85 Chapter X.—Congratulate the inhabitants of Antioch on the close of the persecution. Since, according to your prayers, and the compassion which ye feel in Christ Jesus, it is reported to me that the Church which is at Antioch in Syria possesses peace, it will become you, as a Church of God, to elect a deacon to act as the ambassador of God [for you] to [the brethren there], that he may rejoice along with them when they are met together, and glor- ify the name [of God]. Blessed is he in Jesus Christ, who shall be deemed worthy of such a ministry; and ye too shall be glorified. And if ye are willing, it is not beyond your power to do this, for the sake484 of God; as also the nearest Churches have sent, in some cases bishops, and in others presbyters and deacons. Since, according to your prayers, and the compassion which ye feel in Christ Jesus, it is reported to me that the Church which is at Antioch in Syria possesses peace, it will become you, as a Church of God, to elect a bishop to act as the ambassador of God [for you] to [the brethren] there, that it may be granted them to meet together, and to glorify the name of God. Blessed is he in Christ Jesus, who shall be deemed worthy of such a ministry; and if ye be zealous [in this matter], ye shall receive glory in Christ. And if ye are willing, it is not al- together beyond your power to do this, for the sake of485 God; as also the nearest Churches have sent, in some cases bishops, and in others presbyters and deacons. 484 Literally, “for the name of.” 485 Literally, “for the name of.” Chapter X.—Congratulate the inhabitants of Antioch on the close of the persecution. 222 Chapter X.—Congratulate the inhabitants of Antioch on the close of the …