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Archbishop Adolf of Mainz officially mandates the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to secure divine favor for the faithful. This document reveals how medieval authorities used liturgy and indulgences to shape public devotion. It serves as a direct look at the legal and spiritual machinery of the Church.