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E06370: A letter of Pope Gregory the Great (Register 6.50) of 596, to Palladius, bishop of Saintes (western Gaul), discusses a church in Saintes to the Apostles *Peter and *Paul (S00036; S00008), and the Roman martyrs *Laurence and *Pancratius (S00037; S00307), and mentions the despatch of relics of these four saints for altars in the church. Written in Latin in Rome.
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posted on 2018-09-11, 00:00 authored by francesPope Gregory the Great, Register of Letters 6.50
Full text of the letter:
GREGORIUS PALLADIO EPISCOPO SANTONIS GALLIARUM
Ueniens lator praesentium Leuparicus presbyter uester insinuauit nobis fraternitatem uestram ecclesiam in honorem beati Petri et Pauli apostolorum nec non Laurentii atque Pancratii martyrum construxisse atque illic tredecim altaria collocasse, ex quibus quattuor necdum dedicata comperimus remansisse ob hoc, quod suprascriptorum sanctorum reliquias illic collocare deo annuente disponitis. Et quia reliquias sanctorum Petri et Pauli nec non Laurentii atque Pancratii martyrum cum ueneratione praebuimus, hortamur ut eas cum reuerentia suscipere et collocare auxiliante domino debeatis, prouisuri ante omnia ut seruientibus ibidem non debeant alimoniorum deesse suffragia.
‘Gregory to Palladius, bishop of Saintes in Gaul
Your priest Leuparic, the bearer of this letter, came and informed us that your Fraternity has built a church in honour of the apostles, the blessed Peter and Paul, and also of the martyrs Laurence and Pancratius, and has constructed thirteen altars there. We have learned that four of them remain not dedicated as yet, because you are arranging to locate there some relics of the above-mentioned saints, with God’s blessing. And as we have with veneration provided relics of Saints Peter and Paul, and also of the martyrs Laurence and Pancratius, we ask that you receive them with reverence, and locate them there with the Lord’s help, taking care before all else that agreements on the supply of sustenance for those serving here should not be lacking.’
Text: Norberg 1982, vol. 1, 423. Translation: Martyn 2004, vol. 2, 437-8, modified.
Full text of the letter:
GREGORIUS PALLADIO EPISCOPO SANTONIS GALLIARUM
Ueniens lator praesentium Leuparicus presbyter uester insinuauit nobis fraternitatem uestram ecclesiam in honorem beati Petri et Pauli apostolorum nec non Laurentii atque Pancratii martyrum construxisse atque illic tredecim altaria collocasse, ex quibus quattuor necdum dedicata comperimus remansisse ob hoc, quod suprascriptorum sanctorum reliquias illic collocare deo annuente disponitis. Et quia reliquias sanctorum Petri et Pauli nec non Laurentii atque Pancratii martyrum cum ueneratione praebuimus, hortamur ut eas cum reuerentia suscipere et collocare auxiliante domino debeatis, prouisuri ante omnia ut seruientibus ibidem non debeant alimoniorum deesse suffragia.
‘Gregory to Palladius, bishop of Saintes in Gaul
Your priest Leuparic, the bearer of this letter, came and informed us that your Fraternity has built a church in honour of the apostles, the blessed Peter and Paul, and also of the martyrs Laurence and Pancratius, and has constructed thirteen altars there. We have learned that four of them remain not dedicated as yet, because you are arranging to locate there some relics of the above-mentioned saints, with God’s blessing. And as we have with veneration provided relics of Saints Peter and Paul, and also of the martyrs Laurence and Pancratius, we ask that you receive them with reverence, and locate them there with the Lord’s help, taking care before all else that agreements on the supply of sustenance for those serving here should not be lacking.’
Text: Norberg 1982, vol. 1, 423. Translation: Martyn 2004, vol. 2, 437-8, modified.
History
Evidence ID
E06370Saint Name
Peter the Apostle : S00036 Paul, the Apostle : S00008 Laurence/Laurentius, deacon and martyr of Rome : S00037 Pancratius, martyr of Rome : S00307Saint Name in Source
Petrus Paulus Laurentius PancratiusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - LettersLanguage
- Latin
Evidence not before
596Evidence not after
596Activity not before
596Activity not after
596Place of Evidence - Region
Rome and regionPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
RomePlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Rome Rome Rome Roma Ῥώμη RhōmēMajor author/Major anonymous work
Gregory the Great (pope)Cult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Ceremony of dedication
