E06882: Pope Vitalian I, in 657/672, bestows privileges on several foundations, including the church of *Michael (the Archangel, S00181) on the Gargano peninsula (southern Italy). Written in Latin in Rome.

Vitalian I, Letter 11 Extract: Igitur quia postulasti a nobis quatenus reverendissima Beneventanensis Ecclesia, Deo favente, priviligiis reverendissimae sedis apostolicae decoraretur. ‘Therefore, because you asked it of us, with God’s favour, the most revered church of Benevento will be adorned with the privileges of the most revered apostolic see’ Vitalian then lists the churches which will receive the privileges. The only foundation dedicated to a saint is the church of St Michael on the Gargano. Text: Patrologia Latina 87. Translation and summary: Frances Trzeciak.