Saint Remigius: " Be it known moreover, that as this precept respecting endurance under persecution specially belongs to the Apostles and their successors, men of fortitude, so the permission to fly is sufficiently proper for the weak in the faith, to whom the tender Master condescends, lest if they should offer themselves for martyrdom, under the pain they should deny the faith; and the sin of flight is lighter than that of denial.
Saint Remigius: " Furthermore, it should be known that as this decree concerning perseverance in the face of persecution uniquely pertains to the Apostles and their successors, individuals of unwavering resolve, so the permission to take to the skies is adequately suited for those who lack fortitude, to whom the merciful Master graciously condescends, lest if they were to volunteer for martyrdom, under the pain they might renounce their faith; and the sin of fleeing is less egregious than that of apostasy.