6 surviving letters between John Chrysostom and Olympias the Deaconess, spanning c. 405–405.
“Letters to Olympias The deaconess Olympias to whom seventeen of Chrysostom's extant letters are addressed was the most eminent of his female friends.”
“To My Lady The most reverend and divinely favored deaconess Olympias, I John, Bishop, send greeting in the Lord.”
“To Olympias Do not be anxious on my behalf, nor rack yourself with solicitude, on account of the severity of the winter…”
“To Olympias Having risen from the very gates of death I address this letter to the discreet lady; and I am very glad th…”
“To Olympias Why do you lament?”
“To Olympias Nothing strange or unnatural has befallen your Piety, but only what is quite natural and consonant to reaso…”