NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works - Holy Bible Institute

To Hesychius.Letter LXIV. 2230To Hesychius. 2231From the beginning I have had many points in common with your excellency, your loveof letters, everywhere reported by all who have experienced it, and our old friendship withthe admirable Terentius. But since that most excellent man, who is to me all that friendshipcould require, my worthy brother Elpidius, has met me, and told me all your good qualities,(and who more capable than he at once to perceive a man’s virtue and to describe it?) hehas kindled in me such a desire to see you, that I pray that you may one day visit me in myold home, that I may enjoy your good qualities, not merely by hearing of them, but by actualexperience.2230 Of about the same date as the preceding.2231 cf. Letter lxii.482