To Anatolius the Patrician, on the Bishops Sent to Court

The most holy lord archbishop Domnus has arranged for the most pious bishops to go to the imperial city, to refute completely the false accusation made against us all. At this time we are in special need of the help of your magnificence. The Lord of all has given you the gifts of a pure faith and of warm zeal for it, of understanding and ability, and with them the power to carry out your wise plans. So I beg you to defend the cause of the wronged, to fight against lies, and to champion the teaching of the apostles, which is now under attack. Without doubt the Master and Guide of the churches will bless your efforts, will scatter the threatening cloud, and will bless those raised in the faith with clear skies. Even if he allows the storm to prevail, your greatness will reap your full reward. And we will bow our heads before the storm, ready to live cheerfully wherever it may drive us, and waiting for the judgment of God and his true and righteous sentence. [a]