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Charles Michel (1853-1930) was a specialist in ancient Greek language and literature, but also a versatile polymath with an interest in the history of religions. At Ghent University he was the teacher of Franz Cumont. As a confirmed Christian, he closely followed the controversy aroused by the innovative work of Alfred Loisy, with whom he initiated a correspondence. This contribution presents twelve unpublished letters, sent by Michel to Loisy, between the years 1902 and 1909, in which the author expresses his support for Loisy during the difficult period of confrontation with the Catholic hierarchy. He also congratulates him with his election to the Collège de France. Another topic is the new launch of the Revue d’histoire et de littérature religieuses : in these letters first appears the name of Cumont, as a possible future contributor to the journal.