Severus of Antioch

Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymous 3721 on the subject of marriage and divorce. See factoid page

Anonymous 3721 sent a letter to Severus of Antioch on the subject of marriage and divorce. See factoid page

Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Abba on the subject of marriage and divorce. See factoid page

Abba sent a letter to Severus of Antioch on the subject of marriage and divorce. See factoid page

Asterius the Bishop and those with him came to Severus in Antioch. See factoid page

Claudiopolis, when he received Severus in the house of Patrick, urged Severus to receive the synod of Chalcedon, not as a positive definition of faith, but as a rejection of Nestorius and Eutyches. See factoid page

Severus responded to John by refusing to accept the synod of Chalcedon as a repudiation of Nestorius and Eutyches, because the Chalcedonian creed and the Tome of Leo support Nestorianism; Severus does not believe that anathematizing Eutyches makes the Council of Chalcedon legitimate, because the followers of Arius were still heretics even though they repudiated the teachings of Sabellius. See factoid page

John asked Severus if Epiphanius had performed his ordinations correctly. See factoid page

Severus recalled that Epiphanius had been brought up in the monasteries of Perga, practicing a life of virginity. See factoid page

Severus argued that by ordaining priests in a diocese that was not his own, Epiphanius was not violating the sacred canons, which only outlaws such behavior in the cases of bishops forcing themselves on other dioceses, citing the examples of Samosata during the controversy of Arius, Theodoret, Basil, and Gregory the Theologian. See factoid page

Severus believed that he had convinced John to not affirm the council of Chalcedon. See factoid page

Severus encouraged Constantine to follow his teaching and the advice of Peter the Presbyter and to be alert for John's blacksiding. See factoid page

Severus wrote letters on similar themes to Oecumenius. See factoid page

Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymi 3722 on the subject of his ordination, the legitimacy of his administration of the sacraments, and the issue of re-ordination. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Conon about the marriage of Conon's daughter. He merely recommended that she be given in marriage to someone of orthodox faith. See factoid page

John wrote a letter to Severus about the marriage of Conon's daughter. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Alypius on the subject of him unlawfully dismissing his wife. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to John. See factoid page

John wrote a letter to Severus denouncing Timothy. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Theodore urging him to keep his monastic vows. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Theodore cautioning him against entering the monastic life unless his wife also agreed to do the same. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Solon concerning his ordination, piety, and relationship to unorthodox bishops. See factoid page

Solon sent a letter to Severus of Antioch asking about the conditions for entering into communion with another person. See factoid page

Severus encouraged Solon to live a holy and virtuous life, modelling the piety of Jesus andthe martyrs, especially Thecla, so that the legitimacy of his ordination by a bishop outside of the diocese might be confirmed. See factoid page

To defend his belief in the ordination of priests by those outside of a particular diocese, Severus appeals to the examples of Basil during the controversy surrounding Arius, and Gregory the Theologian. See factoid page

Following the example of Constantine, Severus encouraged Solon to commune only with orthodox clergy, rather than following the example of Anastasius who had supported the Henotikon. See factoid page

Severus sent a letter to Jannia concerning her leadership as archimandritess. See factoid page

Theodore the Deacon asked Severus about the commands Jannia gave him. See factoid page

Severus advises Jannia to rule with fear and mercy, bringing forth repentance through ascetic acts of penance, and dismissing women if the community is threatened by their actions. See factoid page

Severus encourages Jannia to lead by example, citing the apostle Paul and King David as models. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Ammonius on the necessity of affirming correct theology but also anathematizing incorrect theology. See factoid page

Ammonius wrote a letter to Severus defending Peter Mongus. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Ammonius about his lack of agreement wiht the decision to add Peter Mongus to the dyptichs in Alexandria. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Dioscorus on the subject of receiving Chalcedonians who sought communion with non-Chalcedonians. See factoid page

Dioscorus wrote a letter to Severus indicating that he had received into communion Castor See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Eleusinius on the subject of the ordination and theology of John of Cappadocia. See factoid page

