The Bishop
historical figure · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
the bishop · the elder
in the texts
Letters
Unnamed bishop whose letter confirmed the death of Nectarius's son.
I had not yet passed the third or fourth day since I was struck by the report of this unbearable affliction, and I was still in doubt, both because the messenger of these grievous tidings was not even able to relate to me clearly what had happened, and because, in praying that it might not be true, I was loath to accept what was being noised abroad—when I received a letter from the bishop accurate …
Who Is the Rich Man That Shall Be Saved?
An unnamed bishop appointed by John, entrusted with the young man's spiritual care, who later admits having lost him to a life of crime.
Coming, then, to one of the cities not far off, whose name some also tell, and having in other things refreshed the brethren, at last, looking upon the bishop who had been appointed, and seeing a young man of vigorous body, comely in face, and ardent in soul, he said: