Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Letter of St. Jerome To The Virgins of Æmona

Letter XI. To the Virgins of Æmona. Æmona was a Roman colony not far from Stridon, Jerome’s birthplace. The virgins to whom the note is addressed had omitted to answer his letters, and he now writes to upbraid them for … Continue reading

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The Letter of St. Jerome To Paul, an Old Man of Concordia

Letter X. To Paul, an Old Man of Concordia. Jerome writes to Paul of Concordia, a centenarian (§2), and the owner of a good theological library (§3), to lend him some commentaries. In return he sends him his life (newly … Continue reading

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