SPEAR Factoids about Letters

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event: Severus wrote a letter to Ammonius discussing good, evil, the law, and free will. See factoid page


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 Nicias on the subject of receiving heretical clergy who have repented and seek communion. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Alypius on the subject of him unlawfully dismissing his wife. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria Hypatissa explaining a woman should not take the eucharist following sex or during menstruation. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to the presbyters of Alexandria defending his communion with the Christians of Isauria despite his stance of moderation with regard to the Henotikon. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Maron on the subject Christology: the meaning of the terms "nature," "hypostasis," "essence," etc. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Isidore discussing the Trinity and opposition to heresy. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to John and John discussing Christology. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Andrew on the subject of . See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Maron on the incarnation. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Charisius about the Council of Chalcedon and the failure of those in power to choose sides, seeking instead to please both sides. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Philip discussing sin, repentance, and the monastic life. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to John. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Zacharias of Peleusium on the subject of avoiding communion with heretics. 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 Simus discussing the creation of human bodies and souls. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to John of Bostra in which he discussed sacrifices and circumcision and argued that Christ abolished the letter of the law while the spirit of the law remains. See factoid page


event: Severus responded to a letter of Eupraxius answering a series of nine questions about the incarnation, the Trinity, the crucifixion, circumcision, and aspects of Christian ethics. See factoid page


event: Severus replied to a letter of John on the subject of not communing with heretics. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Cosmas on the subject of forgiving those who involuntarily commune with heretic provided they confess their sin. 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 Dioscorus I refusing to assent to a proposal of the latter. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to John Canopites on the subject of being careful about whom one communes with. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Maron on the union of natures in Christ. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Maron perfection existing only in God. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Andrew concerning the holy virgins, free women, and the death of Zosimus. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Ammantius expressing his refusal to receive Epiphanius of Tyre into communion even if he repented. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Isaac the Scholastic about Christology and the relationship between the theology of the councils of Nicaea, Constantinople (381), and Chalcedon. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Dionysios on the subject of avoiding communion with heretics. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Oecumenius arguing against the use of summaries of arguments, preferring instead a reliance on a full discourse. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to John of Bostra discussing the last days and why it has been so long since the resurrection. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Eugenia on the benefits of overcoming the passions. 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 Caesaria discussing Judas and what happens when people take the eucharist in an unworthy way. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Procla arguing that there was equality of honor between men and women in the garden of Eden but was lost after the fall because sin entered through Eve. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Solon disucssing episcopal authority and canon law. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Musonius discussing the need to be moderate regarding names included in the diptychs. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Hippocrates the Scholastic discussing his refusal to commune with anyone who will not anathematize the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Simus discussing the Trinity. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Eusebius discussing the terms "essence" and "hypostasis." See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Hippocrates discussing the need for moderation regarding the names listed in diptychs. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to the monks of Mor Bassus explaining why he takes a more relaxed attitude to commemorating the names of Chalcedonians as a bishop than he did as a monk. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Conon on the origin of human sinfulness. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Archelaus discussing passages of the bible that seem to suggest angels have bodies and explaining how that is not the case. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria explaining the meaning of the priest lifting the veil covering the eucharist during the liturgy. 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 to Eleusinius on the subject of the ordination and theology of John of Cappadocia. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Solon addressing a dispute involving Callistus that resulted in his deposition as deacon. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Nicias discussing the impiety of ordination by Nestorian bishops. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Hippocrates in which he emphasized his committment to maintaining communion between Antioch and Alexandria. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Theophanes discussing the need to be moderate regarding names included in the diptychs. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Elisha about the death of John, financial support for persecuted non-Chalcedonians, and his work against John the Grammarian. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Oecumenius on the natures of Christ. 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 sent a letter to Neon about why Eutyches was anathematized at the Council of Chalcedon even though he was accepted at the Council of Ephesus. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Theophanes about remaining true to the teaching of the Fathers of the Church. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Dioscorus I discussing grounds for communion, namely the anathematizing of the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Simeon in which he urged him to remain as head of his monastery and not withdraw to live as an anchorite. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Solon arguing that the blessings of heaven are spiritual and not physical; eating, drinking, etc. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Dioscorus on the subject of receiving Chalcedonians who sought communion with non-Chalcedonians. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria offering an interpretation of Ecclesiastes 4.17. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Isidore arguing that when God or angels speak they do not do so by means of physical tongues and lips. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria discussing heaven, hell, and the rites of almsgiving and the eucharist performed on behalf of the dead. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to the monks of Mar Isaac discussing the abomination of desolation and the antichrist. See factoid page


