ACC ~ Matthew 8 v30

AT SOME DISTANCE

CHROMATIUS: The swine to which the demons fled symbolize the unfaithful and unclean people who, feeding at some distance by the sea, were living according to the sins of the world. Thus the swine showed themselves to be a ready residence for the demons. Living nearby this worldly sea they are steeped in error and inordinate desire. This made it easy for them to be overcome by the demons. TRACTATE ON MATTHEW 43.5. [1]

[1] CCL 9a:408.