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

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Without inscription, on behalf of Elpidius.Without inscription, on behalf of Elpidius.Letter LXXVIII. 2273I have not failed to observe the interest you have shown in our venerable friend Elpidius;<strong>and</strong> how with your usual intelligence you have given the prefect an opportunity of showinghis kindness. What I am now writing to ask you is to make this favour complete <strong>and</strong> suggestto the prefect that he should by a particular order set over our city the man who is full of allpossible care for the public interests. You will therefore have many admirable reasons tourge upon the prefect for his ordering Elpidius to remain at Cæsarea. There is at all eventsno need for you to be taught by me, since you yourself know only too well, what is the positionof affairs, <strong>and</strong> how capable Elpidius in administration.2273 Of the same date.505

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