Eleusinius wrote a letter to Severus about a trial of some presbyters. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Archaelaus concerning the invalidity of heretics who adminsister bans. See factoid page

Menas and Isidore wrote a letter to Severus reporting that Epiphanius excommunicated Anonymi 3034 when they would not commune with him. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Zacharias of Peleusium on the subject of avoiding communion with heretics. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Dionysios on the subject of avoiding communion with heretics. See factoid page

Dionysios met with Severus and affirmed the orthodox faith but later began to commune with heretics. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Cosmas on the subject of forgiving those who involuntarily commune with heretic provided they confess their sin. See factoid page

Severus sent a letter to Solon . See factoid page

Solon sent a letter to Severus . See factoid page

Paul Severus . See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Solon disucssing episcopal authority and canon law. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Peter hoping to correct the bishop's views of ordinations that occur at the hands of those outside a particular diocese. See factoid page

Peter sent a letter to Severus accusing him with performing invalid ordinations. See factoid page

Peter sent a letter to Thomas accusing Severus of performing invalid ordinations. See factoid page

Severus was aware of many letters written by Peter to himself and to the presbyter Thomas, wherein Peter accused Severus and others of breaking canon-law and tradition by allowing for ordinations outside of the diocese. See factoid page

Severus defended his ordination practices by pointing out that many other godly bishops approved, including Julian, who allowed Severus to ordain the deacon Irenaeus, and Dionysius, who allowed Severus to ordain the deacon Anatolius. See factoid page

Contrary to the opinion of Peter, Severus had not ordained Leontius out of need, but in order to honour the man. See factoid page

Severus had become acquainted with Leontius through letters while living in Palestine. See factoid page

In his letter, Peter reported to Severus that Leontius had shaken the stability of the Church in Apamea. See factoid page

Severus encouraged Peter to ordain the scholastics Matronian and Sergius. See factoid page

Severus intended to ordain the scholastics Peter and Maximin. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Valieriena thanking God for her new position as archimandritess and giving advice on how to lead the holy virgins under her care. See factoid page

Severus advises Valeriena to encourage the virgins to an ascetic life, suggesting their isolation from men, sharing common meals, discouraging the owning of enslaved people, and emphasize physical labour. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Simeon in which he urged him to remain as head of his monastery and not withdraw to live as an anchorite. See factoid page

Simeon left his responsibilities as monastic head in order to live as an anchorite but Severus called him to return. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Nicias discussing the impiety of ordination by Nestorian bishops. See factoid page

Severus commanded Nicias to remain faithful to the sacred canons by stripping the deacons and priests on Minidus who had been ordained by Nestorians of their honor, titles, and ability to administer the sacraments. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Castor about dissensions between readers and sub-deacons in his church. See factoid page

Severus argued that the order of deacons have greater honor than the readers of the church. See factoid page

Anonymi 3038 wrote to Severus about the readers and and singers claiming more authority than them. See factoid page

Severus encouraged Castor to preserve order by siding with the subdeacons over the readers and singers. See factoid page

Timostratus had previously written to Severus about ordination, upsetting the bishop. See factoid page

Severus urged Timostratus to take the issue of ordination seriously because many in Antioch and the royal city were seeking ordination. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Nicias on the subject of receiving heretical clergy who have repented and seek communion. See factoid page

Nicias wrote a letter to Severus informing him that Gennadius doubted that heretical clergy who have repented could be received. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to the monastery of Bassus about a controversy surrounding a corrupt bishop of Apamea. See factoid page

Anonymous 3042 sent a letter to Severus. See factoid page

Severus had appointed Cosmas bishop of Apamea before his death. See factoid page

Severus admitted to the archimandrite that he never had confidence in Cosmas, or had previous knowledge of him, but that the religious presbyter Theodore had knowwn and written to him. See factoid page

Antioch urged Severus to accept the resignation of Cosmas. See factoid page

After Cosmas resigned, the God-loving bishop Peter was instated by Severus. See factoid page

When Cosmas fell ill, he petitioned Severus several times to go visit him. See factoid page

