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Paul had amassed a large fortune which by law he was obligated to give to the diocese, but which he kept for himself. He consecrated
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private wealth and when public opposition tried to force him to abandon taking up his see, he threatened to remove his inherited wealth. He was consequently accepted as bishop.
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