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And to each individual, and all together, we owe you gratitude - not only we personally, but all the bishops, clergy of different cities and laity persecuted in various ways in the east - for the fact that you, with fatherly love, showed compassion for us, nobly stood up for us and used all the means that depended on you. Therefore, everyone magnifies and extols you, constantly glorifying your exploits. But if people have such glory, then think what reward the man-loving God has in store for you! Do not cease, my most honest and reverent lords, knowing this, to exert care on your part, even if the troublemakers of the churches suffer incurably in their stubborn blindness. The more numerous the obstacles and the greater the difficulties, the higher the reward will be for you. If the one who gives the cup of cold water does not remain without reward for his modest kindness (Matthew 10:42), then think what rewards you will receive, having decided to do and endure so much to pacify the churches, and what reward awaits you for this good deed! The paragraphs in the text were arranged by us. – Editorial staff of “ABC of Faith” Probably to the bishops of Western churches. You might be interested in: