Gregory to Passivus, bishop of Fermo. Allio, count of the fortress of Aprutium, in the territory of Fermo, has suggested to us by a petitionary representation, which is contained in the following, that in the aforesaid fortress he has founded an oratory at his own expense, out of his devotion, which he desires to be consecrated in honour of blessed Peter, chief of the apostles.
And therefore, dearest brother, if the aforesaid construction stands by right within your diocese, in which you discharge the office of visitation, and it is certain that no body is buried there, then, a lawful endowment having first been received—that is, small fields of land with one farmstead, one yoke of broken oxen, two cows, four pounds of silver, one strewn bed, fifteen head in the herd, two head of bronze vessels, five implements, and, free from fiscal tributes, six solidi, and secured by municipal records—you shall solemnly consecrate the aforesaid oratory.
We wish you also to establish there a cardinal presbyter, so that as often as the aforesaid founder should perchance wish Masses to be celebrated for himself, or the concourse of the faithful should require it, there may be nothing that can hinder the sacred solemnities of the Masses from being carried out; but the sacred relics received you shall place with due reverence.