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March 15. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to the abbot and monks of the Cistercian abbey of Belliloci (Beaulieu) on the island of Cyprus in the diocese of Nicosia (Nicosiensis), relating that their petition that was read to him claimed that via a letter Cardinal-Bishop [Eudes of Châteauroux] of Tusculum (Tusculanus), then papal legate in those parts, had conceded to them the right to transfer to the place of Belli Loci next to Nicosia, more proper for contemplative uses, from the place of Pirgo (Pyrgos) where they were then residing, which for many justifiable reasons was unsuitable, notwithstanding the opposing constitution of the Cistercian Order. On the authority of this concession the abbot and monks afterwards moved to Beaulieu. At their request, the pope confirms and strengthens this concession and the monks’ transfer, allowing them to remain there freely and licitly, notwithstanding any letters obtained or to be obtained or if Archbishop [Hugh] and the chapter of Nicosia do not agree. The pope then quotes the legate’s letter of 21 July 1251.