Theodoret of Cyrrhus→Anatolius, Constantinopolitan|c. 440 AD|theodoret cyrrhus
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To Anatolius the Patrician.
The most holy lord Archbishop Domnus has arranged for the devout bishops to travel to the imperial city, to bring a complete refutation of the false accusations made against all of us. At this moment we stand in particular need of the assistance of your Magnificence, since the Lord of all has endowed you with the gifts of pure faith, of ardent zeal in its defense, of clear judgment and the capacity to carry out wise counsel — and with the power to do so.
I ask you, therefore, to defend the cause of those who have been wronged, to stand against the lies, and to champion the apostolic teaching that is now under attack. Without doubt the Master and Guide of the churches will bless your efforts, will scatter the lowering clouds, and will give the children of the faith the clear sky they so intensely long for. Even if he permits the storm to prevail for a time, your Greatness will receive your perfect reward — and we will bow our heads before the tempest, ready to live with cheerfulness wherever it may drive us, and waiting for the judgment of God and his true and righteous verdict.
Letter 92
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To Anatolius the Patrician.
The very holy lord archbishop Domnus has arranged for the most pious bishops to repair to the imperial city, with a view to the complete refutation of the false accusation made against us all. At this time we stand in special need of the aid of your magnificence, since the Lord of all has endowed you with the gifts of pure faith, of warm zeal in its behalf, of intelligence and capacity, and power withal to carry out your prudent counsels. I beg you therefore to defend the cause of the wronged, to contend against lies, and champion the apostolic teaching now assailed. Without doubt the master and guide of the churches will bless your endeavour, will scatter the lowering cloud, and bless the nurslings of the faith with clear sky. Even should He permit the tempest to prevail, your greatness will reap your perfect reward, and we shall bow our heads before the storm, ready to live with cheerfulness wheresoever it may drive us, and waiting the judgment of God and his true and righteous sentence.
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To Anatolius the Patrician.
The most holy lord Archbishop Domnus has arranged for the devout bishops to travel to the imperial city, to bring a complete refutation of the false accusations made against all of us. At this moment we stand in particular need of the assistance of your Magnificence, since the Lord of all has endowed you with the gifts of pure faith, of ardent zeal in its defense, of clear judgment and the capacity to carry out wise counsel — and with the power to do so.
I ask you, therefore, to defend the cause of those who have been wronged, to stand against the lies, and to champion the apostolic teaching that is now under attack. Without doubt the Master and Guide of the churches will bless your efforts, will scatter the lowering clouds, and will give the children of the faith the clear sky they so intensely long for. Even if he permits the storm to prevail for a time, your Greatness will receive your perfect reward — and we will bow our heads before the tempest, ready to live with cheerfulness wherever it may drive us, and waiting for the judgment of God and his true and righteous verdict.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.