RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1883
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch
text: Jul. 10. Lateran. Writing to the patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch, Pope Honorius III recounts how, 50 years or more before, Patriarch Aimery of Antioch had reduced the number of canons in the church of Antioch from 18 to 12 or 13, in order to have the funds to strengthen the defence of the castle of Cursarium. Afterwards the number had increased, but now, at the request of the patriarch and chapter, the pope confirms a limitation to a total of 16 canons.
Jul. 10. Lateran. Writing to the patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch, Pope Honorius III recounts how, 50 years or more before, Patriarch Aimery of Antioch had reduced the number of canons in the church of Antioch from 18 to 12 or 13, in order to have the funds to strengthen the defence... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 371-2, no. 58
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1881
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch
text: Jul. 10. Lateran. Reporting that in his presence the archbishop of Apamea has informed him of the loss of the seat of his diocese and its possessions to the Muslims and has asked for assistance, Pope Honorius III orders the patriarch of Antioch to ensure that they are returned to the archbishop.
Jul. 10. Lateran. Reporting that in his presence the archbishop of Apamea has informed him of the loss of the seat of his diocese and its possessions to the Muslims and has asked for assistance, Pope Honorius III orders the patriarch of Antioch to ensure that they are returned to the archbishop.
sources: Claverie, Honorius, p. 370, no. 57
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1880
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Archbishop and chapter of the church of Apamea
text: Jul. 9. Lateran. Replying to an appeal from the archbishop and chapter of the church of Apamea, Pope Honorius III commiserates with them over the loss of their possessions. They fear that in the legal cases they bring against Christian clergy and laity, who are occupying their properties, the evidence of Suriani or Armeni will be inadmissable in the face of evidence from Franks [Francigenae]. He allows the chapter to make use of Graeci, Suriani, Armeni and generally all Christian faithful as witnesses. He writes in the same way to the patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch.
Jul. 9. Lateran. Replying to an appeal from the archbishop and chapter of the church of Apamea, Pope Honorius III commiserates with them over the loss of their possessions. They fear that in the legal cases they bring against Christian clergy and laity, who are occupying their properties, the... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 369-70, no. 56
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1879
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate
text: Jul. 9. Lateran. On rumours of the capture and death of Raymond Rupen, Pope Honorius III orders cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate, to do what he can to protect the city of Antioch from the count of Tripoli.
Jul. 9. Lateran. On rumours of the capture and death of Raymond Rupen, Pope Honorius III orders cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate, to do what he can to protect the city of Antioch from the count of Tripoli.
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 368-9, no. 55
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1878
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate, the Knights Templar, the Hospitallers of St John, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and the archbishop of Bordeaux
text: Jun. 20. Lateran. Pope Honorius III informs Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate, the Knights Templar, the Hospitallers of St John, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and the archbishop of Bordeaux that the emperor Frederick has promised to cross to the East in the following March passagium and that further men and money, including a force led by the marquis of Montferrat, are expected.
Jun. 20. Lateran. Pope Honorius III informs Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate, the Knights Templar, the Hospitallers of St John, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and the archbishop of Bordeaux that the emperor Frederick has promised to cross to the... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 366-8, no. 54
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1871
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Clergy of the Genoese, Venetian and Pisan communities, and other bishops and clergy
text: Mar. 28. Lateran. The bishop of Acre has complained to the pope that the clergy in the Genoese, Venetian and Pisan communities, and many bishops, have refused to owe him due obedience. These churchmen have argued, in spite of the many deadlines given by the pope and Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, that they are merely temporary residents [hospites] and exiles in the city. Pope Honorius III orders the clergy of the Genoese, Venetian and Pisan communities, and other bishops and clergy to subject themselves to the bishop. He orders the archbishop of Nicosia and the bishop of Bethlehem, to whom he also writes, to enforce his mandate.
Mar. 28. Lateran. The bishop of Acre has complained to the pope that the clergy in the Genoese, Venetian and Pisan communities, and many bishops, have refused to owe him due obedience. These churchmen have argued, in spite of the many deadlines given by the pope and Cardinal Pelagius of Albano,... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:214-16, no. c-27; also ed. Claverie, Honorius, pp. 364-6, no. 53
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1870
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Archbishop of Nicosia and the bishop of Bethlehem
text: Mar. 23. Lateran. The bishop of Acre has complained to the pope that when the pope had ordered the clergy of the diocese of Acre to respect the bishop’s ordinary jurisdiction, the archbishop of Caesarea, gathering abbots, other clergy and laity together, suspended the bishop in his absence, placed an interdict on the church of Acre and excommunicated the canons, in spite of the fact that an appeal had already been lodged with Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate. When Magister Anselmus canonicus Acconensis stated that the archbishop had acted against the statutes of the general council and began to read the pope’s letter to the archbishop, the archbishop had him expelled, tearing his clothes and ripping up the letter. Pope Honorius III orders the archbishop of Nicosia and the bishop of Bethlehem to investigate and, if they find the account is true, to force the archbishop of make satisfaction and reprimand him for his injury to the pope.
Mar. 23. Lateran. The bishop of Acre has complained to the pope that when the pope had ordered the clergy of the diocese of Acre to respect the bishop’s ordinary jurisdiction, the archbishop of Caesarea, gathering abbots, other clergy and laity together, suspended the bishop in his absence, placed... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:213-14, no. c-26; also ed. Claverie, Honorius, pp. 363-4, no. 52
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1882
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Bishops of Beirut and Sidon
text: Jul. 10. Lateran. The patriarch of Antioch has appealed to the Holy See, citing an arbitration by Pope Eugenius III in relation to the church of Tyre and the churches of Antioch and Jerusalem. This subjected the bishops of Beirut and Sidon to Antioch. Pope Honorius III therefore orders the bishops of Beirut and Sidon to be obedient to the patriarch of Antioch.
Jul. 10. Lateran. The patriarch of Antioch has appealed to the Holy See, citing an arbitration by Pope Eugenius III in relation to the church of Tyre and the churches of Antioch and Jerusalem. This subjected the bishops of Beirut and Sidon to Antioch. Pope Honorius III therefore orders the bishops... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 372-3, no. 59
RRR: Permission/licence/authorization
1869
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Cardinal Pelagius of Albano
text: Jan. 2. Given the uncertainties about the future plans of the emperor Frederick II, Pope Honorius III permits Cardinal Pelagius of Albano to negotiate a short-term truce with the Muslims in advance of Frederick’s arrival in Egypt.
Jan. 2. Given the uncertainties about the future plans of the emperor Frederick II, Pope Honorius III permits Cardinal Pelagius of Albano to negotiate a short-term truce with the Muslims in advance of Frederick’s arrival in Egypt.
sources: Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:112, no. 159
RRR: Permission/licence/authorization
1923
year: 1222
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch
text: Jul. 8. Lateran. Recognizing the poor state of the patriarchate of Antioch, the greater part of which is held by the Muslims, and understanding that the testimony of Suriani and Armeni is not admissible in cases against Franks [Francigenae/Franci], making it impossible for the church to recover property occupied by clergy and Christian laymen, Pope Honorius III authorizes the patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch to make use of the testimony of Greci, Suriani, Armeni, and indeed all Christians, in court cases.
Jul. 8. Lateran. Recognizing the poor state of the patriarchate of Antioch, the greater part of which is held by the Muslims, and understanding that the testimony of Suriani and Armeni is not admissible in cases against Franks [Francigenae/Franci], making it impossible for the church to recover... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 379-80, no. 66