Letter 4015: Gregory to Januarius, Bishop of Caralis (Cagliari). Theodosia, a religious lady, being desirous of carrying out the intention of her late husband Stephen by the building of a monastery , has begged us to transmit our letters to your Fraternity, whereby, through our commendation, she may the more readily be counted worthy of your aid. She asserts...
Gregory to Januarius, Bishop of Cagliari.
Theodosia, a devout woman wishing to carry out the intentions of her late husband Stephen by building a monastery, has asked us to write to your Fraternity so that our recommendation may help her obtain your assistance.
She tells us her husband had directed the monastery to be built on the estate called Piscenas, which has come into the possession of the guesthouse of the late Bishop Thomas. But although the current owner of the property would allow her to build on land that is not hers, the Lord rightly objects to such an arrangement. We have therefore agreed to her alternative proposal: that she build a convent for consecrated women, with the Lord's help, in a house of her own that she says she possesses in Cagliari.
Since she reports that this house is currently burdened by visitors and guests, we urge your Fraternity to assist her in every way and to lend the protection of your office to her undertaking. Your active support will make you a partner in the spiritual reward of both her departed husband's devotion and her own.
As for the relics she has requested for the site, we direct that your Fraternity deposit them there with due reverence.
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