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

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To Eustathius, bishop of Himmeria.To Eustathius, bishop of Himmeria. 2602Letter CLXXXIV. 2601Orphanhood is, I know, very dismal, <strong>and</strong> entails a great deal of work, because it deprivesus of those who are set over us. Whence I conclude that you do not write to me, becauseyou are depressed at what has happened to you, <strong>and</strong> at the same time are now very muchoccupied in visiting the folds of Christ, because they are attacked on every side by foes. Butevery grief finds consolation in communication with sympathising friends. Do then, I begyou, as often as you can, write to me. You will both refresh yourself by speaking to me, <strong>and</strong>you will comfort me by letting me hear from you. I shall endeavour to do the same to you,as often as my work lets me. Pray yourself, <strong>and</strong> entreat all the brotherhood earnestly toimportune the Lord, to grant us one day release from the present distress.2601 Placed in 374.2602 Nothing more is known of this Eustathius. Himmeria is in Osrhoene.645

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