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2346
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Archbishop of Tyre and the bishops of Acre and Tortosa
text: Jul. 31. Anagni. The patriarch of Antioch has complained that Prince Bohemond [V] of Antioch has refused to receive investiture of Antioch from him or take the customary oath of fidelity to the church, which he is injuring in violation of the terms of the agreement reached with his father Prince Bohemond [IV]. He has denied the rights of jurisdiction of the castellanus castri Cursarii, an official of the church, who had condemned the murderer of a priest to death, and has challenged the jurisdictional rights of the church. Pope Gregory IX orders the archbishop of Tyre and the bishops of Acre and Tortosa [Anteradensis episcopus], to whom he also writes, to compel the prince to make satisfaction.
Jul. 31. Anagni. The patriarch of Antioch has complained that Prince Bohemond [V] of Antioch has refused to receive investiture of Antioch from him or take the customary oath of fidelity to the church, which he is injuring in violation of the terms of the agreement reached with his father Prince... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:1099-1101, nos. 4471-2
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2317
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: [Mar. 9. Lateran. Hearing that between Caesarea and Jaffa Sarraceni are attacking Christian pilgrims, who wish to visit the church of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Gregory IX orders the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar to patrol the region and assure the pilgrims’ saftety. He orders G. comes de Brenna, who has received from every pilgrim 2 Turonenses towards the expenses of securing the route, to see that it is guarded for 5 years.
[Mar. 9. Lateran. Hearing that between Caesarea and Jaffa Sarraceni are attacking Christian pilgrims, who wish to visit the church of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Gregory IX orders the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar to patrol the region and assure the pilgrims’ saftety. He orders G. comes... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:912, nos. 4129-30. Calendar entries
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2330
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 13. Lateran. Hearing that some brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem have been assisting the Nicaean emperor John Vatatzes against the Latins and are even accused of heresy, Pope Gregory IX rebukes the magister and brothers and demands that they reform themselves. The archbishop of Tyre, to whom he also writes, will investigate them.
Mar. 13. Lateran. Hearing that some brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem have been assisting the Nicaean emperor John Vatatzes against the Latins and are even accused of heresy, Pope Gregory IX rebukes the magister and brothers and demands that they reform themselves. The archbishop of... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:919-20, nos. 4156-7
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2361
year: 1239
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
text: [Mar. 1. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX approves Armenian customs that accord with canon law. He forbids illicit preaching and grants an indulgence to those Armenians engaged in warfare in defence of the faith against the Sarraceni.
[Mar. 1. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX approves Armenian customs that accord with canon law. He forbids illicit preaching and grants an indulgence to those Armenians engaged in warfare in defence of the faith against the Sarraceni.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:1223-4, nos. 4733-5. Calendar entries].
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2362
year: 1239
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 2. Lateran. The patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, has asked for licence to translate the bishop of Paphos to the archbishopric of Nazareth. The bishop fell ill at Paphos and is anyway ignorant of the language and rites of the Greci, who make up the population of his diocese. Pope Gregory IX agrees to the patriarch’s request.
Mar. 2. Lateran. The patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, has asked for licence to translate the bishop of Paphos to the archbishopric of Nazareth. The bishop fell ill at Paphos and is anyway ignorant of the language and rites of the Greci, who make up the population of his diocese. Pope... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:330-1, no. d-32
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2370
year: 1239
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Riccardus Filangerius
text: *Jul. 1-31. Near Bologna. The emperor Frederick orders R. Filangerius regni Ierosolymitani ballivus et sacri imperii in partibus illis legatus, marescalcus imperatoris, to assist the crusaders (on the Barons’ Crusade).
*Jul. 1-31. Near Bologna. The emperor Frederick orders R. Filangerius regni Ierosolymitani ballivus et sacri imperii in partibus illis legatus, marescalcus imperatoris, to assist the crusaders (on the Barons’ Crusade).
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1177-8, no. 690
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2371
year: 1239
initiator: Archiepiscopus Mamistensis
recipient: Bishop of Limassol and R. archidiaconus Nimotiensis
text: Nov. 24. Lateran. The archiepiscopus Mamistensis, judging a dispute between the bishop of Limassol and R. archidiaconus Nimotiensis over revenues, had found against the bishop, who had been excommunicated after he had appealed to Rome, but had continued to celebrate the Divine Office on the grounds that he had appealed. The bishop is concerned about his position. The Pope allows a temporary dispensation to the bishop and his companions, on condition that he makes satisfaction if the judgement is correct.
Nov. 24. Lateran. The archiepiscopus Mamistensis, judging a dispute between the bishop of Limassol and R. archidiaconus Nimotiensis over revenues, had found against the bishop, who had been excommunicated after he had appealed to Rome, but had continued to celebrate the Divine Office on the grounds... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:331-2, no. d-33
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2372
year: 1239
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Riccardus Filangerius
text: *Dec. 15. Sarzana. The emperor Frederick orders [his bailli] Riccardus Filangerius to send to Palermo two men who have expertise in sugar production.
*Dec. 15. Sarzana. The emperor Frederick orders [his bailli] Riccardus Filangerius to send to Palermo two men who have expertise in sugar production.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1178-80, no. 690a
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2384
year: 1240
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Prelates, clergy and chapter of the patriarchate of Jerusalem
text: May 11. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX informs the prelates, clergy and chapter of the patriarchate of Jerusalem that he has provided the bishop of Nantes to the vacant office of patriarch.
May 11. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX informs the prelates, clergy and chapter of the patriarchate of Jerusalem that he has provided the bishop of Nantes to the vacant office of patriarch.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 3:244-5, nos. 5179-80
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2385
year: 1240
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
text: Jun. 18. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX grants the papal legation to the patriarch of Jerusalem, with authority over his province and also over the crusade.
Jun. 18. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX grants the papal legation to the patriarch of Jerusalem, with authority over his province and also over the crusade.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 3:267, no. 5225