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The Letter of St. Jerome To Pope Damasus

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Jerome

Letter XV. To Pope Damasus. This letter, written in 376 or 377 a.d., illustrates Jerome’s attitude towards the see of Rome at this time held by Damasus, afterwards his warm friend and admirer. Referring to Rome as the scene of … Continue reading →

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The Letter of St. Jerome To Heliodorus, Monk

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Jerome

Letter XIV. To Heliodorus, Monk. Heliodorus, originally a soldier, but now a presbyter of the Church, had accompanied Jerome to the East, but, not feeling called to the solitary life of the desert, had returned to Aquileia. Here he resumed … Continue reading →

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