Deacon Elijah suggested to Severus that Cosmas wanted him to visit in order to repent and receive the oblation from bishop,so Severus went begrudgingly, not even greeting Cosmas when he came to him. See factoid page

Cosmas did not repent before Severus but merely wanted to engage in conversation, prompting Severus to leave in disgust. See factoid page

Cosmas, Polyeuctus, and Zeno had appealed to Severus concerning issues of jurisdiction in their diocese. See factoid page

Severus desired for Cosmas, Polyeuctus, Zeno, and those who were in conflict with them to come to Antioch because Chalis had not been present to adjudicate. See factoid page

Severus replied to a letter of John on the subject of not communing with heretics. See factoid page

John wrote a letter to Severus commending his wife to Severus and discussing his refusal to commune with heretics. See factoid page

Anonymi 3046 and Anonymi 3050 persisted in bringing charges against their bishop Procopius to Severus. See factoid page

Severus decided not to call on Procopius, but instead sent the presbyter Theodosius to Entrechius in order to examine the accusations. See factoid page

Severus urged Entrechius to work with Theodosius in order to mete out justice on the ecclesiastical offenders. See factoid page

Antoninushad sentAntiochus the tribune to Severus in Antioch. See factoid page

SeveruspraisedAntiochustothe God-loving bishop Thomas. See factoid page

A letter intended forAntoninushad been misaddressed toSeverus. See factoid page

Severushad not yet received a letter concerning a contentious ordination inChalcis, a matter of concern forAntoninus. See factoid page

Severuscondemnedthe late bishop Simeonfor being a greedy and corrupt bishop. See factoid page

Severus told Antoninusthat he was deliberating on the legitimacy of some people ordained by the bishop. See factoid page

In his letters toSeverusand his uncle Hypatius, Antoninusshowed wisdom in his handling the presumptuous deeds of the Jews, who are beyond all forgiveness. See factoid page

Meeting withthe general, Severus counselled Antoninus to show restraint with the Jews, even though no punishment is severe enough for the arrogance of the Jews. See factoid page

Misael delivered Severus's church from the persecution of Ægilas. See factoid page

Severus rebuked Misael for his desire to leave public life in order to become a solitary. See factoid page

To convince Misael to remain in his position, Severus cited several scripture passages, as well as an historical anecdote of Anonymous 3057 and Anonymous 3058 who gave up their solitude in order to combat the heresy of Arius. See factoid page

Antoninushad accusedSeverusof staying silent after administering the Eucharist. See factoid page

Severus sent a letter to Antoninus carried by John the scholastic. See factoid page

SeverusassuredAntoninusthat he would do everything in his power to ensure that the estates nearBeth Remshawould remain in the Church's possession. See factoid page

Severusagain counselledAntoninusto show restraint with the Jews. See factoid page

Though Severus had initiallly held to a strict interpretation of the Church's ordination practices, the poverty and necessity of the Church forced him to change his practices. See factoid page

Severus complained to Misael about officials like Eleutherius who were annoyed by his ordination practices. See factoid page

Severus asked Misael to defend him and his practices before those like Eleutherius who were causing distress. See factoid page

Clergy and residents of Rhosus petitioned Severus to allow Anonymous 3064 to be instituted as their bishop. See factoid page

Severus urged the clergy and residents of Rhosus to include three other eligible and viruous men in their petition. See factoid page

Severus was compelled to write because of the constant evil things being done in Isauria. See factoid page

Paul refused to carry out the counsel of Severus to remove the names of those who affirmed the synod of Chalcedon. See factoid page

Until an investigation can be undertaken, Severus believed that Callistus and those who sided from Hilarian should be censored from ministry. See factoid page

Peter told the bishops how the Apamean bishops had broken communion from the orthodox, and submitted a petition to Severus concerning the injustice that he had experienced at the hands of the unorthodox. See factoid page

Severus and Antioch urged the Apamean bishops to repent of their sin. See factoid page

