Desiderius
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Jerome invites two of his old friends at Rome, Desiderius and his sister (or wife) Serenilla, to join him at Bethlehem. It is possible but not probable that this Desiderius is the same with Desiderius of Aquitaine, who afterwards induced Jerome to write against Vigilantius. An interval of seven years separates this letter (of which the date is 3...
To our holy, venerable, and most longed-for brother Desiderius — the desire of my desires — Paulinus and Therasia,...
Gregory to Desiderius of Vienna (Vienne), and Syagrius of Augustodunum (Autun), Bishops of Gaul. A paribus. Having regard to your sincere charity we are well assured that out of love for Peter, the Prince of the apostles, you will devotedly afford your succour to our men; especially since the nature of the case requires you to give assistance ev...
I must ask you directly: do not attempt to recall Pancratius the deacon from the monastic life he has chosen.
My beloved brother, I am pleased to grant you the use of the pallium, as has been the ancient custom for bishops of...
A report has reached me, which I received with such shame that I could not record it without distress, that you have...