Letter from Luigi Da Palermo to PF, 1670-11-15, Tunis

Title

Letter from Luigi Da Palermo to PF, 1670-11-15, Tunis

Subject

Tunis
Tripoli
Capuchins
Franciscans
Seravezza case

Description

Letter from Luigi Da Palermo to PF. He confirms that the apostolic vicar in Algiers Jean Le Vacher has freed him, after he was captured from a French ship. The titular archbishop of Erevan, Persia, has arrived in Tunis, which has brought Luigi much consolation. The church [in Tunis] is doing well, and much has changed since Antonio Di Seravezza had pretended to be vicar general (which had caused division among the Christians). Luigi still asks PF for a confirmation of his position [as vicar apostolic of Tunis], because many still believe that Antonio Di Seravezza is the rightfull vicar apostolic. Luigi also writes that there is a great need for money to free Christian slaves, who are tempted to renounce their faith. 
Date discussed: 1671-08-06
Additional comments

Creator

Luigi Da Palermo

Source

APF SOCG 430, 233r-v

Date

1670-11-15

Contributor

Adressed to PF

Relation

For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 41, 305r, 330r-338r.

Format

Original; signed

Language

Italian
Latin

Type

Letter

Identifier

725

Coverage

Origin: Tunis
Destination: Rome

Citation

Luigi Da Palermo, “Letter from Luigi Da Palermo to PF, 1670-11-15, Tunis,” Early Modern Documents: Sources and Resources for Historical Research, accessed March 29, 2024, https://earlymoderndocs.omeka.net/items/show/13276.