Paulus episcopus Servus Servorum Dei…
The decree of Pope Paul II (Paulus) notifies the bishop of Caputaqua (Caputaquen) of a granted permission for the priest Angelo de Celenti to construct a new church and to reform the old one as a Carmelite monastery in the region of Silenti (baronia Silenti) in the Kingdom of Salerno (principatus Salerni).

Authenticity
Original.
Place and date of issue
Rome (Roma), March 15, 1471(?).
Seal
The bulla has not remained except for a brownish string (parchment fold-up is 6.3 cm, 3 slits for the string are spaced 4.5 cm apart).
Signed by
Jo. De Aquilone; S. Pele; A. de Senis; D. de Pisni; Jo. Mil; <…> p Alberto.
Language
Latin.
Illumination
The initial letters of the incipit are decorated, the intitial "P" takes up 5 lines (9.5 cm).
Materials
Parchment and ink.
Dimensions
Single sheet format: 49 x 25.5 + 6.3 cm.
Text: 40 x 12.5 cm.

 

CLEMENS PP. VIII...
The decree of Pope Clement VIII (Clemens PP. VIII) appoints Octaviano de Vipera castellan of Benevent (Beneventan(æ)) and demands that he swear to the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church and Popes of Rome before accepting the office.

Authenticity
Original.
Place and date of issue
Rome, September 26, 1596.
Seal
The document has not been sealed.
Signed by
M. Vestrius Barbianus, Pope's secretary.
Language
Latin.
Illumination
None.
Materials
Parchment and ink.
Dimensions
Single sheet format: 44.5 x 24.5 cm.
Text: 39.5 x 14.5 cm.

 

Clemens Episcopus Servus Servorum Dei...
The decree of Pope Clement VIII (Clemens) gives the archvicar of the bishop of Ravela (Ravellensis) permission to solemnize a marriage between the relatives Horatij Cepula and Silvie de Mauſe.

Authenticity
Original.
Place and date of issue
Rome, September 5, 1604.
Seal
The bulla has not remained (parchment fold-up is 3.8 cm, two slits for the string are spaced 7 cm apart).
Signed by
the cardinal and the elders of Roman Curia: Diamanderius(?); 3 other signatures are indecipherable.
Language
Latin.
Illumination
The initial letters of the incipit are decorated with floral ornamentation; the initial "C" measures 8 lines, 7.5 cm.
Materials
Parchment and ink.
Dimensions
Single sheet format: 31.4 x 20 + 3.8 cm.
Text: 26.5 x 13 cm.

 

CLEMENS PP VIII...
The decree of Pope Clement VIII (Clemens PP VIII) authorizes Octaviano de Vipera, Bishop of St. Severi (Sancti Severi), to administrate the property of the aforementioned diocese as well as to bear full responsibility for the fulfillment of churchly obligations.

Authenticity
Original.
Place and date of issue
Rome, December 23, 1604.
Seal
The document has not been sealed.
Signed by
M. Vestrius Barbianus, Pope's secretary.
Language
Latin.
Illumination
None.
Materials
Parchment and ink.
Dimensions
Single sheet format: 44.5 x 26 cm.
Text: 39 x 12 cm.

 

PAVLVS PP. V... Venerabilis frater Salutem...
The decree of Pope Paul V (Paulus PP. V) extends the deadline appointed by the decree of Pope Clement VIII (Clemens Papa VIII) of December 23, 1604 for Octaviano de Vipera, bishop of St.Severus (Sanctus Severus), to give an account of the fulfillment of churchly obligations.

Authenticity
Original.
Place and date of issue
Rome, June 4, 1605.
Seal
The document has not been sealed.
Signed by
M. Vestrius Barbianus, Pope's secretary.
Language
Latin.
Illumination
None.
Materials
Parchment and ink.
Dimensions
Single sheet format: 45 x 25.5 cm.
Text: 39 x 8.5 cm.