Rufinus, who had brought a letter from the Master of Offices to Severus summoning him to Heraclea, was unable to bring back the response because of a disease of the eyes. See factoid page

The enslaved person Leontius brought the message from Severus to the Master of Offices in Constantinople. See factoid page

Severus accused the unorthodox of denying scripture, canon-law, and the authority of the bishops, because they insulted the Antioch. See factoid page

Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymi 3726 on the subject of Musonius, especially his greed, pride, and disruptive behavior. See factoid page

Musonius was convicted of lending money at interest in the episcopal court of Severus of Antioch. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to the monastery at Tagai stating that re-baptism and re-anointing are not required of those who repent of their Chalcedonianism. See factoid page

When Severus became bishop of Antioch, he opposed those who insisted that Chalcedonians who repented of their theology needed to be re-baptized or re-annointed. See factoid page

Because Musonius had fled from Meloe, and Paul had left Olba, Severus advised Solon to appoint new bishops, or at the very least to petition the emperor to assemble a council of bishops in Isauria. See factoid page

For his other questions, Severus referred Solon to Oecumenius. See factoid page

Severus had corresponded with Constantinople through Leontius about the illegitimacy of corrupt bishops. See factoid page

Severus had written to concerning the veneration of Nestorius in that area. See factoid page

Severus suggested that Dionysius treat the man with sympathy, but to ensure that he cannot administer the sacraments. See factoid page

Because Paul had been long absent from his bishopric in Olba, Severus urged Solon to replace him. See factoid page

When Paul criticized Hilarian for ordaining priests outside his jurisdiction, Severus had initially prohibited those priests from ministering until an investigation could take place; with Paul's absence, Severus now believed that those men should be reinstated. See factoid page

Severus and the bishops of the East had drawn up a synodal letter to Alexandria, affirming orthodoxy and condemning the council of Chalcedon, the teachings of Nestorius, and the Tome of Leo. See factoid page

Due to the annoyance caused by Martyrius the poet, Severus condemned the practice of poetry, even among the clergy, as an instigator of passions and fornication. See factoid page

Anasartha proposed episcopal candidates to Severus. See factoid page

Severus desired to ordain Stephen as bishop over the Anasarthians. See factoid page

Severus commanded the brothers to compel Stephen to accept the position of bishop over the Anasarthians. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to the Fathers on the subject of baptism and ordination. See factoid page

Severus refused to recognize ordinations by Theodotus and Gregory but he did accept the baptisms they performed. See factoid page

the Fathers wrote a letter to Severus about Marinus having trouble with the clergy in Beirut. See factoid page

Marinus rejected the incarnation and adopted the errors of Eutyches and Valentinus. See factoid page

Severus sent Eusebiusand Victor to urge Marinus to repent and abandon his Eutychian views of the incarnation. See factoid page

Severus asked that his letter be read to Zoninus, Irenaeus, Zenobius, and Eubulus. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Theotecnus on the subject of receiving clergy who repented after holding heretical views. See factoid page

Theotecnus wrote a letter to Severus seeking advice regarding the decision to receive the presbyter Mark after he repented of heresy. See factoid page

Theotecnus wrote a letter to Severus about the theological erros of Romanus. See factoid page

Severus urged Theotecnus to condemn Romanus in a synodical letter. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Dionysius on the subject of the repentance of Mark and whether he should become an archimandrite. See factoid page

Basil wrote a letter to Severus about uncanonical ordinations. See factoid page

When Dionysius attempted to force Basil to perform an unlawful ordination, Severus urged Theotecnus and John to oppose this. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Dionysius on the subject of the repentance of Mark and whether he should become an archimandrite. See factoid page

Severus defended Julian against charges that he attempted to mislead Anastasios. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Stephen promoting the ordination of the kinsman of Marinus and discussing the monk John. See factoid page

Marinus wrote a letter to Severus asking him to promote his kinsman as a clergyman in Apamea. See factoid page

Severus received a letter from the monastery of ʿAkiba seeking his support in the matter of John, a monk of that monastery who was absent without permission. They feared that he would be ordained without their consent. See factoid page

