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Epistle
XXII.
To Peter, Bishop.
Gregory to Peter, Bishop of Aleria in Corsica.
Inasmuch as in the isle of Corsica, at the place
Nigeunum, in the possession which is called Cellas Cupias belonging to
the holy Roman Church, which by the providence of God we serve, we have ordered to be founded a basilica,
with a baptistery1645
| 1645 Baptisteries were
anciently buildings contiguous to but apart from the churches.
Cf. III. 59, note 7. | , to the honour of
the blessed Peter, Prince of the apostles, and of Laurentius the
martyr, we therefore hereby exhort thy Fraternity to proceed at once to
the aforesaid place, and with observance of the venerable solemnities
of dedication to consecrate solemnly the aforesaid church and
baptistery. Deposit also reverently the holy relics
(sanctuaria) which you have received.E.C.F. INDEX & SEARCH
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