Letter 3005: Item ad Felicem episcopum ex nomine suo

To Bishop Felix, in His Own Name Faithful salvation of the homeland, Felix — happy in hope, in name, in heart, Order of bishops, shining bright wherever you radiate, Restoring to the earth what public justice demanded, Tending the joys of old for our own times. Voice of the nobles, light of your lineage, defender of the people, Navigating past shipwreck — here where you stand as the harbor. Apostolic administrator, you who overcome even British lawlessness, Tested in adversity, you put arms to flight by the hope of the cross. Vivat! — adornment of the homeland, light of faith, author of honor, Splendor of bishops, love of our world and ours. [This is an acrostic poem: the first letters of each couplet spell FORTVNATVS.]

V Item ad Felicem episcopum ex nomine suo Fida salus patriae, Felix spe nomine corde, Ordo sacerdotum quo radiante micat, Restituis terris quod publica iura petebant, Temporibus nostris gaudia prisca ferens. Vox procerum, lumen generis, defensio plebis Naufragium prohibes hic ubi portus ades. Actor apostolicus qui iura Britannica vincens, Tutus in adversis, spe crucis arma fugas. Vive decus patriae, fidei lux, auctor honoris, Splendor pontificum, noster et orbis amor.