RRR: Correspondence/envoy
657
year: 1160
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Pope Alexander III
text: Late Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem informs Pope Alexander III that his letter to them was read to the [clergy of the provinces] of Tyre and Nazareth and all other bishops and clergy present [in the synod of Nazareth]. He reports to the pope on their acceptance of his election and consecration and their condemnation of Octavian [the anti-pope Victor IV] and his supporters I[ohannes de Sancto Martino] and G[uido Cremensis de Sancto Callisto].
Late Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem informs Pope Alexander III that his letter to them was read to the [clergy of the provinces] of Tyre and Nazareth and all other bishops and clergy present [in the synod of Nazareth]. He reports to the pope on their acceptance of his election and... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 225-6, no. 83 (RRH no. 357)
year: 1167
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Holy Sepulchre
additional institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 1-31. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem, with the consent of Petrus prior dominici Sepulcri and his chapter, seals an exchange with the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. The patriarch gives the Hospital some land, situated beween on the east the house of Petrus clericus, on the west and north the porcharia of the patriarch and the Greek nunnery [monasterium Grecarum monialium] and on the south the houses of Robertus Medicus and the monastery of St George. The patriarch also surrenders the rent [censualiter] of 1 besant owed by the Hospital for the houses of Robertus Medicus. In return the Hospital gives the patriarch houses that had belonged to Rainaldus de Monte Laudato, situated beween the vicus Coquinati and the vicus Parmentariorum on the corner [in angulo illo] from which one goes to the church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Hospital has already built a wall on the land. Its maintenance will be shared beween the patriarch and the Hospital. Witnesses: of the clerics, Rainaldus capellanus; Rotbertus de Lochis diaconus; Rotbertus de Thesauro diaconus; Petrus clericus; Johannes clericus de capella; of the laymen, Fulcomar frater Tetbaudi; Gaufridus dapifer; Rotbertus de Pinquegni; Audebertus pincerva; Arn. marescalcus; Aubertus Lombardus; Poncius gener ejus; Willelmus Ebraut; Rotbertus de Baugenci; Johannes Turonensis; Fulco aurifaber; Petrus de S. Lazaro; filius ejus Petrus. The charter was drawn up by Amalricus cancellarius.
Mar. 1-31. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem, with the consent of Petrus prior dominici Sepulcri and his chapter, seals an exchange with the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. The patriarch gives the Hospital some land, situated beween on the east the house of Petrus clericus, on the west and north the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:257-8, no. 376 (RRH no. 431)
year: 1167
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Rainaud abbot of Saint Mary of the Latins
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
additional institution: Saint Mary of the Latins
text: *Dec. 25 1166 - Dec. 24 1167. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem confirms an exchange between the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Rainaud abbot of St Mary of the Latins, in which the Hospital acquires a house in Jerusalem, owing cens of 1 besant to the Patriarch.
*Dec. 25 1166 - Dec. 24 1167. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem confirms an exchange between the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Rainaud abbot of St Mary of the Latins, in which the Hospital acquires a house in Jerusalem, owing cens of 1 besant to the Patriarch.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:256, no. 373 (RRH no. 434b)
year: 1168
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Mar. 2 - Jul. 14. Jerusalem. At the request of King Amalric and with the agreement of Hugo Templi Domini abbas, Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem makes a sealed grant, giving Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre a church, dedicated to the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord, founded by the canons on land in Nablus granted them by the king. He gives the church full parochial rights, including baptism, the churching of women, the absolution of the sick and the burial of the dead, together with the right to retain the tithes of produce harvested at their expense. Witnesses: domnus illustrix rex Amalricus rex; Radulfus Bethleemita episcopus; Rainerius Liddensis episcopus; Rainerius Sebastensis episcopus; Radulfus prior Sebastensis; Hamericus prior Montis Oliveti; Guilricus decanus Neapolis; Radulfus archidiaconus; Amalricus cancellarius; magister Eraclius; Robertus de Pinchinec; Gaufridus Turonensis; Balduinus vicecomes Neapolys; magister Stephanus.
