RRR: Eleemosynary grant
1589
year: 1207
initiator: Raymond Rupen, prince of Antioch
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: May 22. [Raymond] Rupin, Dei gratia Antiochie princeps, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He gives the city of Gibel. He has asked his uncle and guardian, Leon, Dei et Romani imperii gratia rex Armenie, to issue a sealed confirmation. In the presence of frater Gobertus preceptor domus Hospitalis Antiochie, frater Girent Dedolue and frater Bernardus, he promises frater Garinus de Monte Acuto marescalcus domus Hospitalis, that he will confirm this under seal when he comes of age. Witnesses: Leo rex Armenie, [balius] Rupini principis Antiochie, who seals the charter; Eburgarib regni Armenie comestabulis; Basilius Sefricum regni Armenie marescalcus; Adam de Gastonis; Robertus civitatis Antiochie comestabulus; frater Garinus de Monte Acuto marescalcus Hospitalis; frater Gobertus domus Hospitalis Antiochie; frater Girencius Dedolue ejusdem domus; frater Bernardus ejusdem domus. The charter was drawn up during the mastership of frater Gofredus li Rat magister Hospitalis by Basilius cancellarius domini L. regis Armenie.
May 22. [Raymond] Rupin, Dei gratia Antiochie princeps, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He gives the city of Gibel. He has asked his uncle and guardian, Leon, Dei et Romani imperii gratia rex Armenie, to issue a sealed confirmation. In the presence of frater... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:70-1, no. 1262 (RRH no. 820)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1594
year: 1207
initiator: Garinus de Monte Acuto, master of the Hospital
recipient: Queen Sancia of Aragon
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Oct. 1. Acre. Frater Guerrinus sancta domus Hospitalis Hierusalem magister et pauperum Christi servus writes to Queen Sancia of Aragon, confirming an exchange made between her and the Hospitaller castellan of Amposta, involving the community of nuns of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem at Sigena, for which he issues further regulations.
Oct. 1. Acre. Frater Guerrinus sancta domus Hospitalis Hierusalem magister et pauperum Christi servus writes to Queen Sancia of Aragon, confirming an exchange made between her and the Hospitaller castellan of Amposta, involving the community of nuns of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem at Sigena... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:76-7, no. 1272 (RRH no. 822a)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
1596
year: 1207
initiator: Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem
recipient: Aalys, the daughter of Turginus
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 18. Acre. Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem confirms under seal an eleemosynary gift made in his presence to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem by Aalys, the daughter of Turginus and a consoror of the Hospital. She gives 4 carrucate terre with houses in casale Geschale, which Turginus had bought for 1000 besants from King Guy and Queen Sibylla, when they were Joppensis et Ascalonensis comes et comitissa. She delivers the charter of that sale to frater Isembardus Hospitalis magnus preceptor and frater Ricardus Hospitalis thesaurarius. She also leaves the Hospital an eleemosynary gift of 100 besants, to be paid on her death by the sale of a rent [censuales] of 50 besants a year payable to her by Thomas Pisanus for houses he holds of her in the vicus Catene at Acre, situated before the house of Johannes Daht. The houses border on the east the public way [via publica] and on the south the house of the daughter of Joannes Daht. On the north they adjoin the house of Tortosa and on west overlook the sea, called Lordamer. Any surplus from the sale of the rent can be distributed in alms for her soul. The Hospitallers will receive the eleemosynary gift of 100 besants even if Aalys should die intestate. Witnesses: Petrus Cesaree archiepiscopus; magister Guido Cesaree archidiaconus; Gervasius Acconensis archidiaconus; Balduinus Iherusalem regius notarius; magister Guillelmus Medicus; magister Lambertus; frater Sequinus prior; frater Fulco; Bremont hospitalarius; frater Simon de Calenson; frater Constantius; Philippus Moresin; Andreas de Viana; Bernardus de Cathena.
Dec. 18. Acre. Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem confirms under seal an eleemosynary gift made in his presence to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem by Aalys, the daughter of Turginus and a consoror of the Hospital. She gives 4 carrucate terre with houses in casale Geschale, which Turginus had bought... more
sources: Delaville Le Roux, Cart Hosp 2:78-9, no. 1276 (RRH no. 824)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1610
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Order of Saint Thomas
institution: Hospital of Saint Thomas in Acre
text: Jan. 10. Lateran. At the request of the prior of St Thomas of Acre and St George de Xisto, Pope Innocent III takes the Order of St Thomas under papal protection and confirms its possessions, referring specifically to the churches of St Mary, St Peter and St Nicholas de Campo Anglorum, and the hospital of St Thomas [in Acre]. [289] He confirms the privilege granted to the prior by Pope Alexander III of the ring, pastoral staff and mitre, to be worn at Feasts. The priory will pay the Holy See 2 Saracen besants a year.
Jan. 10. Lateran. At the request of the prior of St Thomas of Acre and St George de Xisto, Pope Innocent III takes the Order of St Thomas under papal protection and confirms its possessions, referring specifically to the churches of St Mary, St Peter and St Nicholas de Campo Anglorum, and the... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 11:337-8, no. 204
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1611
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Abbey and canons of the Templum Domini
institution: Templum Domini
text: Jan. 22. Lateran. Pope Innocent III takes the abbey and canons of the Templum Domini under papal protection and confirms their possessions, specifically churches and a prebend in Greece.
