Letter from Michel Monmasson to [the CM superior in Rome], 1686-05-14, Algiers

Letter from Michel Monmasson to [the CM superior in Rome], 1686-05-14, Algiers

Algiers

CM petitions

Non-Catholic Christians

Slaves (Christian)

Letter from Michel Monmasson, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to CM superior in Rome. He writes about his arrival in the city, about the relations with the Dey, about his daily work, and the number of slaves in the city. He also asks several things: a) he wants to know what powers he has as vicar apostolic; b) how to act with regard to the Greek churches; c) he asks for medals with plenary indulgences so that he can distribute them among the slaves; and d) he requests a decree from PF stating that all the religious, both secular and regular, should obey the vicar apostolic when they are in his territory. At their meeting of 17 February 1687, the cardinals decided to postpone the discussion of this issue, so that they may first obtain some more information from the secretary.

Date discussed 1688-02-17

Additional comments

Michel Monmasson

APF SOCG 497, 133r, 134r-135v, 136v

1686-05-14

Addressed to [the superior of CM in Rome]

For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 57, 23r, 28r-v (database item 691).

French

Italian

Latin

Letter

697

Origin: Algiers

Destination: Rome