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Correspondence (1716–1725)

Eastern Patriarchs and the Nonjurors, ed. Williams, 1868

10. No. 10: The Metropolitan of Thebais to the Nonjurors

To the most venerable Bishop and wise Brother Mr Campbell and all the Brethern, ARSENIUS Metropolitan of Thebais wishes Prosperity.

I am concerned at your Silence, and uneasy that your Answer is so very late in coming. For it is now a considerable Time since I sent you the Patriarchal Papers, nor is it a short while that I have been in Expectation of your Answer. For I don’t think it proper that the Matter should be protracted, because we know not what the Morrow may bring forth. But prudence directs us to perfect and make an End of everything, while those who are at the Helm are ready and well disposed. It is therefore my Business to awaken the Inclinations here, and yours to advise and push forward, and to press the beloved Brethren among you to an Answer. I shall therefore expect a speedy Reply to my Letters. I wish and pray for your Reverence’s good Health, and that of all the Brethern. 1722, June 11th.

ARSENIUS the humble Metropolitan of Thebais,
and your Brother in Christ.