Letters — Letter 73 — To St. Gregory of Nyssa

Letter 73 — To St. Gregory of Nyssa

Source: Translated by Charles Gordon Browne and James Edward Swallow. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series , Vol. 7. Edited by Philip Schaff and Henry Wace. ( Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1894. ) Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight. <https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3103c.htm>.

Regarding the matter you wrote to me about, here are my thoughts. I'm not upset when I'm overlooked, but I am pleased when I'm honored. The first is what I deserve, the second shows your respect. Pray for me. Forgive this brief letter—even though it's short, it's still better than saying nothing at all.

As to the subject of your letter, these are my sentiments. I am not angry at being overlooked, but I am glad when I am honoured. The one is my own desert, the other is a proof of your respect. Pray for me. Excuse this short letter, for anyhow, though it is short, it is longer than silence.

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