RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
71
year: 1103
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Giraldus Montis Thabor archiepiscopus
institution: Mount Tabor
text: Jul. 29. Lateran. Pope Paschal II confirms Giraldus Montis Thabor archiepiscopus in his metropolitan rights over all Galilee and Tiberias. He grants him the right to wear the pallium, and specifies the feasts and occasions on which it should be worn. He takes the abbey of Mt Tabor under papal protection. He confirms the abbey’s possessions granted by Godfrey of Bouillon and his successor King Baldwin I. He lists the casalia that ought to belong to the abbey: Boria ad pedem Montis Thabor; Damia; Saronia; Cafarseth/Capharsech; Lubia; Sysara/Sisara; Casta; Capharkemen/Capharkeme; Messa; Meschia; Mangana; Capharmaza; Caphartamara/Cafartamara; Endor; Malufh/Maluph; Cara; Nurith; Sulem; Elfule; Eumesara; Naim; Erbeth/Irbeth; Caimun/Cannun; Capharsuma in the territory of Acre; Desurchain in the territory of Tyre; Alme ad turonem Sapheth; Alme; Neeme in terra Belinas; in terra Sueth: Auara, Zaar, Elleeram, Betaras, Arthe, Taletap, Capharsalia; in terra de Grosso villano: Aingene, Seecip, Eusenia, Sesia; Elgor; Zepheria in terra Auram Ayn; in terra de Bettaniᶒ/Bethanie, Zera, Alcotaim/Alcotain, Menan, Hecdix. The abbey has parochial rights in Boria villa and the other parishes that belong to it. The monks can levy tithes on those casalia belonging to the abbey that are held by Christian milites.
Jul. 29. Lateran. Pope Paschal II confirms Giraldus Montis Thabor archiepiscopus in his metropolitan rights over all Galilee and Tiberias. He grants him the right to wear the pallium, and specifies the feasts and occasions on which it should be worn. He takes the abbey of Mt Tabor under papal... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 92-9, no. 5 (RRH no.39)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
128
year: 1112
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Monks of the abbey of Saint Mary of the Latins in Jerusalem
institution: Saint Mary of the Latins
text: Jun 19. Lateran. At the request of the abbot and monks of the abbey of St Mary of the Latins in Jerusalem, which was a hospice serving Latins [Latini], Italians and Lombards when Jerusalem was occupied by the Muslims [Sarracenorum Turcorumque temporibus], Pope Paschal II takes them under papal protection. He confirms their Cassinese Benedictine customs and their use of Roman psalmody. He forbids anyone to enter the abbey without the monks’ licence, other than the patriarch of Jerusalem. The abbot’s election will be according to the Benedictine Rule and no Italian is to be forced on the community. The ordination of an abbot is to be the prerogative of the patriarch of Jerusalem if the elect finds travelling to Rome for consecration difficult. No tithes are to be owed on harvests produced by the monks’ own labour or on oblations or revenues granted to the community. The abbey’s cemetery, and the cemeteries attached to its dependent churches, are to be available to those who wish burial, provided they are not excommunicates. Paschal confirms the abbey in its churches and possessions. The abbots may enjoy privileges granted by them by the churches of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Papal protection of St Mary has been recognized by the patriarch of Jerusalem.
Jun 19. Lateran. At the request of the abbot and monks of the abbey of St Mary of the Latins in Jerusalem, which was a hospice serving Latins [Latini], Italians and Lombards when Jerusalem was occupied by the Muslims [Sarracenorum Turcorumque temporibus], Pope Paschal II takes them under papal... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 112-16, no. 12
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
133
year: 1113
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Abbey of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Jan. 2. Benevento. Pope Paschal II confirms for Hvgo abbas and the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat all the gifts made by Godfrey [dux] and Baldwin [Ierosolimitanus rex] and others, and whatever the abbey will receive through the concessions of pontiffs, the liberality of princes and the oblations of the faithful. It will pay no tithes on the products of its own labour. It is free of episcopal procurations in Jerusalem. It can enjoy revenues from infidel peasants [rustici infideles]. Anyone can be buried in its cemetery. It can receive alms on behalf of those who die. It can enjoy parochial rights in its parishes. It can have relations with excommunicates. It is to be secure in its possesions and rights, saving its canonical subjection to the Church of Jerusalem.
Jan. 2. Benevento. Pope Paschal II confirms for Hvgo abbas and the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat all the gifts made by Godfrey [dux] and Baldwin [Ierosolimitanus rex] and others, and whatever the abbey will receive through the concessions of pontiffs, the liberality of princes and... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 117-19, no. 14 (RRH no. 70)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
439
year: 1144
initiator: Pope Celestine II
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jan. 10. Lateran. Writing to Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Celestine II notes that King Fulk of Jerusalem and Queen Melisende wished to establish a monastery for professed men or women in the church of Sanctus Lazarus at Bethania and were supported in their appeal to the Holy See by Patriarch William of Jerusalem and his hierarchy. Pope Celestine assents to this and confirms the gift to the Holy Sepulchre of the casale of Thecua by King Fulk in exchange for casalia surrendered by the canons to provide a living for the community at St Lazarus.
