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event: Severus wrote a letter to Uranius offering an allegorical interpretation of Exodus 29.22, 26. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Zacharias interpreting Ezekiel 11.16-17. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Ammonius answering his question about Exodus 20.25 using allegory. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to the monks of the east lamenting their expulsion from their monasteries and seeking to console them with many scripture reference. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Philoxenus on the interpretation of 1 Corinthians 3.10. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Ammonius discussing the interpretation of Ecclestiastes 1.9-10 and 3.15 and Matthew 24.21. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria answering her questions about the interpretation of John 20.22 and Matthew 12.40. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Thomas of Germanicia discussing heresiarchs and the interpretation of Jude. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter Sergius discussing the exegesis of Matthew 26.29 regarding Jesus not drinking wine until he is in his father's kingdom. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria offering an interpretation of Ecclesiastes 4.17. See factoid page
event: Severus responded to a letter of Caesaria hypatissa answering her questions about Matthew 14.25 and referencing biblical passages dealing with the incarnation. See factoid page
event: Severus responded to a letter of Anastasia the deaconess, answering her questions about difficult passages in the Bible. He used allegory to explain some passages. See factoid page
event: Severus responded to a letter of Caesaria hypatissa answering her questions about Balaam who did not follow God but could accurately prophesy nevertheless and about the passion of Christ. See factoid page
event: Severus responded to a letter of Constantine of Laodicea answering his questions about difficult passages in the bible. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter Sergius answering his question about the risen Jesus appearing to the disciples after a night of fishing. He offers an allegorical and anti-Jewish interpretation. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Archelaus answering his question about John 22 and arguing that the bible does not say that the John would not experience death before the return of Christ. See factoid page
event: Severus responded to a letter of Sergius addressing his questions Matthew 17.2 and other passages of the bible that suggest greater honor being given to some people. See factoid page
event: Severus responded to a letter of Anastasia the deaconess answering her questions about Matthew 24.20 and other passages of the bible that address the end of the world. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Thomas of Germaniciea discussing in detail a late addition in the the Gospel of Matthew indicating that the soldier who pierced the side of Christ did so before Christ had died. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Georgia and her daughter answering their questions about Proverbs 25.1. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Theognostus discussing Isaiah 61.1 See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Dorotheus offering an interpretation of Matthew 13.23. See factoid page
event: Severus sent a letter to Heracliana arguing that the trials of monks on behalf of God's people was foretold by Isaiah 18.7. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Mitraeus interpreting Ezekiel 9.4-6 to indicate that God's judgement should come first on heretical clergy. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Anastasia the deaconess offering an allegorical interpretation of Psalm 127:4. See factoid page
event: Severus wrote a letter to Anastasia the deaconess arguing that Revelation 20.6 does not indicate that there will be more than one resurrection. See factoid page
event: Severus argued that the order of deacons have greater honor than the readers of the church. See factoid page
event: Severus recommended that Elisha sell the complete copy of that Bible that had been owned by John before his death, and use the funds for the care of the poor. See factoid page
event: Severus encourages Georgia to glory in her unmarried state, because time will make her more mature, wise, and intelligent, allowing her to be a greater help, model, and encouragement to her husband. See factoid page
event: Severus encourages Jannia to lead by example, citing the apostle Paul and King David as models. See factoid page
event: Ammonius wrote a letter to Severus asking about the interpretation of Exodus 20.25. See factoid page
event: Caesaria wrote a letter to Severus asking about the interpretation of John 20.22 and Matthew 12.40. See factoid page
event: Caesaria hypatissa wrote a letter to Severus asking questions about Matthew 14.25. See factoid page
event: Caesaria hypatissa wrote a letter to Severus asking questions about Balaam who did not follow God but could accurately prophesy nevertheless and about the passion of Christ. See factoid page
event: Sergius wrote a letter to Severus asking about the risen Jesus appearing to the disciples after a night of fishing. See factoid page
event: Anastasia the deaconess wrote a letter to Severus asking questions about Matthew 24.20 and other passages of the bible that address the end of the world. See factoid page
event: During the investigation of Macedonius II that led to his exile, there was close examination of copies of the Gospel of Matthew showing that someone had falsely added the story of the soldier piercing the side of Christ. See factoid page
event: To convince Misael to remain in his position, Severus cited several scripture passages, as well as an historical anecdote of Anonymous 3057 and Anonymous 3058 who gave up their solitude in order to combat the heresy of Arius. See factoid page
event: In response to Caesarea's desire to leave her marriage to live a sanctified life, Severus encourages her to remain in her marriage, stating that to leave her husband even for pure reasons would be a grave sin, and that great glory is given to God by faithful wives and mothers. See factoid page
event: Severus accused the unorthodox of denying scripture, canon-law, and the authority of the bishops, because they insulted the orthodox bishops of Antioch. See factoid page
event: Ammonius wrote a letter to Severus discussing the interpretation of Ecclestiastes 1.9-10 and 3.15. See factoid page
event: Constantine of Laodicea wrote a letter to Severus asking questions about difficult passages in the bible. See factoid page
event: Archelaus wrote a letter to Severus asking about John 22 and the claim made by some that the apostle John and other disciples would not experience death before the return of Christ. See factoid page
event: Severus encouraged Solon to live a holy and virtuous life, modelling the piety of Jesus andthe martyrs, especially Thecla, so that the legitimacy of his ordination by a bishop outside of the diocese might be confirmed. See factoid page
event: Anastasia the deaconess wrote a letter to Severus asking him to clarify various difficult passages in the Bible. See factoid page
event: Sergius wrote a letter to Severus asking about Matthew 17.2 and other passages of the bible that suggest greater honor being given to some people. See factoid page
event: Hala kept silence except when he prayed the psalms and the liturgy and read scripture without interruption and taught his disciples throughout the night. See factoid page
education: Kashish studied the reading of the Holy Scriptures at the Monastery of John Urtraya in the city of Amida. See factoid page
event: Georgia and her daughter wrote a letter to Severus asking about Proverbs 25.1. See factoid page
education: Tribunus had been taught religion and scripture. See factoid page
event: Abbi wept while reading Bible with covered head and limited light. See factoid page
event: Severus asserts that an oblation delivery is only necessary for those without bishops, making it unnecessary for Misael. Severus appeals to the scriptural story of Elijah and the ravens, asserting that even impious priests can be vessels to deliver the Eucharist. See factoid page