Anonymous 3782 carried a letter written by Severus recommeding him for ordination to Stephen. See factoid page

Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to the monastery of Mar Bassus urging them to remove a monk from their monastery who unlawfully abandoned his wife and children when he entered the monastery. See factoid page

In reference to Thomas, Severus refutes Cassian's blaming of the mutilation on the corrupt bishop Julian, suggesting instead that Thomas be allowed to remain in the clergy on the condition that the accident was due to illness performed by a physician. See factoid page

Severus sent a letter to Cassian concerning the vexing question of the ordination of Dorotheus who had been castrated by a physician and not of his own will. See factoid page

With regard to the mutilation of Thomas, Severus advises Aurelius to allow him his priestly office if the mutilation was performed by a physician because of an illness, but to deny him if Thomas mutilated himself. See factoid page

Severus also wrote to Cassian, advocating the view that Thomas's mutilation was medicinal. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Stephen on the subject of reading the lives of saints. See factoid page

Stephen sent a letter to Severus requesting a historical treatment of the life of Simeon the Stylite. The letter was carried by Sergius. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Anastasius arguing that the validity of sacraments is not based on the morality of the clergy. See factoid page

Severus sent the eucharistic elements to Anastasius because he was unable to find an orthodox priest to provide it. See factoid page

Appealing to Cyril's letter to Nestorius and the example of Severus the presbyter, Severus urged Stephen to accept the ordination of Stephen because heretics cannot be expected to follow canon-law. See factoid page

Severus suggested that Stephen ensure that a cross remain erected in front of the house of Theodore the governor. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter arguing against rebaptism and reanointing for those converting from Chalcedonianism. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Theodore of Olba on the subject of Anonymous 3783 who took communion and later said he did not know whether he had ever been baptized. See factoid page

Theodore of Olba wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of Anonymous 3783 who took communion and later said he did not know whether he had ever been baptized. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Dionysius disagreeing with his decision to commune with Indacus. He urged Dionysius to bring Indacus to repentance. See factoid page

Though Paltus had found Firminus guilty, Severus wanted to withhold judgment until a formal trial in Antioch could be organized. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Antioch in an attempt to administer his see while in exile. He discussed being forced to commune with heretics and perseverance in the face of persecution. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Antioch in an attempt to administer his see while in exile. He discussed apsotasy and perseverance in the face of persecution as well as repentance for those truly seeking it. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to the monastery of Isaac on the subject of receiving the repentant. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to John and John in which he praises the recipients and discusses receiving the repentant into communion, natural disasters, and Nestorians. See factoid page

John and John wrote a letter to Severus in which they discussed receiving the repentant into communion, natural disasters, and Nestorians. See factoid page

Thomas visited Severus and other exiled bishops in Egypt. See factoid page

Severus, John, and John witnessed an unusual astronomical event that Severus interpreted as a sign of God's discipline. See factoid page

No later than 520, Stephen brought books to Severus who was in exile in Egypt. See factoid page

John and John wrote a letter to Severus about Ascalon. See factoid page

Severus buried Epiphanius in the monastery of Abba Peter the Iberian. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Proclus and Eusebuna on the subject of how to readmit the lapsed cleric Cyrus. See factoid page

Proclus and Eusebuna wrote a letter to Severuson the subject of how to readmit the lapsed cleric Cyrus. See factoid page

Anonymi 3115 were circulating theological treatises, falsely bearing the name of Severus. See factoid page

A devout presbyter from the East brought many forged letters and treatises to Severus. See factoid page

In reference to the spurious writings, Severus likens himself to Basil, who addressed forgeries in letters to Orobiane, Chalane, and Neocaesarea. See factoid page

In response to Caesarea's desire to leave her marriage to live a sanctified life, Severus encourages her to remain in her marriage, stating that to leave her husband even for pure reasons would be a grave sin, and that great glory is given to God by faithful wives and mothers. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to John of Tella, Philoxenus of Doliche, and Thomas of Dara on the subject of receiving into communion those baptized in another confession. See factoid page

