Instructions Received by the Legates of the Apostolic See (circa 519 AD)

Hormisdas, instructing the legates of the Apostolic See. When, with God favoring, you have entered the Eastern regions, if any bishops meet you and wish to offer a libellus subscribed by themselves—whose contents you have understood—accept it, and grant them the fellowship of holy communion. But if those who meet you refuse to profess in […]

Letter XXVI To Sallustius

To our beloved brother Sallustius, from Hormisdas. Receiving with joyful gratitude the full communication of your brotherhood, which has delighted us with the double assurance of your well-being (for it has been reported that you are in good health, both bodily and spiritually), we have considered it fitting to express the same joy we hold […]

Letter X: To Avitus, Bishop of Vienne

Hormisdas, Bishop, to Avitus, Bishop of Vienne, and to all the bishops of the province of Vienne, and those residing under your diocese: Anyone who desires to be well-informed about matters concerning Catholic discipline clearly shows the effort they have in regard to divine mandates. For such care can only exist where there is untainted […]