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Chapter X.; original source section: Chapter 10; original book/conference: XVII. The Second Conference of Abbot Joseph.
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Our question about our fear of the oath which we gave in the monastery in Syria.
Complete source paragraph · Conferences of John Cassian, Part II, Chapter X.; original source section: Chapter 10; original book/conference: XVII. The Second Conference of Abbot Joseph., source paragraph 2 · Original source
Germanus: In so far as it concerns our desire, which we undertook to carry out for the sake of spiritual profit, we were hoping to be edified by continual intercourse with you. For if we were to return to our monastery it is certain that we should not only fail of so sublime a purpose, but that we should also
Complete source paragraph · Conferences of John Cassian, Part II, Chapter X.; original source section: Chapter 10; original book/conference: XVII. The Second Conference of Abbot Joseph., source paragraph 3 · Original source