event: Severus responded to a letter of Sergius answering his questions about Enoch and Elijah. He argued that they were still alive but had not yet experienced immortality. 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 sent a letter to Oecumenius discussing the unity of Christ's nature without the confusion of the human and divine elements in him. He also insisted on anathematizing those who do confuse the natures. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Soteric discussing the investigation of and efforts to depose Macedonius II. See factoid page


event: Severus responded to a letter of Scholasticus discussing the blessings of God being taken from the Jews and given to the Christians. See factoid page


event: Severus responded to a letter of Caesaria hypatissa answer her question about apokatastasis and indicating that he believed the blessings of heaven and the torments of hell both to be eternal. See factoid page


event: Severus of Antioch sent a letter to John and John on how to interact with heretics seeking repentance and how to decide with whom one may commune. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Ammian and Epagathus on the following subjects: the name of Ammian's newborn son, Ammian's request that the eucharistic elements be sent to him, and Severus's refusal because the sacrament is not dependent upon the standing of the clergy who administers it. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to John of Tella, Philoxenus of Doliche, and Thomas of Dara on the subject of receiving into communion those baptized in another confession. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to the monastery at Tagai stating that re-baptism and re-anointing are not required of those who repent of their Chalcedonianism. 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 wrote a letter to Sergius and Marion on the subject of converts form Chalcedonianism doing penance but not being re-baptized or re-anointed and the subject of needing more ordained clergy. See factoid page


event: Severus responded to a letter of Caesaria hypatissa answering her questions about the circumcision of Jesus and what happened to his foreskin. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Anastasius arguing that the validity of sacraments is not based on the morality of the clergy. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Nonnus on the disobedience of Pelagius. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Dionysius disagreeing with his decision to commune with Indacus. He urged Dionysius to bring Indacus to repentance. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Probus discussing the seven days of creation and the judgment of Christ in the apocalypse. 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 Theodore of Olba on the subject of Anonymous 3783 who took communion and later said he did not know whether he had ever been baptized. 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 wrote a letter to Antioch in an attempt to administer his see while in exile. He discussed apsotasy and perseverance in the face of persecution as well as repentance for those truly seeking it. 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 wrote a letter to Stephen on the subject of reading the lives of saints. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Theotecnus on the subject of receiving clergy who repented after holding heretical views. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter arguing against rebaptism and reanointing for those converting from Chalcedonianism. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to the Fathers on the subject of baptism and ordination. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter attempting to administer his see while in exile. He discussed being forced to commune with heretics and perseverance in the face of persecution. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to John the scholastic in which he answered questions posed by another. The questions dealt with repentance for refusing to submit to monastic discipline and repentance for self-castration in one's youth. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Eustace on the subject of troubling thoughts and a legal dispute over an inheritance. 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 Dionysius on the subject of the repentance of Mark and whether he should become an archimandrite. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3063-9, 3064-1. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3063-9, 3064-1. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to John and John in which he praises the recipients and discusses receiving the repentant into communion, natural disasters, and Nestorians. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 519-520 Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymi 3753 about the attempts of Gregory and Isaiah to falsely claim episcopal status. He refuted their claims with references to scripture, canon law, and the lifestyles of these men. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to the monastery of Isaac on the subject of receiving the repentant. 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 Stephen promoting the ordination of the kinsman of Marinus and discussing the monk John. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Proclus and Eusebuna on the subject of how to readmit the lapsed cleric Cyrus. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 519-520 Severus of Antioch sent a letter to John and John on the subjects of whether or not non-Chalcedonian exiles in Egypt should take communion; and the question of what to do about Epimachus , a devout man ordained to the clergy but who had entered into a second marriage; and questions about the ordination of deacons and deaconesses in monasteries. 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 sent a letter to Isidore discussing the the trinity and Christology. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Victor discussing the impassibility of immortality of the body of Chist consumed in the eucharist. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Entrechius discussing Christology and the Incarnation. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 519-525 Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Anonymous 3751 addressing his request to intervene in various interpersonal disputes. Severus emphasized proper order in judicial matters, especially the need for multiple witnesses. See factoid page


