This letter emphasizes the importance of strengthening and promoting pagan practices in Galatia, urging priests to actively encourage devotion to the gods and oppose Christian influence.
Julian advocates for social and religious reforms, including charitable donations, proper conduct, and respectful treatment of magistrates, to foster religious vitality and public piety.
He also emphasizes the need for a united and dedicated pagan community, asserting that their success depends on their adherence to traditional practices and their efforts to outshine Christian charity and benevolence.
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