Book VIII, 147: On Bassus who was slain by Robbers

Dear Bassus, the special darling of Christ, far from thy home thou hast fallen by the robber’s hand ; nor dost thou even rest in the tomb of thy fathers. But yet great is the name thou hast left in all Cappadocia. The columns in which thy name is written are far better than solid ones. This is the memorial made for thee by Gregory whom thou lovedst.