Paragraph:
72
Translation:
A few days later the emperor summoned the sanctified Sabas and said to him, ‘I have heard, father, that you have founded many monasteries in the desert. For whichever of them you wish, ask for a revenue for the needs of the inmates and we shall provide it, so that they may pray for the state entrusted to our care.’ Sabas replied, ‘ - - - We also beg you to found a hospital in the holy city for the care of sick strangers, and to build and appoint the church of the Mother of God whose foundations were laid some time ago by our archbishop Elias, for this is specially appropriate for Your Piety - - - .’
(transl. Price)
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Summary:
Sabas asks of Emperor Justinian to complete the building of the church of the Mother of God, AD 531.