Religion
Book I, 90: On Cyrus and Joannes
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Religion
To the holy martyrs, Cyrus, a past master in the art of healing, and Joannes, did Sophronius, as a slight return for his escape from a soul-distressing complaint of the eyes, dedicate this book.
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Codex Note
Ascribed to Sophronius Patriarch of Jerusalem.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 90: On Cyrus and Joannes.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/84/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 90: On Cyrus and Joannes.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/84/.
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