event: Sometime after his episcopacy Severus wrote a letter to Anonymous 3750 on the subject of the persecution of non-Chalcedonians and the commemoration of faithful non-Chalcedonians no longer living. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Eleusinius discussing Christ's existence before the Incarnation. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to John, John, and Theodore refuting the Codicils of the Alexandrine, affirming the resurrection of a physical body, and discussing the descent of Christ into sheol. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Peter hoping to correct the bishop's views of ordinations that occur at the hands of those outside a particular diocese. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Oecumenius discussing the unity of Christ's nature without the confusion of the human and divine elements in him. He also insisted on anathematizing those who do confuse the natures. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter arguing that scriptural references to physical attributes do not indicate that God has a body. Rather they refer to divine powers. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Victor discussing the gentle correction of error. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Zenobius discussing wisdom, virtue, and sin. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Dorotheus offering an interpretation of Matthew 13.23. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria hypatissa in which he offered a defense of flight in the face of persecution by drawing on many biblical stories. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria discussing the freedom of a Christian to associate with people who worship idols. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Peter, Ammonius, and Olympiodorus discussing Peter's ordination as bishop of Alexandria. See factoid page


event: Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymous 3721 on the subject of marriage and divorce. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Soteric discussing the need to be moderate regarding names included in the diptychs. He defends himself against those who think that some names should be removed. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Thomas the Syncellus on Christology and his reasons for rejecting the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Sergius about the exoneration of Eutyches at the Second Council of Ephesus. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to non-Chalcedonian Christians in the city of Tyre about why Eutyches is anathematized even though he was received by Dioscorus. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Thomas discussing the union of humanity and divinity in Christ. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Urban discussing the need to be moderate regarding names included in the diptychs. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Phocas and Eupraxius discussing the humility of Christians and the incarnation of Christ. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Ammonius on the necessity of affirming correct theology but also anathematizing incorrect theology. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria explaining why blasphemy against the Son can be forgiven while blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter discussing ordination and orthodoxy. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Victor in which he discusses a passage of the book of Job and its implications for the doctrine of the trinity. 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 Eupraxius arguing that God both light and darkness, against those who argue that God created light and another created darkness. See factoid page


event: Severus sent identical letters to the monasteries of the virgins of Christ offering encouragement for them to remain in the true faith. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Conon about the marriage of Conon's daughter. He merely recommended that she be given in marriage to someone of orthodox faith. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria Hypatissa discussing liturgical traditions in different regions. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Isidore on the subject Christology. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to John, John, and Theodore discussing the Trinity. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to the clergy, magistrates, and people of Emesa about a brother who refused to repent after he insisted that Christ, after the resurrection, had no flesh. Severus urged forgiveness. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria Hypatissa discussing a hagiographic story about Nisthora predicting that an emperor would not have a son while the Council of Chalcedon remained in force. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Solon concerning his ordination, piety, and relationship to unorthodox bishops. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Eupraxius arguing that God uses evil to correct the behavior of his people. 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 Theodore urging him to keep his monastic vows. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Eleusinius discussing Christology. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Jonathan, Samuel, and John discussing Christology and the Trinity. This letter was to be circulated among the Christians of Anbar and Hirtha dNumʿn. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Thomas discussing the union of natures in Christ. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Thomas discussing purity and fasting. The identification of this Thomas is not clear. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Eleusinius discussing Christology. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Theodore cautioning him against entering the monastic life unless his wife also agreed to do the same. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Antoninus in which he affirmed the real, physical birth of Jesus during which Mary felt pain. 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 wrote a letter to Caesaria Hypatissa discussing the fall of Adam into sin and sex. See factoid page


