Elpidius, bishop and correspondent of John Chrysostom & John Chrysostom

Chrysostom explains why Cucusus limits correspondence and asks Elpidius for news of his health.

Chrysostom praises Elpidius as a watchful pilot and reports peace and health at Cucusus.

Chrysostom explains that raids, illness, and forced movement caused his silence to Elpidius.

Chrysostom tells Elpidius that illness and isolation caused silence of the tongue but not of the mind.

Chrysostom tells Elpidius that love writes in the mind even when letters are few.

Chrysostom asks Elpidius to receive Libanius warmly and sends greetings to his clergy.