Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Series II/Volume VIII/The Letters/Letter 49

To Arcadius the Bishop.

I the Holy God when I read your letter, most pious brother.&#160; I pray that I may not be unworthy of the expectations you have formed of me, and that you will enjoy a full reward for the honour which you pay me in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.&#160; I was exceedingly pleased to hear that you have been occupied in a matter eminently becoming a Christian, have raised a house to the glory of God, and have in practical earnest loved, as it is written, &#8220;the beauty of the house of the Lord,&#8221; and have so provided for yourself that heavenly mansion which is prepared in His rest for them that love the Lord.&#160; If I am able to find any relics of martyrs, I pray that I may take part in your earnest endeavour. &#160;If &#8220;the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance,&#8221; I shall without doubt have a share in the good fame which the Holy One will give you.