RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1602
year: 1208
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
text: Jul. 9. San Germano. The four-year legation of the patriarch of Jerusalem having expired, Pope Innocent III extends it for another four years.
Jul. 9. San Germano. The four-year legation of the patriarch of Jerusalem having expired, Pope Innocent III extends it for another four years.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 11:161-2, no. 103
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1604
year: 1208
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
text: Jul. 12. San Germano. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem that he has heard with sadness that the patriarch of Antioch has died while imprisoned by the count of Tripoli. He orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to assist the church of Antioch and, representing the pope, to absolve any canons of Antioch from excommunication, to assist in their canonical election of a new patriarch, to resolve the issue of a new dean and to impose the excommunication of the count of Tripoli strictly until he makes satisfaction.
Jul. 12. San Germano. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem that he has heard with sadness that the patriarch of Antioch has died while imprisoned by the count of Tripoli. He orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to assist the church of Antioch and, representing the pope, to absolve any... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 11:164-5, no. 105 (RRH no. 827c)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1613
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem and the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem
institution: Templars
additional institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: c.Apr. 23, Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem and the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem that Joh[ann]es de Sambuco frater Ierosolimitani Hospitalis Sancti Basilii is bringing out on the pope’s behalf 1206 and a half oboles, 9 skifati, 7 marabuttini and 80 unciae in Roman weight of skifati and broken gold pieces, the whole totalling 850 librae Provenienses. The master and brothers of the [Templar house on the] Aventine are despatching an emissary with an equivalent amount of much money. Innocent records that he entrusted 1000 auri librae Proveniensis to be carried by the Knights Templar last year, but has not had any acknowledgement. And he plans to send by means of the Hospitallers of St John and the Knights Templar a further 1400 marcae argenti to be spent as the patriarch and Joh[ann]es Brenensis comes advise. He wishes to provide the patriarch of Antioch with money for his use.
c.Apr. 23, Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem and the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem that Joh[ann]es de Sambuco frater Ierosolimitani Hospitalis Sancti Basilii is bringing out on the pope’s behalf 1206 and a half oboles, 9 skifati... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 12:49-50, no. 28 (RRH no. 837a)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1614
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Dean, magistri R. and P. canonici Antiocheni, and all the clergy residing in the castle of Cursarium; all the prelates and clergy of the diocese of Antioch; and all milites, burgenses, servientes, Siriani, Armenii and other ligii homines of the church of Antioch living in the castle of Cursarium
text: May 26. Viterbo. Pope Innocent III writes to the dean, magistri R. and P. canonici Antiocheni, and all the clergy residing in the castle of Cursarium; all the prelates and clergy of the diocese of Antioch; and all milites, burgenses, servientes, Siriani, Armenii and other ligii homines of the church of Antioch living in the castle of Cursarium. He knows that in letters to Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem they have accepted the translation of the bishop of Ivrea to the patriarchate of Antioch. He orders them to obey Patriarch Peter and to surrender to him the castle of Cursarium and the patriarchal possessions there.
May 26. Viterbo. Pope Innocent III writes to the dean, magistri R. and P. canonici Antiocheni, and all the clergy residing in the castle of Cursarium; all the prelates and clergy of the diocese of Antioch; and all milites, burgenses, servientes, Siriani, Armenii and other ligii homines of the... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 12:72-3, no. 38
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1615
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Count of Tripoli
text: c.May 26. Viterbo. Pope Innocent III exhorts the count of Tripoli to show due respect to Patriarch Peter of Antioch, to help him at the castle of Cursarium and to refrain from molesting patriarchal rights and possessions.
c.May 26. Viterbo. Pope Innocent III exhorts the count of Tripoli to show due respect to Patriarch Peter of Antioch, to help him at the castle of Cursarium and to refrain from molesting patriarchal rights and possessions.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 12:73-4, no. 39
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1616
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: King Leon I of Cilician Armenia
institution: Templars
text: Jun. 4. Viterbo. Pope Innocent III writes to King Leon of Cilician Armenia, deploring the dispute between Leon, his nephew and the count of Tripoli and the resulting danger to Antioch. He has received letters from Leon and his emissaries, the archbishop-elect of Tarsus and a brother of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, but complains of Leon’s obduracy in submitting to judgement on the matter and his use of force. Innocent has asked the count of Tripoli to surrender the citadel of Antioch to Patriarch Peter of Antioch, whom the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem have promised to assist. Innocent exhorts Leon to observe a truce with the count of Tripoli and to return the castle of Gaston, which Leon holds unjustly, to the Knights Templar.
Jun. 4. Viterbo. Pope Innocent III writes to King Leon of Cilician Armenia, deploring the dispute between Leon, his nephew and the count of Tripoli and the resulting danger to Antioch. He has received letters from Leon and his emissaries, the archbishop-elect of Tarsus and a brother of the Hospital... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 12:84-7, no. 45 (RRH no. 838)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1627
year: 1210
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
institution: Templars
additional institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Aug. c.27. Lateran Pope Innocent III orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to investigate the complaint of the Knights Templar that the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre are wearing white mantles [pallia alba]. Innocent allows them to do so until the patriarch makes a decision.
Aug. c.27. Lateran Pope Innocent III orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to investigate the complaint of the Knights Templar that the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre are wearing white mantles [pallia alba]. Innocent allows them to do so until the patriarch... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 13:204, no. 124
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1628
year: 1210
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
additional institution: Templars
text: Aug. 27. Lateran. Pope Innocent III authorizes the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre to continue to wear white mantles [alba pallia] for the time being. They had been doing so on the assumption that this was intended when it was established at their foundation that they were to follow Templar military practices. The Templars have complained. Innocent has written to the patriarch of Jerusalem on the matter.
Aug. 27. Lateran. Pope Innocent III authorizes the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre to continue to wear white mantles [alba pallia] for the time being. They had been doing so on the assumption that this was intended when it was established at their foundation... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 13:203, no. 123
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1650
year: 1211
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch
text: Sept. 24. Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Antioch that he has heard of the complaints of O. de Dempera, who had married E. the sister of King Hugh of Cyprus, that R. the nephew of the king of Armenia, had detained her and had had sexual relations with her. The patriarch is to investigate and judge.
Sept. 24. Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Antioch that he has heard of the complaints of O. de Dempera, who had married E. the sister of King Hugh of Cyprus, that R. the nephew of the king of Armenia, had detained her and had had sexual relations with her. The patriarch is to... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:159-60, no. b-34
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1651
year: 1211
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 30. Lateran. Pope Innocent III has heard that the legitimacy of the election by the chapter of Nicosia of magister Durandus eiusdem ecclesie thesaurarius to the archbishopric has been challenged by many, including Galterus de Monte Beliardo, a parishioner. Durandus has claimed that this challenge is motivated by the animosity Galterus has for the king. The pope does not have enough evidence. He asks the patriarch of Jerusalem to judge the case. If he finds for the elect he should consecrate him and confer the pallium.
Dec. 30. Lateran. Pope Innocent III has heard that the legitimacy of the election by the chapter of Nicosia of magister Durandus eiusdem ecclesie thesaurarius to the archbishopric has been challenged by many, including Galterus de Monte Beliardo, a parishioner. Durandus has claimed that this... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:160-1, no. b-35