Letter 200 (375)
THE FATHERS SPEAK
BASIL TO AMPHILOCHlOS, BISHOP OF ICONJUM,
LETTER 200 (375)
... Remember the blessed Martyr Eupsychios and do not wait for a reminder; do not arrive on the very day of the celebration, but rather come in advance; give us this joy, we are stilI on earth, and in the meantime be strong in the Lord, pray for us, and may you be preserved unto us and unto the Churches of God, by the grace of the Holy One.
BASIL TO AMPHILOCHIOS, BISHOP OF ICONIUM,
LETTER 202 (375)
I appreciate very much the opportunity to meet Your Grace, especially for the occasion that brings us togetht:r.
But my past illness has left traces which do not permit me the slightest traveling, even by coach, to the shrines of the Holy Martyrs [n): !lap-wp(cx]. Almost the same illness did return, and you will have to excuse my absence. If things can be postponed a few days, I will be with you and share your concerns. But if it is urgent, handle the matter at hand,
God helping; and count me as one of your members, as if I had really attended the meetings. Be in good health and good spirits, and may you be preserved unto the Churches of God, by the grace of the Holy One.