8 surviving letters between Synesius of Cyrene and Theophilus, spanning 411-412 AD.
Most holy and wise prelate — may you enjoy a long and comfortable old age!
Since I am about to put a question to you, let me first explain the background.
I act on your instructions because it is my desire — and a divine necessity compels me — to treat as law whatever...
The man carrying this letter has been sent on a piece of business that piety does not allow me to describe.
The Olbiates — a village community — were required to elect a bishop to replace the blessed father Athamas, who died...
Justice has departed from humanity.
You care for Pentapolis — you truly do.
I was prepared to place my hand and my judgment at the service of your fatherly command.