RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1569
year: 1206
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Apr. 20. Rome. St Peter’s. Because the dispute between the patriarchs of Antioch and Jerusalem over the boundary between the province of Tyre and the province Petracensis has not been resolved over a long period Pope Innocent orders the patriarch of Jerusalem, papal legate, and the canons of the Holy Sepulchtre to send suitable representatives to him in Rome during the 3 years from the next Feast of St Luke to answer the charges made by the patriarch of Antioch against the patriarch of Jerusalem’s predecessor and the canons.
Apr. 20. Rome. St Peter’s. Because the dispute between the patriarchs of Antioch and Jerusalem over the boundary between the province of Tyre and the province Petracensis has not been resolved over a long period Pope Innocent orders the patriarch of Jerusalem, papal legate, and the canons of the... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 9:97-8, no. 52
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1568
year: 1206
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
text: Mar. 30. Lateran. Pope Innocent III has been informed by G. de Montebiliardi regni Iier[oso]l[im]itani comestabulus et Cypri regis tutor et bajulus regni [Cypri] that there had been an agreement between the late King Aimery of Cyprus and comes Henricus Ier[oso]l[im]itani regni dominus on the marriage of their sons and daughters, and over the county of Jaffa. The pope orders the patriarch of Jerusalem, papal legate, to see that the agreement is observed, once he has enquired into the truth of the matter.
Mar. 30. Lateran. Pope Innocent III has been informed by G. de Montebiliardi regni Iier[oso]l[im]itani comestabulus et Cypri regis tutor et bajulus regni [Cypri] that there had been an agreement between the late King Aimery of Cyprus and comes Henricus Ier[oso]l[im]itani regni dominus on the... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 9:46-7, no. 28; Schabel, Bullarium 1:145-6, no. b-27 (RRH no. 811)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1566
year: 1206
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Church of Nicosia
text: Jan. 28. Rome. St Peter’s. Pope Innocent III writes to the chapter of the church of Nicosia, taking it and its possessions under papal protection. He refers specifically to a house which belonged to the late Guillermus de Caurellis, which had been derelict and had been restored by the archbishop of Nicosia; a garden in Nicosia; and a prastia called Pallorum, granted in alms by King Aimery.
Jan. 28. Rome. St Peter’s. Pope Innocent III writes to the chapter of the church of Nicosia, taking it and its possessions under papal protection. He refers specifically to a house which belonged to the late Guillermus de Caurellis, which had been derelict and had been restored by the archbishop of... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:144-5, no. b-26
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1585
year: 1207
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 31. Rome. St Peter’s. Replying to queries from the patriarch of Jerusalem, Pope Innocent III declares: (1) that priests who arrive in the East and cannot provide letters or testimony of their ordination should not be permitted to say Mass; (2) that priests and religious who have absconded and have adopted secular dress are not to be tolerated, unless they can prove that they have already been punished; (3) that he leaves the issue of clergy who have committed crime or irregularities or who, together with debtors, have sought sanctuary with the Knights Templar or Hospitallers of St John, to the patriarch, who knows the law.
Jan. 31. Rome. St Peter’s. Replying to queries from the patriarch of Jerusalem, Pope Innocent III declares: (1) that priests who arrive in the East and cannot provide letters or testimony of their ordination should not be permitted to say Mass; (2) that priests and religious who have absconded and... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 9:430-2, no. 252; Decretal 1.22.3, ‘Liber Extra’, col. 140
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1586
year: 1207
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
text: Feb. 3. Rome. St Peter’s. At the request of the patriarch of Jerusalem, Pope Innocent III postpones the case between the patriarchs of Antioch and Jerusalem over the church of Tyre, allowing the patriarch of Jerusalem or his representatives to answer to the charges in Rome during the three years from the next octave of the Feast of Epiphany.
Feb. 3. Rome. St Peter’s. At the request of the patriarch of Jerusalem, Pope Innocent III postpones the case between the patriarchs of Antioch and Jerusalem over the church of Tyre, allowing the patriarch of Jerusalem or his representatives to answer to the charges in Rome during the three years... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 9:429-30, no. 251
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
1603
year: 1208
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
institution: Templars
additional institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jul. 10. San Germano. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem and the magistri of the Knights Templar [militia Templi] and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem that a major Christian army is being gathered in Germany and France, and that in Germany a general tax has been imposed with the agreement of the princes. He adds that 1000 librae Provenienses has been collected in the Temple in Paris, drawn from an alms gift from the Cistercians and from the fortieth imposed on Church incomes. This will be sent to the Holy Land. He asks them to prepare, not only in the province of Jerusalem, but also in Antioch and Tripoli, for the arrival of the Christian forces.
Jul. 10. San Germano. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem and the magistri of the Knights Templar [militia Templi] and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem that a major Christian army is being gathered in Germany and France, and that in Germany a general tax has been imposed with... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 11:162-4, no. 104
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
1599
year: 1208
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
text: Mar. 4. Lateran. Hearing that with the agreement of the count of Tripoli and some of the citizens of Antioch, Greek clergy have installed a Greek patriarch in the province of Antioch and have withdrawn their obedience to the Latin patriarch, Pope Innocent III orders the patriarch of Jerusalem as papal legate to threaten the count and the mayor and consuls [of the commune] of Antioch with excommunication unless they desist.
Mar. 4. Lateran. Hearing that with the agreement of the count of Tripoli and some of the citizens of Antioch, Greek clergy have installed a Greek patriarch in the province of Antioch and have withdrawn their obedience to the Latin patriarch, Pope Innocent III orders the patriarch of Jerusalem as... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 11:10-11, no. 8
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1598
year: 1208
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
text: Feb. 13. Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem that he has heard recounted in many letters that the count of Tripoli has imprisoned the patriarch of Antioch and his 2 nephews. He is saddened by the dissension between the count and the Knights Templar on one side and King Leon of Armenia and his nephew on the other. He asks the patriarch of Jerusalem to work for the liberation of the patriarch of Antioch and his nephews, to release the count from excommunication if he frees them, and to mediate between the count and the Templars and the king of Armenia.
Feb. 13. Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem that he has heard recounted in many letters that the count of Tripoli has imprisoned the patriarch of Antioch and his 2 nephews. He is saddened by the dissension between the count and the Knights Templar on one side and King... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 10:382-4, no. 214 (RRH no. 827b)