Life The Synodical Letter of the Council of Caesarea (Ἀπόσπασμα τῆς συνοδικῆς ἐπιστολῆς τῆς ἐν Καισαρείᾳ συνόδου) is a 4th-century CE ecclesiastical document, not an individual author. It is a conciliar epistle produced by bishops convened in Caesarea, the metropolitan see of Cappadocia Prima, to announce decisions on doctrine, discipline, or church governance [1]. This period was defined by theological controversy and conciliar activity following Christianity's legalization, with Caesarea being a major center associated with figures like Basil the Great [2].

Works * _Synodical Letter of the Council of Caesarea_ – A fragmentary conciliar epistle, as indicated by the Greek term Ἀπόσπασμα ("excerpt") in its title [3].

Significance The letter exemplifies a key genre of early Christian administrative literature, vital for building networks of communication and doctrinal consensus. Its survival, even as a fragment, provides evidence for the theological and institutional activity within an important 4th-century metropolitan see, illustrating how orthodoxy and church structures were defined through regional councils [1][2].

Sources 1. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics: https://oxfordre.com/classics/ 2. Encyclopædia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/ 3. Perseus Digital Library, Word Study Tool for "ἀπόσπασμα": http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/morph?l=a%29po%2Fspasma&la=greek&can=a%29po%2Fspasma0&prior=