Description
This is not a visitation report, but a complaint from the bishop of Soissons about the dean and clerics of the church in Soissons, who claim exemption from his jurisdiction. The bishop requests the congregation to help establish and clarify his jurisdiction over the church and its members.
Date discussed 1655-07-03
Additional comments
The letter is signed "Simon, bishop of Soissons". Simon Legras was bishop of Soissons between 1624 and 1656. The letter was possibly directed to Cardinal Paolucci within SCC.
Relation
See: ASV Cong.Concilio, Libri Litter. Visit. SS. Liminum 10 for response from SCC
See also: Cong. Vescovi, Reg. Episcoporum 1655 (not in this database).