Jan. 10. Lateran. Writing to Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Celestine II notes that King Fulk of Jerusalem and Queen Melisende wished to establish a monastery for professed men or women in the church of Sanctus Lazarus at Bethania and were supported in their appeal to the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 174-5, no. 53 (RRH no. 221)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
442
year: 1144
initiator: Pope Lucius II
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Sept. 14. Rome. Writing to Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Lucius II takes them under apostolic protection and confirms the rights and properties granted by Duke Godfrey, King Baldwin [I] and Patriarch Arnulf [of Chocques]: half of all oblations offered to the Holy Sepulchre; oblations to the relic of the True Cross, except on Good Friday or when the patriarch has some need of them; the tithes of the city of Jerusalem and the lands around, except for the tithes of the funda and of half of the benefice handed by the king in exchange for the bishopric of Bethlehem; the church of St Peter in Jaffa.
Sept. 14. Rome. Writing to Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Lucius II takes them under apostolic protection and confirms the rights and properties granted by Duke Godfrey, King Baldwin [I] and Patriarch Arnulf [of Chocques]: half of all oblations offered to the Holy Sepulchre... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 177-8, no. 55 (RRH no. 225)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
881
year: 1172
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: O. praeceptor and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jun. 20. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III writes to O. praeceptor and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He describes how he was visited by B. prior, W., Garnerius and certain brothers, as well as by E. archidiaconus Iherosolimitanus and certain other brothers, with letters from Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem, King Amalric and other persons. These letters requested the restoration of G. to the magisterium of the Order. The prior and brothers told the pope how G. had left for a cave and resigned his office; how he had resumed the magisterium when persuaded to do so by the patriarch and other religious men; how he had spurned advice and resigned again, surrendering privately the insignia [belt, purse and seal] of a magister; and how, when the chapter agreed to receive as magister the man he nominated, he and 12 brothers had elected a brother called Castus to be magister, the election of whom the pope had confirmed. Castus has died. The pope orders the brothers to elect another suitable and honest man, who is neither too old or too young. Considering the damage and debts incurred during G.’s rule, Pope Alexander turns down the requests of the patriarch and the king, and the arguments of the archdeacon and the brothers who came with him. He confirms G.’s resignation, imposing perpetual silence on this issue. He adds that whoever becomes magister must promise to hold and keep the Order’s ancient and reasonable customs, following in the footsteps of Giraldus and R., once magistri. He must not treat major matters on the Order’s behalf or receive and fortify castles on the frontier with the Turci without the common counsel of the chapter or the greater or wiser part of it. He must not bind any brother by private oath or faith except in common chapter and for a manifest and reasonable cause. And he must not presume to make any pact with any person involving faith or an oath without the assent of chapter or the greater and wiser part of it.
Jun. 20. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III writes to O. praeceptor and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He describes how he was visited by B. prior, W., Garnerius and certain brothers, as well as by E. archidiaconus Iherosolimitanus and certain other brothers, with letters from... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 2:227-30, no. 20. See Mayer, UKJ 2:614 (RRH no. 492a)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1398
year: 1198
initiator: Pope Celestine III
text: *June-Early Sept. 1196 - Jan. 8 1198. Pope Celestine III confirms the decision not to impose tithes as capitationes in the island of Cyprus.
*June-Early Sept. 1196 - Jan. 8 1198. Pope Celestine III confirms the decision not to impose tithes as capitationes in the island of Cyprus.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 363-4, no. 180
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1634
year: 1210
initiator: Amaury, maire de la ville d’Antioche
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *After Sept. Amaury [actually Acharius] maire de la ville d’Antioche, records that in the presence of his court he has put the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in possession of the city of Gibel. This had been given to the Order by Prince Raymond Rupen at a time when it was occupied by the infidels. The place has since been abandoned and in the presence of the court the Order’s banner was raised in the highest point in the city, which was delivered into the hands of frère Joubert châtelain de Margat.
*After Sept. Amaury [actually Acharius] maire de la ville d’Antioche, records that in the presence of his court he has put the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in possession of the city of Gibel. This had been given to the Order by Prince Raymond Rupen at a time when it was occupied by the infidels... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:127, no. 1358 (RRH no. 820)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1819
year: 1219
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus
text: Apr. 26. Rome. St Peter’s. Pope Honorius III confirms the freedom from excommunication of magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus, who had used violence against a priest, but had been absolved by the late Patriarch Peter of Antioch on condition that he presents himself to the Holy See.
Apr. 26. Rome. St Peter’s. Pope Honorius III confirms the freedom from excommunication of magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus, who had used violence against a priest, but had been absolved by the late Patriarch Peter of Antioch on condition that he presents himself to the Holy See.
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 338-9, no. 37
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1838
year: 1220
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: John of Brienne
text: Feb. 2. Viterbo. At the request of King John of Jerusalem, Pope Honorius III recognizes John’s hereditary right to the kingdom of [Cilician] Armenia, by reason of his marriage to H. regina.
Feb. 2. Viterbo. At the request of King John of Jerusalem, Pope Honorius III recognizes John’s hereditary right to the kingdom of [Cilician] Armenia, by reason of his marriage to H. regina.
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 355-6, no. 47