Letter 5027: The bishop of the diocese has died, and before his successor is established, I need to know the state of the...

Gregory to Cyprianus, deacon. The bishop of the diocese has died, and before his successor is established, I need to know the state of the church's resources. There are indications that the resources may have been diminished during his tenure — whether through poor management, personal appropriation, or other causes. Investigate this carefully. Examine the accounts, compare current resources to what they should have been, and report your findings to me. If there has been a genuine reduction in the church's resources, we need to understand why and whether anything can be recovered. Be thorough and honest in your investigation. Gregory

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