Letter 1079: Source. Translated by James Barmby. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Vol.
Book I, Letter 79
To Martinus, Bishop in Corsica.
Gregory to Martinus.
When people ask for what is just, we should listen with a willing ear, so that petitioners may find the remedy they hope for and the Church is not left without a shepherd's care.
Since the church of Tanates [a town in Corsica], where Your Fraternity formerly held episcopal office, has been so seized and ruined by hostile invaders [likely Lombard or Saracen raiders] that there is no hope of your returning there, we appoint you by this letter as the permanent bishop of the Church of Saona, which has long been deprived of a bishop's guidance.
Arrange and order all things there according to canon law [church rules] with vigilant care and love of God, so that Your Fraternity may rejoice in having found a new home, and the Church of God may be filled with joy at having received you as its bishop.
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