Anthemius & Gregory the Great (Wisigothic)

I am directing you to arrange payment of the stipends specified: to the handmaids of God in question, to the...

You are to pay to Palatina thirty solidi [gold coins] per year for her sustenance.

I am establishing an annual payment of three solidi to each Jew who converts to the Christian faith in your area.

The estate of Massa Veneris belongs rightfully to the monastery of St.

Money was provided for the construction of a fort [the defense of Italian towns against the Lombards was a constant...

The late Bishop Importunus of Atella has died, and two things need attention.

The matter I am writing about requires your immediate attention.

Charges have been made against a man named Ilatus.

The way the case of the deacon John was handled — specifically regarding the failure to properly examine the charges...

The matter I am writing about requires your immediate personal attention.

A young man has received the monastic habit at Misenum [a town near Naples] after being brought there from Sicily.

I need you to summon Benenatus of Miseno along with all those who have brought accusations against him, and anyone...

I must return once more to the matter of Bishop Paschasius of Naples, whose neglect of his pastoral duties has...

I need you to locate Adeodatus, who bears this letter, and to look into the matter of a structure he has built on...

I am directing you to ensure that the agents and administrators of the Roman church do not trouble or disturb...

Donatus, who carries this letter to you, is a man known to us and deserving of your assistance.

Gregory to Anthemius, subdeacon [papal agent managing Church estates in Campania].

Gregory to Anthemius, subdeacon [a papal administrative officer].

I am not satisfied with the response — or rather, the lack of response — from Bishop Paschasius on the matter I...