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

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To Eulogius, Alex<strong>and</strong>er, <strong>and</strong> Harpocration, bishops of Egypt, in exile.<strong>and</strong> unalterably, so that when his judgment is enquired into, even at a later time, it may bethe more esteemed. This is the man who is acceptable both to God <strong>and</strong> man as one whoguides his words with discretion. 3208 Thus I have addressed your reverence in such termsas are possible in a letter. May the Lord grant that one day we may meet, that so, after arrangingeverything together with you for the government of the Churches, I may with youreceive the reward prepared by the righteous Judge for faithful <strong>and</strong> wise stewards. In themean time be so good as to let me know with what intention you have received the followersof Marcellus, knowing this, that even if you secure everything, so far as you yourselves areconcerned, you ought not to deal with a matter of such importance on your own sole responsibility.It is further necessary that the Westerns, <strong>and</strong> those who are in communionwith them in the East, should concur in the restoration of these men.3208 Ps. cxii. 5.831

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