Letter 46: [Letter 46 of the Pelagius I collection.
Pope Pelagius I to the defender.
Pope Pelagius I instructs a defender of the Church to ensure that all those who have come to receive ecclesiastical assistance present themselves before the relevant authority in an orderly fashion, and to prevent any abuse of the hospitality or resources of the Church. He is to maintain proper records of those received and to report any irregularities. The letter reflects Pelagius's continuous attention to the proper administration of the Church's charitable and institutional resources during his pontificate.
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