Eutropius the Presbyter

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Gennadius

Eutropius the Presbyter

Eutropius the presbyter wrote two Letters of Comfort, in the form of small books, to two sisters, handmaids of Christ, who had been disinherited by their parents because of their devotion to chastity and their love of religion. They are written in polished and clear language, and are fortified not only by argument but also by testimonies from the Scriptures.