Mar. 2 - Jul. 14. Jerusalem. At the request of King Amalric and with the agreement of Hugo Templi Domini abbas, Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem makes a sealed grant, giving Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre a church, dedicated to the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord, founded by... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 288-9, no. 147. See Mayer, UKJ 2:569-71, no. 329 (RRH no. 455)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
816
year: 1168
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Aug. 5 - Dec. 24? Jerusalem. At the request of Petrus prior, Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem confirms under seal for him and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre their possession of the church of St Nicholas, built outside the northern walls of the town of Jaffa, in the field of St Nicholas above the sea. The church, under the title of the Passion and Resurrection, was given to the canons by King Amalric. The patriarch confirms its parochial rights of baptism, the churching of women, the absolution of the sick and burial, together with the right to retain the tithes of all its lands and vineyards. Witnesses: Radulfus Bethleemita episcopus; Rainerius Liddensis episcopus; Rainerius Sebastensis episcopus; Radulfus prior Sebasten[sis]; Haimericus Montis Oliveti prior; Radulfus archidiaconus; Amalricus cancellarius; magister Eraclius; Hugo de Jherusalem; Robertus de Pinchinec; Gaufridus Turonensis.
Aug. 5 - Dec. 24? Jerusalem. At the request of Petrus prior, Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem confirms under seal for him and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre their possession of the church of St Nicholas, built outside the northern walls of the town of Jaffa, in the field of St Nicholas above the... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 289-91, no. 148. See Mayer, UKJ 2:585-7, no. 339 (RRH no. 456)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
847
year: 1169
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Clergy and laity of the Church
text: Dec. 25 1168 - Dec. 24 1169. Jerusalem. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes a general letter to the clergy and laity of the Church. He dilates on the misery of the Church in the East, on the death of Prince Raymond of Antioch at the hands of the Turci, the imprisonment of his successor Prince Rainald, the defeat of King Baldwin III by the Turci and his flight to the gates of Acre [Adcharon], the defeat and capture of Prince Bohemond III of Antioch, Count Raymond III of Tripoli and many brothers of the Hospital and the Temple, who were with them, and the loss of Cesarea Philippi, commonly called Belinas, crucial to the defence of the land of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem is itself threatened. He describes the strength of the Turci and the weakness of the Christians, and he appeals for assistance. He and King Amalric are sending his dear friend Gibertus magister sancti Hospitalis Iherusalem, together with other messengers, overseas [to Europe] to plead for help. Those who take the road to the Holy Sepulchre [iter Sancti Sepulcri] will share in the prayers and benefits of the Church in Jerusalem and the East, as will those who die on the way. He offers remission of all their sins.
Dec. 25 1168 - Dec. 24 1169. Jerusalem. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes a general letter to the clergy and laity of the Church. He dilates on the misery of the Church in the East, on the death of Prince Raymond of Antioch at the hands of the Turci, the imprisonment of his successor Prince... more
sources: Riant, ‘Six lettres’, pp. 386-7, no.2; also printed in Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:279-80, no. 404 (RRH no. 410)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
846
year: 1169
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1168 - Dec 24 1169. Jerusalem. At the request of Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre and in memory of his predecessors, Patriarchs Arnulf and William, Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem confirms under seal the canons’ privileges and endowments. He specifies: half of all oblations to the Holy Sepulchre, but two thirds of the gifts for lights, one third being for the lights themselves, one third being for the canons’ use [servitium] and one third going to the patriarch; oblations to the relic of the True Cross, except on Good Friday or when the patriarch has to carry the relic on a military campaign; in the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the high altar in the canons’ choir, the Prison of Christ and its altar, the altars of St Peter and Stephen and [at the site of] the Finding of the Cross, the altar at the head of the Tomb of Christ which is the parochial altar, together with oblations and offerings to them, the cathedra which is behind the high altar and all oblations made whenever the patriarch celebrates Mass at any of these altars, and all oblations to the Compass, which is in the middle of the canons’ choir; the platea between the door of the church and the columns and the other platea situated between the columns and the Hospital of St John; the houses, stationes, lands and whatever else has been or will be acquired in the patriarchal and Holy Sepulchre quarter; houses, stationes and lands within and without Jerusalem; all ovens in Jerusalem, except for 1 belonging to the Hospital of St John and 1 belonging to St Mary of the Latins, with special