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For a long time now both of us remained silent regarding each other; but we have not forgotten about your ancient and sincere love for us, but we observe it entirely, and wherever we are sent, we will take it with us as the greatest consolation. Therefore, now, having met those setting off to your nobility, we give you a due greeting and notify you that even if we are removed to the most extreme limits of the universe, we will go there, mentally having you imprinted on our hearts. And since, with such a disposition on our part, it is very pleasant for us not only to write to people we love so much, but also to receive letters from them, then double our joy, most honest Bishop, and, as soon as possible, write to us constantly, notifying us about your health. You know how desirable it is for us to have information about him and what consolation we will gain from it, even living in a foreign land. The paragraphs in the text were arranged by us. – Editorial staff of “ABC of Faith” Probably written in 405. You might be interested in: