52. К Маркиану и Маркеллину 40

In your philosophical and sublime way of thinking, in your constant and unyielding mood, you will find sufficient reinforcement for yourself amid the sorrows that you, as can be seen from your letter, are experiencing. In fact, just as even silence and the most favorable course of circumstances cannot bring much benefit to a lethargic and dissolute person, so no cruel storm will ever shake a firm, established and ready husband; on the contrary, it will make him even more glorious. This is already the natural property of trials: for those who endure them courageously, they bring great rewards and brilliant crowns. Knowing this and drawing from this sufficient consolation in the midst of disasters, do not be embarrassed, my most honest and noble gentlemen, and do not stop writing to us constantly. We would like to see you in person and hug you, but since this is not yet possible due to various obstacles, do not make it difficult to constantly write to us and notify us about your health. You know how much pleasure you give us with this and how much it makes us happy. The paragraphs in the text were arranged by us. – Editorial staff of “ABC of Faith” From Kukuz, probably in 404. You might be interested in: