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E06398: A letter of Pope Gregory the Great (Register 9.155) of 599, to Callinicus, exarch of Italy, mentions Callinicus’ intention to travel to Rome to celebrate the feast day of *Peter (the Apostle, S00036), presumably from Ravenna (northern Italy). 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 9.155
Extract from towards the end of the letter:
Praeterea sancti Petri apostolorum principis natalicium diem in Romana ciuitate uos facere uelle perhibetis. Et oramus omnipotentem Dominum ut sua uos misericordia protegar et uota uestra uos implere concedat.
‘Besides this, you suggest that you want to celebrate the feast of Saint Peter, prince of the apostles, in the city of Rome. We pray our almighty Lord to protect you with his mercy and allow you to fulfil your prayers.’
Text: Norberg 1982, vol. 2, 711. Translation: Martyn 2004, vol. 2, 639, lightly modified.
Extract from towards the end of the letter:
Praeterea sancti Petri apostolorum principis natalicium diem in Romana ciuitate uos facere uelle perhibetis. Et oramus omnipotentem Dominum ut sua uos misericordia protegar et uota uestra uos implere concedat.
‘Besides this, you suggest that you want to celebrate the feast of Saint Peter, prince of the apostles, in the city of Rome. We pray our almighty Lord to protect you with his mercy and allow you to fulfil your prayers.’
Text: Norberg 1982, vol. 2, 711. Translation: Martyn 2004, vol. 2, 639, lightly modified.
History
Evidence ID
E06398Saint Name
Peter the Apostle : S00036Saint Name in Source
PetrusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - LettersLanguage
- Latin
Evidence not before
599Evidence not after
599Activity not before
599Activity not after
599Place 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 - Festivals
- Saint’s feast