Letter 105

From: Theodoret, Bishop of Cyrrhus To: Eulogius, the Oeconomus [financial administrator of a church] Date: ~440 AD Context: A brief appeal to a church administrator known for defending orthodoxy, asking him to counter the slanders against Theodoret. To Eulogius the Oeconomus, We have heard from many quarters of your piety's efforts on behalf of true religion. It is therefore only right that you should readily support someone being slandered for the same cause, and refute the liars' accusations. You, revered sir, know what I believe and what I teach. No one has ever heard me preach two sons. Bring to bear, I implore you, your characteristic energy in this case as well, and stop the mouths of those who speak evil. In battles like this one must help not only one's friends, but even those who have caused us pain.

Letter 105 Please help support the mission of New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download. Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... To Eulogius the Œconomus. We have heard from many sources of your piety's efforts on behalf of true religion. It is therefore right that you should readily succour one who is calumniated for the same cause, and should refute the reviler's lies. You, O godly Sir, know what I hold, and what I teach, and that no one has ever heard of my preaching two sons. Exert, I implore you, in this case too your divine energy, and stop the mouths of the evil speakers. In conflicts of this kind one must help not only one's friends but even those who have caused us pain.