Gregory to Peter, subdeacon. To those who need the help of our commendation, it befits us, as far as reason allows, to afford support with a kindly mind. Accordingly, we have judged that Cyriacus and Joanna his wife, bearers of these presents, ought by our precept to be commended to your Discretion, so that you permit them to be oppressed or burdened by no one contrary to justice. But where it shall be necessary, let them enjoy your assistance, justice consenting, so that, equity being preserved, they may rejoice that our commendation, with your concurrence, profits them in all things.
But because the aforesaid woman, for the reason that after receiving the betrothal pledges she was converted from Judaism to the Christian religion, is said to endure molestation, and she has asserted that this same cause has already been stated and concluded, let your Discretion diligently inquire; and if it recognizes the cause to have been adjudged, let it permit no complaint henceforth in any manner to be reopened against the above-written woman. But let the things that have been adjudged be preserved by every means, lest, for having chosen the better path, she be shaken by the controversies of evil men.