He was also honoured by the people of Crete .
A Christian who corresponded with Gregory of Nazianzus , Hypatius was praised highly by the historian Ammianus Marcellinus , who described him as gentle , placid , upright and honest .
Hypatius was also honoured by the people of Crete .
A Christian who corresponded with Gregory of Nazianzus , Hypatius was praised highly by the historian Ammianus Marcellinus , who described him as gentle , placid , upright and honest .