Roman Letters

Letter 38: Theodoret to Firmus, Bishop of Caesarea.

Theodoret of Cyrrhus→Firmus|c. 440 AD|Theodoret of Cyrrhus|Human translated
grief death
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Theodoret to Firmus, Bishop of Caesarea.

I had heard of Your Holiness's virtues long before this letter, and the reports filled me with admiration. Now that I have the pleasure of addressing you directly, I wish to express both my esteem and my earnest hope for your continued health and prosperity.

The churches of the East are passing through a season of great trial. Those who should defend the apostolic faith are harassed by enemies both within and without. In such times, the steadfastness of leaders like yourself is a beacon to us all.

I commend to your care and prayers the interests of our common faith, and I ask that you remember us before the Lord, who alone can calm the waves that threaten to overwhelm us.

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  1. 2026-05-27v2.2.34-import

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