Letter I, from Pope Leo to the Bishop of Aquileia
Leo, bishop of the Apostolic See, to the Bishop of Aquileia. I. Pelagian Clergy Have Been Wrongly Received Into Communion Without Recanting Their Error From the report of our holy brother and fellow bishop Septimus — contained in the letter he attached — we have learned that certain priests, deacons, and clergy of various ranks […]
Letter XVI, from Pope Simplicius to Acacius
Simplicius, bishop, to Acacius, bishop of Constantinople. Simplicius Confirms the Election of Calendio and Rebukes Acacius for Failing to Keep Rome Informed By what account the appointment of the Antiochene bishop was reported to Us later than it should have been — although this could hardly have escaped Our notice — both he himself and […]
Letter VIII, from Pope Felix III to Zeno, Bishop of Hispalis
To the most beloved brother Zeno, Felix, bishop. Chapter I: The Praise of Your Episcopate Reported by Terentianus My son, the most illustrious [vir clarissimus] Terentianus, coming to Italy some time ago, has been a singular herald of your charity, and has made it known that you are such a man — that you so […]
The Tractate of Pope Gelasius Against the Pelagian Heresy
Pope Gelasius I, Against the Pelagian Heresy. He demonstrates that man does not live without sin, and [explains] the apostle’s saying that “the unbelieving husband is sanctified through the believing wife” (1 Cor. 7), etc., and declares the mystery of the resurrection. Chapter I: That the Pelagian Heresy Has Been Justly Condemned by Our Forebears […]
The Tome of Pope Gelasius On the Bond of Anathema
The Tome of Pope Gelasius On the Bond of Anathema. That the Acts of the Council of Chalcedon are valid only to the extent that the Apostolic See has approved them; that the things established against Acacius are just; and that Peter of Alexandria could only have been absolved by the Apostolic See. Chapter I: […]
Example of a Petition of the clergy of the provinces of Jerusalem, Antioch, and Syria
To the beloved and most pious Emperor from God, the most Christian prince Justin, a supplication and petition from the clergy, abbots, and landowners of the provinces of Jerusalem, Antioch, and Syria Secunda. “Draw water with joy from the fountains of salvation” (Isaiah 12), exclaims the prophet Isaiah, clearly referring to the fountains of salvation […]
Report Of Possessor, an African Bishop, Through His Deacon Justin
To the most blessed and ineffably admirable lord, and in the grace of Christ, Pope Hormisdas, whom we hold in highest regard, Possessor, Bishop, sends eternal greetings in the Lord. It is right and necessary to seek a remedy from the head whenever the health of the members is in question. For who holds greater […]
Copy of the Petition Of the Lesser Archimandrites and Other Monks of Second Syria
To Pope Hormisdas To the Most Holy and Blessed Patriarch of the Whole World, Hormisdas, who holds the seat of the Prince of the Apostles, Peter, the petition and supplication of the lesser archimandrites and other monks of the province of Second Syria. The grace of Christ, the Savior of us all, has led us […]
