Letter 9030: In the sign of Christ.

Ennodius of PaviaIn the sign of Christ|c. 517 AD|Ennodius of Pavia
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From: Ennodius, deacon in Pavia
To: In the sign of Christ [possibly a circular letter or a document heading]
Date: ~518 AD
Context: A letter or document opening with a formal Christian invocation — possibly a pastoral or administrative communication.

In the sign of Christ.

It is the nature of things that even when circumstances conspire against us, the sign under which we live and serve provides the direction we need. I write in that sign and under its authority, trusting that what is done in Christ's name will bear Christ's fruit.

May this message find you well, and may the grace of our Lord attend everything it touches. Farewell.

Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.

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