Letter 115: When I first took charge of the see of Cyrrhus, I brought in practitioners of essential trades from every direction...

Theodoret of CyrrhusApella|c. 440 AD|Theodoret of Cyrrhus
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Letter 115

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To Apella.

When I undertook the direction of the see of Cyrus, I procured for it from all directions men who practised necessary arts, and besides this induced skilful physicians to live there. Of these one is the reverend presbyter Peter, who practises his profession with wisdom, and adorns it by his character. On my departure, several have left the city and Peter also has determined to leave. Under these circumstances I beseech your excellency to give him your kind care. He is well able to attend the sick and to wage war against their ailments.

Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.

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