Letter 90
To Theophilus
Justice has gone from out mankind. In the past Andronicus did
injustice, but now in turn is treated with injustice. Nevertheless it is the character of
the Church to exalt the humble and to humble the proud. The Church detested this man
Andronicus on account of his actions, wherefore she pressed for this result, but now she
pities him for that his experiences have exceeded the measure of her malediction. On his
account we have incurred the displeasure of those now in power.
After it, it were dreadful if we never take our stand with those that
are prosperous, and now if we were ever weeping with them that weep. So we have snatched
him from the fell tribunal here, and have in other respects greatly mitigated his
sufferings. If your sacred person judges that this man is worthy of any interest, I shall
welcome this as a signal proof that God has not yet entirely abandoned him.