John of Tella, Philoxenus of Doliche, and Thomas of Dara wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of receiving into communion those baptized in another confession. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Sergius and Marion on the subject of converts form Chalcedonianism doing penance but not being re-baptized or re-anointed and the subject of needing more ordained clergy. See factoid page

Sergius and Marion wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of what rites to perform when receiving converts form Chalcedonianism. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Sergius and Marion in which he warmly greeted Maximin. See factoid page

Severus encourages Georgia to glory in her unmarried state, because time will make her more mature, wise, and intelligent, allowing her to be a greater help, model, and encouragement to her husband. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Eustace on the subject of troubling thoughts and a legal dispute over an inheritance. See factoid page

Eustace wrote a letter to Severus on the subject of troubling thoughts and a legal dispute over an inheritance. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to John the scholastic in which he answered questions posed by another. The questions dealt with repentance for refusing to submit to monastic discipline and repentance for self-castration in one's youth. See factoid page

John the scholastic wrote a letter to Severus in which he sought answers to questions someone else had asked him. The questions dealt with repentance for refusing to submit to monastic discipline and repentance for self-castration in one's youth. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Ammian and Epagathus on the following subjects: the name of Ammian's newborn son, Ammian's request that the eucharistic elements be sent to him, and Severus's refusal because the sacrament is not dependent upon the standing of the clergy who administers it. See factoid page

Severus asserts that an oblation delivery is only necessary for those without bishops, making it unnecessary for Misael. Severus appeals to the scriptural story of Elijah and the ravens, asserting that even impious priests can be vessels to deliver the Eucharist. See factoid page

Severus appeals to Nazianzus to prove the efficacy of the Eucharist regardless of its administrator. Just as Baptism is valid regardless of the priest, and the seal of the king is valid regardless if it's set it in gold or wax, so the Eucharist is efficacious regardless of the priest. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Andrew on the subject of . See factoid page

Severus received a letter from Andrew. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to Andrew concerning the holy virgins, free women, and the death of Zosimus. See factoid page

Anonymi 3126 sent a letter to Severus of Antioch. See factoid page

Andrew sent a letter to Severus asking about whether it is lawful to venerate the remains of martyrs when they are held in the churches of heretics and informing him of the death of Zosimus. See factoid page

Severus wrote a letter to John Canopites on the subject of being careful about whom one communes with. See factoid page

Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Caesaria on the subject of interaction with heretics. See factoid page

Caesaria sent a letter to Severus of Antioch on the subject of interaction with heretics. See factoid page

Severus of Antioch and Anonymi 3729 exchanged letters on questions of whether or not there would be sufficient ordained clergy to adminster the Lord's Supper and baptism to the women. Severus of Antioch states that deaconnesses may administer baptism to women and male presbyters or deacons may administer the Lord's Supper. See factoid page

Severus was forced to flee Antioch because of his opposition to the Council of Chalcedon. He went first to Alexandria and then further into the desert. There he maintained his ascetic lifestyle. See factoid page

While in exile, Severus came into conflict with Julian of Halicarnassus. See factoid page

Anthimus chose to exile himself from Constantinople when he learned that Severus and Theodosius had been exiled because of their opposition to the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page

Anthimus sent letters to Severus and Theodosius who sent synodical letters to him as well. They agreed to a union in opposition to the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page

At the summons of Justinian, Severus traveled to Constantinople where he taught and advocated for the non-Chalcedonian cause. After two years he decided it was futile are returned to his exile outside Alexandria. See factoid page

Severus fell ill and traveled to Ksoi where he died. See factoid page

Theodosius died in Constantinople while still in exile, nine months after the death of Justinian. See factoid page

Betwen 521 and 531,Severus wrote a letter to Simeon the Presbyter about those who gave up the lifestyle of Simeon the Stylite. See factoid page

Sometime before 520 Isidore re-ordained deacons whom Severus had already ordained. Severus did not object to this because this ordination took place far outside of his jurisdiction. See factoid page

