Letter 15: I have issued a general order lifting the sentences of exile imposed by Constantius of blessed memory on all those...
To Bishop Aetius 6 [362 Jan Constantinople]
I have remitted their sentence of exile for all in common who were banished in whatever fashion by Constantius of blessed memory, on account of the
folly of the Galilaeans.1 But in your case, I not only remit your exile, but also, since I am mindful of our old acquaintance and intercourse, I invite you to come to me. You will use a public conveyance 2 as far as my headquarters, and one extra horse.
6 See Introduction under Aetius.
1 Julian always scoffed at the disputes of the Arians with the various other sects of the Church.
2 i. e. he was given the privilege of using an official carriage, provided by the state.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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