Death & Dying
Book VIII, 150: On Eusebia and Basilissa
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. II, 1917)
Death & Dying
Here lie the most noble Eusebia and Basilissa, Christian nurslings of lovely Xola, and also Nonna’s holy body. Thou who passest these tombs, remember the great souls.
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Nazianzus, Gregory of. “Book VIII, 150: On Eusebia and Basilissa.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/gregory-nazianzus/155/.
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Nazianzus, Gregory of. “Book VIII, 150: On Eusebia and Basilissa.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/gregory-nazianzus/155/.
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