Gregory to Castorius, bishop of Rimini. Timothea, a woman of illustrious rank, has intimated to us by a petitionary representation what is contained in the following: namely, that within the city of Rimini, on a site of her own right, she has of her own devotion founded an oratory, which she desires to be consecrated in honour of the holy Cross. And therefore, dearest brother, if the aforesaid structure stands within the jurisdiction of your city, and if it is established that no body has been buried there, then, having first received the lawful endowment — that is, of the whole of her property, with the exception of —
— eight ounces of her movable, immovable, and self-moving goods, she retaining for herself the usufruct for the days of her life, and secured by municipal records; then you shall solemnly consecrate the aforesaid oratory, though without public Masses, in such wise that in that same place neither in future times may a baptistery be built, nor may you appoint a resident presbyter there. And if perhaps she should wish Masses to be performed there, let her know that a presbyter is to be requested from your charity, so that nothing else be presumed in any way by any other priest. The holy relics received you shall place with due reverence.