Jan. 22. Lateran. Pope Innocent III takes the abbey and canons of the Templum Domini under papal protection and confirms their possessions, specifically churches and a prebend in Greece.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 11:394-5, no. 244
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1612
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
institution: Templars
additional institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate. He approves the election by the canons of the church of Antioch and the translation to the patriarchate of Antioch of the bishop of Ivrea that resulted from the patriarch of Jerusalem’s mediation. He wishes the patriarch of Jerusalem to confer on the new patriarch the insignia of his office as soon as possible and he expects the two patriarchs to work together in the interests of the Holy Land. Turning to the conflict between the king of Armenia, the Knights Templar and the count of Tripoli, he orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to work for reconciliation and to insist on the observance of truces, given the danger to the Holy Land, while persuading the king to restore the Templar properties. With the ending of the dispute between Duke Philip of Swabia and Otto [of Brunswick], who has gained the [western] empire, he hopes assistance will come. Meanwhile he is sending a large sum of money, to be spent on the needs of the Holy Land by the patriarch, the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers of St John.
Mar. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate. He approves the election by the canons of the church of Antioch and the translation to the patriarchate of Antioch of the bishop of Ivrea that resulted from the patriarch of Jerusalem’s mediation. He wishes... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 12:17-19, no. 8 (RRH no. 837)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1617
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jun. 27. Pope Innocent III confirms Pope Celestine III’s privilege to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He confirms papal protection and the Order’s possessions, specifying: the location in which the Hospital is situated; a house in Ascalon with its vineyards; Zanzi; houses in Ramla; a house, vineyards and possessions at Jaffa; a house in Acre; the casale of Cafirsin; a volta near the Gate of St Nicholas [Acre]; a house in Tyre; a house in Caesarea; the casale called Bezal/Besal; the curia sancti Georgii on Cyprus; 2 villae in Armenia called Combedefort and Heion. The Order is exempted from tithes on noval lands. Sacred oils, consecrations and ordinations can be performed by [any] diocesan bishop. The faithful can be buried in the Order’s cemeteries if they so wish, provided they are not excommunicated or under an interdict. The Order will follow the practice of the Knights Templar with regard to clergy and milites and that of the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem with respect to the care of the poor and the sick. There is to be no violence permitted in enclosure. The elections of magistri should be free.
Jun. 27. Pope Innocent III confirms Pope Celestine III’s privilege to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He confirms papal protection and the Order’s possessions, specifying: the location in which the Hospital is situated; a house in Ascalon with its vineyards; Zanzi; houses in Ramla; a house... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 266-9, no. 298 (RRH no. 732)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
1631
year: 1210
initiator: Hugh I of Cyprus
recipient: Johannes de Balma
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Sept. 1-30. Hugh, per Dei gratiam rex Cypri, confirms under seal an eleemosynary gift, made by Johannes de Balma with the agreement of his mother Agnes to frater Garinus de Monte Acuto magister sanctae domus hospitalis sancti Johannis and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. With King Hugh’s authority Johannes gives a pecia terre which adjoins a casale of the Hospital of St John called More in the territory of Nicosia [Nicoss), the prastia Sancti Sergii, Crionerou and the land of the prastia of the brother of the raicius Johannes. The pecia terre stretches as far as the river called Pechea. Witnesses: Galterius Cesar’ regni Cypri connestabulus; Aymericus de Rivet Cypri senescallus; Reynaldus Suessionensis Cypri marescallus; Galterius de Bethsan; Laurentius de Morfo; Symon Paphensis; Marinus de Bombel; Galterius Bellus; Petrus Chaperon.
Sept. 1-30. Hugh, per Dei gratiam rex Cypri, confirms under seal an eleemosynary gift, made by Johannes de Balma with the agreement of his mother Agnes to frater Garinus de Monte Acuto magister sanctae domus hospitalis sancti Johannis and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. With... more
sources: Edbury, ‘The ‘Cartulaire de Manosque’’, p. 175
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1634
year: 1210
initiator: Amaury, maire de la ville d’Antioche
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *After Sept. Amaury [actually Acharius] maire de la ville d’Antioche, records that in the presence of his court he has put the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in possession of the city of Gibel. This had been given to the Order by Prince Raymond Rupen at a time when it was occupied by the infidels. The place has since been abandoned and in the presence of the court the Order’s banner was raised in the highest point in the city, which was delivered into the hands of frère Joubert châtelain de Margat.
*After Sept. Amaury [actually Acharius] maire de la ville d’Antioche, records that in the presence of his court he has put the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in possession of the city of Gibel. This had been given to the Order by Prince Raymond Rupen at a time when it was occupied by the infidels... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:127, no. 1358 (RRH no. 820)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1624
year: 1210
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Aug. 3. Lateran. Pope Innocent III confirms for the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the grant made to them by King Leon of Armenia, who recognizes the need to strengthen his kingdom’s defences. Leon has given the city of Saleph, castellum novum and Camard. The pope includes the text of the letter written to him by King Leon on 15 April.
Aug. 3. Lateran. Pope Innocent III confirms for the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the grant made to them by King Leon of Armenia, who recognizes the need to strengthen his kingdom’s defences. Leon has given the city of Saleph, castellum novum and Camard. The pope... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 13:192-4, no. 117