event: Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch answered a letter from the wife of Calliopius on the subjects of Christology and the women teaching theology; namely that they should learn theology and teach other women but not men. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Dionysius on the subject of the repentance of Mark and whether he should become an archimandrite. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3063-10, 3064-1. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3063-10, 3064-1. See factoid page


event: Betwen 521 and 531,Severus wrote a letter to Simeon the Presbyter about those who gave up the lifestyle of Simeon the Stylite. See factoid page


event: Athanasius wrote a letter indicating he accepted the Henotikon without specifically anathematizing the Council of Chalcedon or Leo's Tome. See factoid page


event: Theodora sent a letter to Stephen, inviting the monks to stay with her at court. See factoid page


event: Anonymous 3778 wrote a letter to John disclosing false theology. See factoid page


event: Musonius sent a letter to Longinus seeking illicity gain. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3026-11, 3050-11. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3026-11, 3050-11. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Eucharius about the trial of Firminus. See factoid page


event: Musonius sent a letter to Longinus seeking illicit gain. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3026-11, 3050-11. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3026-11, 3050-11. See factoid page


event: Basil wrote a letter to Severus about uncanonical ordinations. See factoid page


event: In 515, Severus and the bishops gathered in Antioch wrote a letter to the bishops under the metropolis of Apamea about their embrace of heresy and mistreatment of the orthodox. See factoid page


event: John wrote a letter indicating he accepted the Henotikon without specifically anathematizing the Council of Chalcedon or Leo's Tome. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Entrechius about the appointment of Anonymous 3064 in Rhosus. See factoid page


event: Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymi 3726 on the subject of Musonius, especially his greed, pride, and disruptive behavior. See factoid page


event: In 516 or 517, Severus wrote a letter to Solon the bishop of Seleucia in Isauria about the controversy between Musonius and Paul. See factoid page


event: John wrote a letter to Dioscorus and Chaeremon See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Castor about dissensions between readers and sub-deacons in his church. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Antoninus bishop of Berrhoea about forms of worship, Church property, and treatment of the Jews. See factoid page


event: Between 519 and 538, Severus sent a letter to Georgia, daughter of Anastasia expressing the merits of coming to marriage as an adult. See factoid page


event: John and John wrote a letter to Severus about Ascalon. See factoid page


event: Anthimus sent letters to Severus and Theodosius who sent synodical letters to him as well. They agreed to a union in opposition to the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 513 and 518 , Severus sent a letter to Philoxenus of Mabbug detailing his request to Philoxenus , of Doliche that Romulus , be granted permission to conduct prayers in Antioch . See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Aurelius about showing a kind disposition to sin, and how to handle cases of self-mutilation. See factoid page


event: the Fathers wrote a letter to Severus about Marinus having trouble with the clergy in Beirut. See factoid page


event: John and John wrote a letter to Severus in which they discussed receiving the repentant into communion, natural disasters, and Nestorians. See factoid page


event: Theodore sent letters to Cosmas. See factoid page


event: Anonymi 3126 sent a letter to Severus of Antioch. See factoid page


event: Anonymi 3038 wrote to Severus about the readers and and singers claiming more authority than them. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Antoninus carried by John the scholastic. See factoid page


event: Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Eutychian the governor of Apamea urging him not to join in worship with Anonymous 3740 because he had been lawfully deprived of his priestly office. See factoid page


event: Theophilus of Alexandria wrote a letter to Flavian of Antioch urging his to accept clergy ordained by his opponents during the Melitian Schism without the need for re-baptism or re-anointing. He cites the case of Anastasius in Rome and the case of Auxentius and Ambrose in Milan. See factoid page


event: Severus sent a letter to Jannia concerning her leadership as archimandritess. See factoid page


event: John bar Aphthonia sent a letter to Andrew. See factoid page


event: Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Victor on the subject of the monk John and his lust for money. See factoid page


event: Severus also wrote to Cassian, advocating the view that Thomas's mutilation was medicinal. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus sent a letter to Cassian concerning the treatment of a man whose genitals had been cut off. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to the devout monks of the blessed Lord Isaac about a legal dispute they were involved in, and a candidate for bishop among the brothers. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote to Antoninus bishop of Berrhoea about the treatment of Jews. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Misael defending his ordination practices. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Misael, thanking him for his generosity and urging him not to become a solitary. See factoid page


