Letter 22: (Is for Amphilochius, written at the same time and in consequence of the same trouble as that which we have placed second of the letters to Cæsarius.) As we know gold and stones by their look, so too we may distinguish good men from bad in the same way, and do not need a very long trial. For I should not have needed many words in pleading for my...
Gregory, on behalf of Amphilochius.
As we recognize gold and precious stones at a glance, so too we may distinguish good men from bad without requiring a long trial. I should not have needed many words to commend my most honorable son Amphilochius to Your Magnanimity. I would sooner have expected something strange and unbelievable to happen than that you should refuse a request from me, or that he should fail to be worthy of your patronage.
I commend him to your care. He has been the victim of unjust charges, and he needs the protection that your authority can provide. What you do for him, you do for me.
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