Sometime in the early 520s Severus of Antioch sent a letter to John and John on the subjects of Christian slaves sold by Jewish owners, fellowship with clergy who accept non-Chalcedonian theology but remain in communion with Chalcedonians, and the persecution of non-Chalcedonians. See factoid page

Sometime after his removal from episcopal office Severus of Antioch exchanged letters with John and John on the subject of two bishops involved in a dispute over who had precedence. See factoid page

Sometime between 519-520 Severus of Antioch sent a letter to John and John on the subjects of whether or not non-Chalcedonian exiles in Egypt should take communion; and the question of what to do about Epimachus , a devout man ordained to the clergy but who had entered into a second marriage; and questions about the ordination of deacons and deaconesses in monasteries. See factoid page

Sometime between 519-520 Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymi 3732 on the subject of the deposition of clergy and how those deposed by a local synod may appeal to a higher authority and be reinstated but only with agreement of the bishops who originally condemned him. Moreover, they may not exercise their priestly duties while appeal is pending. See factoid page

Sometime between 519-520 Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymi 3753 about the attempts of Gregory and Isaiah to falsely claim episcopal status. He refuted their claims with references to scripture, canon law, and the lifestyles of these men. See factoid page

Sometime between 519 and 538 Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Proclus discussing the difficulties of being a bishop with a wife and child. He encouraged Proclus that his situation was not unique and urged him to call his wayward daughter to repentance. See factoid page

Between 519 to 535, Severus wrote a letter to Caesaria concerning falsified letters and the good of Christian marriage. See factoid page

Sometime between 519 and 525 Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Didymus on the subject of a barbarian incursion and the persecution of the non-Chalcedonians. See factoid page

Sometime after the end of his episcopacy Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Thecla discussing her devoutness and answering questions she had posed to Stephen about deacons baptizing in extraordinary situations and whether or not to baptize someone unable to make a profession of faith. See factoid page

Between 519 and 538, Severus sent a letter to Anastasia expressing the merits of coming to marriage as an adult. See factoid page

Sometime between 519 and 525 Severus of Antioch anwered a letter he received from Photius and Andrew on the subject of receiving clergy from Nestorian and Diphysite groups who renounce their heresy and make a right confession and on whether or not catechumens, the demon possed, and penitents should be present for the Lord's Supper. Severus of Antioch states that after a period of repentance they should be received into the same rank without re-baptism or re-ordination. See factoid page

Early in the sixth century, Severus wrote a letter to Misael the Deacon concerning the efficacy of the eucharist from impious priests. See factoid page

Sometime after his episcopacy Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Isidora about the death of her fellow nun Anonymous 3759; her decision not to leave her monastery to see Anonymous 3759 before her death, and questions about where she should be buried. See factoid page

Sometime after his episcopacy Severus wrote a letter to Anonymous 3750 on the subject of the persecution of non-Chalcedonians and the commemoration of faithful non-Chalcedonians no longer living. See factoid page

Sometime between 519-525 Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Anonymous 3751 addressing his request to intervene in various interpersonal disputes. Severus emphasized proper order in judicial matters, especially the need for multiple witnesses. See factoid page

In 518/19 (A. Gr. 830) Justin deposed Severus and Philoxenos for refusing to accept the Council of Chalcedon . See factoid page

In 516 or 517, Severus wrote a letter to Seleucia in Isauria about the controversy between Musonius and Paul. See factoid page

In 515, Severus and Antioch wrote a letter to the metropolis of Apamea about their embrace of heresy and mistreatment of the orthodox. See factoid page

In 515, Severus wrote a letter to the Master of the Offices about the sins of the unorthodox bishops. See factoid page

Between 515 and 517, Severus wrote a letter to Seleucia in Isauria concerning the absence of Olba's absence. See factoid page

Sometime between 515-18 Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to the magister militum Hypatius about the case of Julian who petitioned Hypatius to overturn the ruling of an ecclesiastical court that found him guilt of using church property for personal benefit. See factoid page

