Letter 12045

Gregory the Great (Wisigothic)Unknown|gregory great

**From:** Gregory I, Bishop of Rome
**To:** Eugenius, Deacon
**Date:** ~603 AD
**Context:** Grants two portions of land to needy servants of God.

I am directing that two portions of land be made available to the servants of God in need who have been brought to my attention. The Church's resources exist precisely for purposes like this — to provide for those who have given their lives to God's service but have nothing of their own. Ensure the transfer is properly documented and that the recipients understand that these lands are granted in perpetuity for their support.

Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.