Of the going down of Rabban Simon to George the Catholicos

Title

Of the going down of Rabban Simon to George the Catholicos

Creator

Thomas of Marga

Date

9th century

Description

"Now when the blessed Mar George the Patriarch went up from the countries of Persia and Beth Katraye, because he had been absent there a long time, and because everything concerning him was a joy or a sorrow to this holy congregation, when all the holy Elders heard of his coming to the paternal throne of Beth Aramaye, they decided to send suitable men to meet him and to salute the father of fathers."

Language

Translated from Syriac to English

Publisher

(The Book of Governors : the Historia Monastica of Thomas, Bishop of Margâ A.D.840)

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