Letter 21: INNOCE.NTII PAP„E to ACACllIM BEROE.
Pope Innocent I to Acacius, Bishop of Beroea.
Innocent writes to Acacius, the venerable bishop of Beroea in Syria, on a matter relating to the peace of the Eastern churches. The letter belongs to Innocent's extended correspondence concerning the aftermath of the Chrysostom affair and the restoration of communion with the Eastern episcopate. He addresses the conditions under which full communion may be restored and urges Acacius to work for peace and reconciliation in the East.
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Latin / Greek Original
INNOCE.NTII PAP„E 1 AD ACACllIM BEROE.E EPISCOrUM.
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