Gregory to Clementina the patrician. Know, glorious daughter, that the presbyter Amandus has been elected to the episcopate by the people of Surrentum. Since we have written that he ought to be sent here, you ought not to be saddened at his absence, for he is not believed to depart who is with you in mind. And since he who once pleased you is welcome to those seeking a shepherd, blessing almighty God, rejoice rather in this with Christian devotion; and be cheerfully zealous that he may come to us the sooner, to profit others; for it belongs to sincere charity to exult when he who is loved is called to this end, that he may increase.