event: In his letters to Severus and his uncle Hypatius, Antoninus showed wisdom in his handling the presumptuous deeds of the Jews, who are beyond all forgiveness. See factoid page


event: The brother and sister of Peter wrote letters encouraging him to visit them and be a comfor to them. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 519 and 538 Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Proclus discussing the difficulties of being a bishop with a wife and child. He encouraged Proclus that his situation was not unique and urged him to call his wayward daughter to repentance. See factoid page


event: Ephraim appealed to the king and queen, revealing that John was causing division by ordaining priests around the empire.Theodora, convinced that John had been laying sick in the palace, dismissed the charges. See factoid page


event: Nicias wrote a letter to Severus informing him that Gennadius doubted that heretical clergy who have repented could be received. See factoid page


event: Caesaria Hypatissa wrote a letter to Severus asking about whether or not a woman should take the eucharist following sex or during menstruation. See factoid page


event: The presbyters of Alexandria wrote a letter to Severus criticizing him for being in communion with rigorous anti-Chalcedonians in Isauria. See factoid page


event: Isidore sent a letter to Severus. See factoid page


event: John and John sent a letter to Severus discussing Christology. See factoid page


event: Severus received a letter from Andrew. See factoid page


event: John wrote a letter to Severus denouncing Timothy. See factoid page


event: Ammonius wrote a letter to Severus asking about the interpretation of Exodus 20.25. See factoid page


event: John wrote a letter to Severus commending his wife to Severus and discussing his refusal to commune with heretics. See factoid page


event: Dioscorus I wrote a letter to Severus. See factoid page


event: Isaac the Scholastic sent a letter to Severus about Christology. See factoid page


event: Eusebius sent a letter to Severus criticizing his use of the terms "essence" and "hypostasis." 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: Eleusinius wrote a letter to Severus about a trial of some presbyters. See factoid page


event: Solon sent a letter to Severus addressing a dispute involving Callistus that resulted in his deposition as deacon.. See factoid page


event: Basil carried a letter from Solon to Severus introducing Epiphanius and Symbatius. See factoid page


event: Dioscorus wrote a letter to Severus indicating that he had received into communion Castor See factoid page


event: Sergius wrote a letter to Severus asking about Enoch and Elijah being caught up into heaven and whether or not they died. See factoid page


event: Caesaria hypatissa wrote a letter to Severus asking questions about Matthew 14.25. See factoid page


event: Oecumenius sent a letter to Severus discussing Christology and expressing doubts about non-Chalcedonian Christology. See factoid page


event: Caesaria hypatissa wrote a letter to Severus asking whether or not he held to the doctrine of apokatastasis. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 519-520 Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymi 3732 on the subject of the deposition of clergy and how those deposed by a local synod may appeal to a higher authority and be reinstated but only with agreement of the bishops who originally condemned him. Moreover, they may not exercise their priestly duties while appeal is pending. See factoid page


event: John and John sent a letter to Severus of Antioch discussing the persecution of non-Chalcedonians in the East, and on the ordination of those who originally received ordination from heretics but wish to join the non-Chalcedonians. See factoid page


event: John of Tella, Philoxenus of Doliche, and Thomas of Dara wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of receiving into communion those baptized in another confession. 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 and Marion wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of what rites to perform when receiving converts form Chalcedonianism. See factoid page


event: Caesaria hypatissa wrote a letter to Severus asking questions about the circumcision of Jesus and what happened to his foreskin. 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: Theodore of Olba wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of Anonymous 3783 who took communion and later said he did not know whether he had ever been baptized. See factoid page


event: Stephen sent a letter to Severus requesting a historical treatment of the life of Simeon the Stylite. The letter was carried by Sergius. See factoid page


event: John the scholastic wrote a letter to Severus in which he sought answers to questions someone else had asked him. The questions dealt with repentance for refusing to submit to monastic discipline and repentance for self-castration in one's youth. See factoid page


