Letter 41

UnknownApollinaris (son of Sidonius)|c. 501 AD|ruricius limoges
From: Ruricius, bishop of Limoges
To: Apollinaris
Date: ~501 AD
Context: A letter driven by the insistent pull of affection, with Ruricius obeying his love for Apollinaris rather than his own sense of modesty.

Bishop Ruricius to his dear Apollinaris — greetings.

The affection of your excellency is a violent force within my heart, compelling me to obey my love for you rather than my own sense of shame.

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

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