My beloved spiritual children in Christ Our Only True God and Our Only True Savior,
CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. Ο ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΕΝ ΤΩ ΜΕΣΩ ΗΜΩΝ! ΚΑΙ ΗΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΣΤΙ ΚΑΙ ΕΣΤΑΙ.
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THE DESCRIPTION OF JESUS
[A letter by Publius Lentulus, Governor of Judea, To Tiberius Caeasar, Emperor of the Romans.]
This letter first appeared in the writings of Saint Anselm of Canterbury in the 11th century.
Many times during the duration of the centuries that have passed since the Birth of Christ, thousands of theories and points of view were heard about Jesus, so much so that many people reached the point of denying His very existence.
In the Library of Lazariton in Rome, one very important document exists that speaks about Christ. It is a letter describing Jesus written by Publius Lentulus, who was the governor of Judea before Pontius Pilate. The letter was addressed to Caesar, Emperor of Rome.
With this letter--reference, Lentulus informs the Roman Emperor about Jesus Christ, because he has heard that Caesar wished to know about Him.
The Emperor's curiosity appears to be great, because of the amazing things of great wonder, which were occurring in Judea that had reached his ears.
This letter exists in Rome today, and the fact that it was preserved for two thousand years, proves that it definitely a very important and significant document.
The Roman governor of Judea, Publius Lentulus was certainly objective about Jesus activities and gave significant information about the accusations, which were fabricated by the Jews against Christ, showing Him as an "enemy of Caesar."
This is the Letter
"I heard O Caesar, that you wish to know these things which I'm writing to you at present, about a certain Man of great virtue--Whose name is Jesus Christ, Whom the people esteem as a Prophet of the Truth. His Disciples say that He is the Son of God, the Creator of everything in Heaven and on Earth, and in these things He is found and exists.
Truly, Caesar, every day amazing things of great wonder are heard about Him. He raises the dead and heals the sick with only one word. He is of average height, well shaped, and of an amiable and reverent aspect, especially in His face, that all who gaze upon Him are compelled to love and fear Him.
His hair is the color of a ripe pecan which comes to His ears, and from there it falls into graceful waving curls that cover His shoulders, turning into a brilliant reddish earth color.
It is parted in the center from His crown accordingly to the fashion of the Nazarenes. His forehead is smooth and serene; His face is without wrinkles or spots. His nose and His mouth are formed in exquisite symmetry. His beard is thick; the same color as His hair, not long, and it is separated in the center. His eyes are exceptionally sweet and calm; they are serious and inspire fear; they have the power of the sun's rays. No one can stare straight into His eyes. When He reprimands, He creates fear; when He preaches He pleases everyone, and He is loved by everyone. He is exceedingly pleasant but in a serious way.
The people say that He has never been seen smiling, but frequently crying. His arms and hands are delectable to behold. In His conversations, He satisfies everyone. He has the most perfect body in the entire world. He is a man of extraordinary beauty and Divine perfection and exceeds in beauty of all the sons of men, as does His mother, who is the most beautiful woman ever seen in these parts.
If however, Your Majesty, O Caesar, wishes to see Him, as you have written to me before, inform me of this and I will send Him to you immediately.
Everyone in Jerusalem marvels at His wisdom, although He never studied anything, He possesses knowledge of all the sciences. He walks barefoot and wears no cover on His head. Seeing Him, many people laugh, but when they are before Him they tremble with fear and respect. The people say that never a man so eloquent, wise and modest as He has ever appeared n these parts. The truth is, as the Jewish people inform me, that never anyone gave advice or taught as this man's teachings. Many of the Judeans believe Him to be God. Others again tell me that He is an enemy of Your Majesty, O Caesar, and in various ways the perverse Jews annoy me. Many people say that He never offended anyone, but He has been fair and just to all.
All those who have become acquainted with Him say that they have been helped by Him. Consequently, O Caesar, I am willing to obey in Your Majesty and whatever you order me, it will be carried out."
In Jerusalem Indiction 7
Moon 11
To Your Majesty faithfully and respectfully
Publius Lentulus, Governor of Judea.
[Translated from Latin into Ancient Greek, by Saint Nicodimus, the Agiorite in his first book the Unseen Warfare published in 1899. G. Hronas translated this letter from the Ancient Greek into English in the year 2000.]
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"Glory Be To GOD For All Things!" -- Saint John Chrysostomos
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With sincere agape in His Holy Diakonia (Ministry),
The sinner and unworthy servant of God
+Father George