Epistles of Ignatius

You have been the disciples of Paul and Peter; do not lose what was entrusted to you. Remember Euodias, your deservedly-blessed pastor, into whose hands the apostles first entrusted the leadership over you. Let us not bring disgrace upon our Father. Let us prove ourselves His true-born children, and not illegitimate ones. You know how I have acted among you. The things which I spoke to you when I was present, I now write to you while absent. "If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema." Be followers of me. My soul be for yours when I attain to Jesus. Remember my bonds.