Religion
Book I, 8: On the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul near St. Sergius in the property of Hormisdas
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Honouring the King of Kings, Christ, with his works, Justinian built this glorious temple to Peter and Paul, for by giving honour to His servants a man offereth great glory to the King Himself. Here is profit for the soul and for the eyes. Let each get what he hath need of by his prayers, and take joy in looking at the beauty and splendour of the house.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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MLA
Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 8: On the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul near St. Sergius in the property of Hormisdas.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/7/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 8: On the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul near St. Sergius in the property of Hormisdas.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/7/.
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