Sometime between 515-18 Severus of Antioch and a group of clergy and scholastics ruled against Julian in a dispute regarding church property in Tarsus. Julian attempted to appeal to the magister militum Hypatius. See factoid page

Between 514 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Cosmas and Polyeuctus, and Zeno about a conflict in diocesian jurisdiction. See factoid page

Between 514 and 518, Severussent a letter toBerrhoeaabout corrupt bishops and the legitimacy of some ordinations. See factoid page

Between 514 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Solon, bishop of Seleucia in Isauria about conflicts over bishops in his diocese. See factoid page

Between 514 and 518, Severus wrote to Theotecnus the Chief Physician about the bishops of Constantinople affirming the teachings of the council of Chalcedon. See factoid page

Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Eutychian the governor of Apamea urging him not to join in worship with Anonymous 3740 because he had been lawfully deprived of his priestly office. See factoid page

Sometime during the episcopacy of Severus of Antioch Eutychian the governor of Apamea joined in celebrating martyrs and dedicating a church with Anonymous 3740 despite the fact that he had lawfully deprived of his priestly office. See factoid page

Between 513 to 518, Severus wrote a letter to Timostratus the Duke about the importance of ordination. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Anazarba about accusations against an heretical bishop. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518,Severuswrote toBerrhoeaabout the treatment of Jews. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Misael, thanking him for his generosity and urging him not to become a solitary. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severuswrote a letter toBerrhoeaabout forms of worship, Church property, and treatment of the Jews. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Misael defending his ordination practices. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Entrechius about the appointment of Anonymous 3064 in Rhosus. See factoid page

Last year, Severus compelled Olba to return to his flock. See factoid page

Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Victor on the subject of the monk John and his lust for money. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Tarsus about a demon-possessed presbyter. See factoid page

Sometime between 513 and 518 , Antioch petitioned Severus to allow Romulus to conduct prayers in Antioch even though he was under the authority of Philoxenus , bishop of Doliche . See factoid page

Between 513 and 516, Severus wrote a letter to Musonius and Alexander concerning the orthodoxy of Eastern bishops and the evil of poetry. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to the blessed Lord Isaac about a legal dispute they were involved in, and a candidate for bishop among the brothers. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus sent a letter to Cassian concerning the treatment of a man whose genitals had been cut off. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Aurelius about showing a kind disposition to sin, and how to handle cases of self-mutilation. See factoid page

Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch sent a letter to Anonymous 3738 requesting that the monk Nonnus appear in Antioch to face charges of misappropriating church funds. See factoid page

Sometime during the episcopacy of Severus of Antioch Nonnus fled Antioch when faced with charges of misappropriating church funds. He then entered the monastery of Saint Simeon and refused attempts to return him for trial. See factoid page

Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch answered a letter from Calliopius on the subjects of Christology and the women teaching theology; namely that they should learn theology and teach other women but not men. See factoid page

Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch wrote a letter to Antaradus regarding a difficult set of circumstance surrounding their efforts to have a bishop ordained for their city and the case of Leontius, a deacon who had been disciplined because of his sin but was unrepentant and indeed sought to become head deacon. See factoid page

Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch consulted with Anastasios I regarding the difficult circumstances surrounding the lack of a bishop in Antaradus. See factoid page

Sometime during his episcopacy Severus of Antioch received a petition from Stephen, a deacon in Antaradus requesting the intervention of Severus in the case of Leontius who had been removed from the sacred tables for taking a second wife after his ordination as a deacon but allowed to keep ministering. Stephen opposed his lifestyle and his attempts to become head deacon. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Tripoli about a presbyter Stephen who came to Tripoli without a dismissory letter from his original diocese. See factoid page

Between 513 and 518, Severus wrote a letter to Eucharius about the trial of Firminus. See factoid page

When Severus became bishop of Antioch people led by Theodotus insisted that converts from the Nestorian heresy be re-anointed. See factoid page

Between 508 and 511, Severus wrote a letter to Constantine the bishop about the ordination of bishops and clergy in the wake of the Council of Chalcedon. See factoid page

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