event: Eustace wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of troubling thoughts and a legal dispute over an inheritance. 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: Basil wrote a letter to Urbicius on the subject of refraining from communion with heretics. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3018-6, 3064-2. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3018-6, 3064-2. See factoid page


event: Proclus and Eusebuna wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of how to readmit the lapsed cleric Cyrus. See factoid page


event: Isidore sent a letter to Severus asking about trinity and Christology. See factoid page


event: Victor sent a letter to Severus discussing the impassibility of immortality of the body of Chist consumed in the eucharist. See factoid page


event: Thomas the Syncellus sent a letter to Severus seeking answers to a series of questions about Christology. See factoid page


event: Sergius sent a letter to Severus about the exoneration of Eutyches by Dioscorus at the Second Council of Ephesus. See factoid page


event: Ammonius wrote a letter to Severus defending Peter Mongus. See factoid page


event: John wrote a letter to Severus about the marriage of Conon's daughter. See factoid page


event: Caesaria Hypatissa wrote a letter to Severus. See factoid page


event: Eleusinius sent a letter to Severus discussing Christology. See factoid page


event: Eleusinius sent a letter to Severus discussing Christology. See factoid page


event: Between 519 to 535, Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria concerning falsified letters and the good of Christian marriage. See factoid page


event: Menas and Isidore wrote a letter to Severus reporting that Epiphanius excommunicated Anonymi 3034 when they would not commune with him. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Stephen, bishop of Tripoli about a presbyter Stephen who came to Tripoli without a dismissory letter from his original diocese. See factoid page


event: Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymous 3738 requesting that the monk Nonnus appear in Antioch to face charges of misappropriating church funds. See factoid page


event: In 515, Severus wrote a letter to the Master of the Offices about the sins of the unorthodox bishops. See factoid page


event: Between 514 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Cosmas and Polyeuctus, and Zeno about a conflict in diocesian jurisdiction. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 515-18 Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to the magister militum Hypatius about the case of Julian who petitioned Hypatius to overturn the ruling of an ecclesiastical court that found him guilt of using church property for personal benefit. See factoid page


event: Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to the clergy of Antaradus regarding a difficult set of circumstance surrounding their efforts to have a bishop ordained for their city and the case of Leontius, a deacon who had been disciplined because of his sin but was unrepentant and indeed sought to become head deacon. See factoid page


event: Rufinus, who had brought a letter from the Master of Offices to Severus summoning him to Heraclea, was unable to bring back the response because of a disease of the eyes. See factoid page


event: The enslaved person Leontius brought the message from Severus to the Master of Offices in Constantinople. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 516, Severus wrote a letter to Musonius and Alexander concerning the orthodoxy of Eastern bishops and the evil of poetry. See factoid page


event: Severus asked that his letter be read to Zoninus, Irenaeus, Zenobius, and Eubulus. See factoid page


event: Severus and the bishops of the East had drawn up a synodal letter to John the archbishop of Alexandria, affirming orthodoxy and condemning the council of Chalcedon, the teachings of Nestorius, and the Tome of Leo. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 519 and 525 Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Didymus on the subject of a barbarian incursion and the persecution of the non-Chalcedonians. See factoid page


event: Between 514 and 518, Severus sent a letter to Antoninus the bishop of Berrhoea about corrupt bishops and the legitimacy of some ordinations. See factoid page


event: Between 514 and 518, Severus wrote to Theotecnus the Chief Physician about the bishops of Constantinople affirming the teachings of the council of Chalcedon. See factoid page


event: Between 514 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Solon, bishop of Seleucia in Isauria about conflicts over bishops in his diocese. See factoid page


event: Sometime after the end of his episcopacy Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Thecla discussing her devoutness and answering questions she had posed to Stephen about deacons baptizing in extraordinary situations and whether or not to baptize someone unable to make a profession of faith. See factoid page


event: Severus was compelled to write because of the constant evil things being done in Isauria. See factoid page


event: Simus wrote a letter to Severus discussing the creation of human bodies and souls. 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: Timothy II, Paul of Ephesus, Peter of Antioch, and Anastasius of Jerusalem co-authored an encyclical letter condemning heresy. See factoid page


