Epistle LVIII.
To Arsicinus Duke, the Clergy, Nobility, and Common
People (ordini et plebi) of the City of Ariminum.
Gregory to Arsicinus, &c.
How ready is the devotion of your love in expectation of
a pontiff the text of the report which you have addressed to us
shews. But, since the ordainer ought in such cases to be
exceedingly careful, we are watching over this case with due
deliberation. And so we warn your Charity by this present writing
that no
one need trouble
himself to apply to us in favour of Ocleatinus: but, if any one
is found in your own city to undertake this work with profit, so that
he cannot be objected to by us, let your choice concur in his
favour. But, if no one should be found fit for it, we have
mentioned to the bearers of these presents one to whom you may no less
accord your consent. But do you with one accord pray faithfully,
that, whosoever may be ordained, he may be able both to be profitable
to you and to display priestly service worthy of our
God
.