Letter 95: Part of the papal correspondence surrounding the Acacian Schism (484-519), the major breach between Rome and...

It is necessary that we give thought both to the state of the mission entrusted to you and to the absence of your affection, and our concern for these matters does not allow us to let any opportunities for writing pass by. Previously, through the imperial courier who was returning in the service of the patrician Symmachus [Roman senator and father-in-law of Boethius], we directed a letter to your charity, urging that you not fail to inform us about all matters that have been transacted or are being transacted in the ecclesiastical cause — which you ought to do for the relief of our concern. For it is our prayer that almighty God may deign to grant the desired outcome to your labor. Assist the merchant Stephanus, through whom our communications will be delivered to you, with appropriate support wherever circumstances require it, because you will recall that he has always been one of ours.

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