event: Severus of Antioch and Anonymi 3729 exchanged letters on questions of whether or not there would be sufficient ordained clergy to adminster the Lord's Supper and baptism to the women. Severus of Antioch states that deaconnesses may administer baptism to women and male presbyters or deacons may administer the Lord's Supper. See factoid page


event: Someone circulated a letter falsely attributed to Severus that indicated he held to the doctrine of apokatastasis. 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: Anonymous 3721 sent a letter to Severus of Antioch on the subject of marriage and divorce. See factoid page


event: Urban wrote a letter to Severus. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Ammonius about his lack of agreement wiht the decision to add Peter Mongus to the dyptichs in Alexandria. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to archimandrite of the monastery of Bassus about a controversy surrounding a corrupt bishop of Apamea. See factoid page


event: A letter intended for Antoninus had been misaddressed to Severus. See factoid page


event: Severus had corresponded with the Master of Offices in Constantinople through Leontius about the illegitimacy of corrupt bishops. See factoid page


event: Anonymous 3042 sent a letter to Severus. See factoid page


event: Severus had not yet received a letter concerning a contentious ordination in Chalcis, a matter of concern for Antoninus. See factoid page


event: Severus had written to Dionysius of Tarsus concerning the veneration of Nestorius in that area. See factoid page


event: Severus admitted to the archimandrite that he never had confidence in Cosmas, or had previous knowledge of him, but that the religious presbyter Theodore had knowwn and written to him. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Entrechius bishop of Anazarba about accusations against an heretical bishop. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Archaelaus concerning the invalidity of heretics who adminsister bans. See factoid page


event: Philip wrote a letter to Severus discussing a monk who received ordination by due to his sin early in life tried to reject his ordination. See factoid page


event: Isidore sent a letter to Theodosius on the subject of Eusebius oppressing his congregation in order to build a lavish church building. See factoid page


event: Eupraxius sent a letter to Severus asking a series of nine questions about the incarnation, the Trinity, the crucifixion, circumcision, and aspects of Christian ethics. See factoid page


event: Hippocrates wrote a letter to Severus discussing communion between the churches of Antioch, Alexandria, and Caesarea. See factoid page


event: Elisha wrote a letter to Severus about financial assistance for him in exile and requesting his work against John the Grammarian. See factoid page


event: Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Caesaria on the subject of interaction with heretics. 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: Theotecnus wrote a letter to Severus seeking advice regarding the decision to receive the presbyter Mark after he repented of heresy. See factoid page


event: Marinus wrote a letter to Severus asking him to promote his kinsman as a clergyman in Apamea. See factoid page


event: Peter sent a letter to Severus accusing him with performing invalid ordinations. See factoid page


event: Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymi 3722 on the subject of his ordination, the legitimacy of his administration of the sacraments, and the issue of re-ordination. See factoid page


event: Solon sent a letter to Severus of Antioch asking about the conditions for entering into communion with another person. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 519 and 525 Severus of Antioch anwered a letter he received from Photius and Andrew on the subject of receiving clergy from Nestorian and Diphysite groups who renounce their heresy and make a right confession and on whether or not catechumens, the demon possed, and penitents should be present for the Lord's Supper. Severus of Antioch states that after a period of repentance they should be received into the same rank without re-baptism or re-ordination. See factoid page


event: Sometime after his removal from episcopal office Severus of Antioch exchanged letters with John and John on the subject of two bishops involved in a dispute over who had precedence. See factoid page


event: Sometime in the early 520s Severus of Antioch sent a letter to John and John on the subjects of Christian slaves sold by Jewish owners, fellowship with clergy who accept non-Chalcedonian theology but remain in communion with Chalcedonians, and the persecution of non-Chalcedonians. See factoid page


event: Andrew sent a letter to Severus asking about whether it is lawful to venerate the remains of martyrs when they are held in the churches of heretics and informing him of the death of Zosimus. See factoid page


event: Caesaria sent a letter to Severus of Antioch on the subject of interaction with heretics. See factoid page


event: Sometime after his episcopacy Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Isidora about the death of her fellow nun Anonymous 3759; her decision not to leave her monastery to see Anonymous 3759 before her death, and questions about where she should be buried. See factoid page


