1. Papyrus 2489
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2489
- Title:
- Letter to Apa Paieous Requesting Prayers (P.Lond. VI 1917, TM 16855)
- Scope & Content:
- A letter addressed to Apa Paieous, head of the Meletian community in Hathor, appealing to him for the benefit of his prayers and for the circulation of the prayers throughout the monastery of Meletian anchorites as well as in the immediate neighbourhood.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 330-340
- Extent:
-
A papyrus sheet, damaged throughout, especially at the bottom and in its right portion; writing is along the fibres on the front, and on the back there are a few faded traces of crosses. Mounted in a glass case.
