The entire population of the city stood from dawn to dusk waiting for the decision of the holy council [of Ephesus]. When they heard that the wretched man [Nestorius] was deposed, they all began, with one voice, to cry out in praise of the holy council, glorifying God because the enemy of the faith had fallen. When we came out of the church they made a procession ahead of us to the lodging house (for it was getting dark by this time) and even the women came out carrying incense to perfume the path before us. Our Saviour has demonstrated his power in the face of all who blaspheme his glory. Accordingly we will finish the legal papers necessary for his excommunication, and then by God’s grace we will soon be with you again.