event: Severus received a letter from the monastery of ʿAkiba seeking his support in the matter of John, a monk of that monastery who was absent without permission. They feared that he would be ordained without their consent. See factoid page


event: Georgia and her daughter wrote a letter to Severus asking about Proverbs 25.1. See factoid page


event: Peter sent a letter to Thomas accusing Severus of performing invalid ordinations. See factoid page


event: A messenger came bearing a letter for Maria about the death of Mary. See factoid page


event: John sent a letter to Severus offering him refuge from the turbulance of his see in Egypt. See factoid page


event: Basil wrote a letter to Urbicius on the subject of refraining from communion with heretics. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3018-6, 3064-2. The following factoids deal with the same event: 3018-6, 3064-2. See factoid page


event: Between 515 and 517, Severus wrote a letter to Solon, bishop of Seleucia in Isauria concerning the absence of Paul of Olba's absence. See factoid page


event: Dionysius of Alexandria wrote a letter to Dionysius and Stephen arguing that all Trinitarian baptisms were valid, even if performed by heretics. See factoid page


event: Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Abba on the subject of marriage and divorce. See factoid page


event: In 511 This regularized date was calculated by the SPEAR editor from a non-calendrical dating system such as regnal years, etc. After his accession as bishop , Timothy wrote a synodical letter that he sent to John and others in which he did not anathematize the Council of Chalcedon. This regularized date was calculated by the SPEAR editor from a non-calendrical dating system such as regnal years, etc. See factoid page


event: Severus was aware of many letters written by Peter to himself and to the presbyter Thomas, wherein Peter accused Severus and others of breaking canon-law and tradition by allowing for ordinations outside of the diocese. See factoid page


event: Severus had become acquainted with Leontius through letters while living in Palestine. See factoid page


event: In his letter, Peter reported to Severus that Leontius had shaken the stability of the Church in Apamea. See factoid page


event: Theotecnus wrote a letter to Severus about the theological erros of Romanus. See factoid page


event: Anonymous 3782 carried a letter written by Severus recommeding him for ordination to Stephen. See factoid page


event: Abba sent a letter to Severus of Antioch on the subject of marriage and divorce. See factoid page


event: John responded to the synodical letter of Timothy and urged him to anathematize the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page


event: Between 508 and 511, Severus wrote a letter to Constantine the bishop about the ordination of bishops and clergy in the wake of the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page


event: Stephen sent a letter to Severus assuring him of his orthodox beliefs. The person ordained in the passage is likely Stephen but that identification is not certain. See factoid page


event: Between 513 to 518, Severus wrote a letter to Timostratus the Duke about the importance of ordination. See factoid page


event: Early in the sixth century, Severus wrote a letter to Misael the Deacon concerning the efficacy of the eucharist from impious priests. See factoid page


event: Sometime between 513 and 518 , Severus sent a letter to Philoxenus , bishop of Doliche requesting that he grant permission to one of his clergymen, Romulus , to conduct prayers in Antioch . See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Sergius and Marion in which he warmly greeted Maximin. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote a letter to Valieriena thanking God for her new position as archimandritess and giving advice on how to lead the holy virgins under her care. See factoid page


event: Anastasios wrote a letter to John complaining about his refusal simply to accept the Henotikon without anathemas of Chalcedon. His letter cites letters by Peter Mongus, Athanasius, John, and John. See factoid page


event: Severus wrote letters on similar themes to Oecumenius. See factoid page


event: Timostratus had previously written to Severus about ordination, upsetting the bishop. See factoid page


event: Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Dionysius the bishop of Tarsus about a demon-possessed presbyter. See factoid page


event: Peter Mongus wrote a letter indicating he accepted the Henotikon without specifically anathematizing the Council of Chalcedon or Leo's Tome. See factoid page


event: Simeon asked Theodora to send a letter to the Queen of the Persians concerning the safety of the Christian community in Persia. Theodora complied with his wish and kept the aged and very frail Simeon close to her until the end of his life. See factoid page


How to cite:

“Keyword Page for Letters,” in SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, https://dev.spear-prosop.org/aggregate/taxonomy/letters.html, 2025-07-01.

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