reference to the oven Patriarch Amalric himself surrendered, following evidence provided by dominus Petrus Tyrensis archiepiscopus; the church and cemetery outside David Gate, next to the road to Bethlehem; half of that possession that King Baldwin I made over in exchange for the bishopric of Bethlehem; all tithes raised in the city of Jerusalem and its diocese, except for those of the funda; the 21 casalia that Duke Godfrey gave; the ville built by the canons for Latins, with churches, the administration of justice and parochial rights, such as Magna Mahomaria, Parva Mahomaria and Bethsuri; Tecue and the church at Quarantene; Geladia and the land the canons bought from Johannes Gomannus; all the casalia the canons bought from Hugo de Hybelino; the church of St Peter in Jaffa with the tithes throughout the county of Jaffa, granted by the king, religious communities and all Christians; the possessions in Ascalon and its district, in Nablus, in the lordship of Assur, at Caesarea and throughout its archbishopric; castrum Feniculi; a house next to Haifa; Gebul and Lecara; all possessions in the archbishopric of Nazareth, the bishopric of Acre, the archbishopric of Tyre and throughout the kingdom; and all possessions at Mont Pèlerin and throughout the diocese of Tripoli, in Antioch and throughout the patriarchate and principality of Antioch. Patriarch Amalric also confirms all possessions and churches in Sicily, Calabria, Apulia, Brindisi, Barletta, Troia, Rome, Tuscany and all Italy, France, Iberia, and half of the properties held in common with the patriarchate itself in England, Dacia, Germany, Poland, Ruthenia, Georgia, Hungary and Constantinople. The canons have the right to decide on the disposal of those properties in their entire possession and to manage them in a vacancy in the patriarchate. Witnesses: Letardus archiepiscopus Nazarenus; Hernesius archiepiscopus Cesariensis; W[illelmus] episcopus Acconensis; Bernardus episcopus Liddensis; Absalon quondam episcopus Ascalonensis; Renaldus abbas Montis Syon; Raimundus abbas Templi Domini; Guido abbas Sancte Marie de Latina; Bernardus prior Montis Oliveti; Eraclius archidiaconus Jerusalem; Arnulphus capellanus; Gaufridus dapifer; Robertus de Pinkegni.
Dec. 25 1168 - Dec 24 1169. Jerusalem. At the request of Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre and in memory of his predecessors, Patriarchs Arnulf and William, Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem confirms under seal the canons’ privileges and endowments. He specifies: half of all oblations... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 292-6, no. 150 (RRH no. 469)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
836
year: 1169
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: King Louis VII of France
text: May. 1-31. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to King Louis VII of France. After referring to the dangers facing the Holy Land, he describes the situation, history and holiness of the city of Paneas, called Belinas, which is on the site of Caesarea Philippi, and stresses its importance to the defence of Jerusalem. It has now been taken by the Turci. Amalric commends its newly consecrated bishop, I[ohannes], who is coming to France to appeal to the king to assist in its recovery.
May. 1-31. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to King Louis VII of France. After referring to the dangers facing the Holy Land, he describes the situation, history and holiness of the city of Paneas, called Belinas, which is on the site of Caesarea Philippi, and stresses its importance to the... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:151, no. 453 (RRH no. 463)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
823
year: 1169
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Mauritius de Credone
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Mar. 20. Jerusalem. At the request of Mauritius de Credone, Patriarch A[malric] of Jerusalem issues a sealed certificate of authenticity for relics of the True Cross, stone from Calvary and stone from the Holy Sepulchre, intended to be presented to the church of St-Nicolas[-de-Craon].
Mar. 20. Jerusalem. At the request of Mauritius de Credone, Patriarch A[malric] of Jerusalem issues a sealed certificate of authenticity for relics of the True Cross, stone from Calvary and stone from the Holy Sepulchre, intended to be presented to the church of St-Nicolas[-de-Craon].
sources: Broussillon, La Maison de Craon 1:100, no. 137
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
891
year: 1173
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Archbishop Henry of Reims
text: Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to Archbishop H. of Reims, describing the afflictions suffered by the eastern church and begging for help. Saladin invades the land every year. Nur ad-Din is seeking peace with the sultan of Iconium, the neighbour of Antioch, and is massing all the infidels from the region of Persia to Syria, with the intention of invading Antioch. The patriarch recommends the emissaries B. Liddensis episcopus and R. sancti Sepulcri subprior and he encourages efforts to reconcile the king of England and his sons.
Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to Archbishop H. of Reims, describing the afflictions suffered by the eastern church and begging for help. Saladin invades the land every year. Nur ad-Din is seeking peace with the sultan of Iconium, the neighbour of Antioch, and is massing all the... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:198-9, no. 198 (RRH no. 498)