year: 1248
text: August 12. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the former bishop of Paphos [Giovanni Romano] residing in Acre, relating that the scholar Simone Bulgaro, son of the noble man Bulgarino Bulgaro, citizen of Genoa, informed him that, since the pope once wrote to the patriarch of Jerusalem (Robert de Nantes) concerning his reception and provision in the church of Sidon, and he was received as a canon and brother by part of the chapter of Sidon, the patriarch did not want to proceed, as Simone asserts, with the pope’s mandate against the other part of the chapter, which continued to refuse to accept him, so Simone was forced to take recourse to the pope. The pope orders the addressee to proceed according to the letter he sent to the patriarch, forcing those who contradict with ecclesiastical censure.
August 12. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the former bishop of Paphos [Giovanni Romano] residing in Acre, relating that the scholar Simone Bulgaro, son of the noble man Bulgarino Bulgaro, citizen of Genoa, informed him that, since the pope once wrote to the patriarch of Jerusalem (Robert de... more
sources: Guerello, Lettere di Innocenzo IV, 75-76, no. 42; Ferretto, ‘I Genovesi in Oriente nel carteggio di Innocenzo IV’, pp. 360-61, no. XXVIII, misdated to 14 August
year: 1248
text: Between 25 June 1246, and 12 August 1248. Pope Innocent IV writes to the chapter of Paphos, relating that the former bishop of Paphos [Giovanni Romano] asked via a letter and his nuncio to resign, the pope granted his permission, and with the advice of the cardinals the pope appointed the archdeacon of Bethlehem as bishop of Paphos, without prejudice to the church of Nicosia in the future. The pope orders the chapter to show due obedience and reverence to the new bishop.
Between 25 June 1246, and 12 August 1248. Pope Innocent IV writes to the chapter of Paphos, relating that the former bishop of Paphos [Giovanni Romano] asked via a letter and his nuncio to resign, the pope granted his permission, and with the advice of the cardinals the pope appointed the... more
sources: Schabel et al., Bullarium 1:451-52, no. e-99
year: 1248
text: Between 25 June 1246, and 12 August 1248. Pope Innocent IV writes a similar letter [to RRR 2710] to Archbishop [Eustorge] of Nicosia, urging him to be kind to and assist the new bishop.
Between 25 June 1246, and 12 August 1248. Pope Innocent IV writes a similar letter [to RRR 2710] to Archbishop [Eustorge] of Nicosia, urging him to be kind to and assist the new bishop.
sources: Schabel et al., Bullarium 1:451-52, no. e-99
year: 1248
text: *August 19. Simon de la Chaine and Oriente his wife sell a house in Acre in the rue de Chypre to fr Jean de Ronay, Hospitaller grand commander, for 900 besants. In the presence of G[autier] bishop of Acre.
*August 19. Simon de la Chaine and Oriente his wife sell a house in Acre in the rue de Chypre to fr Jean de Ronay, Hospitaller grand commander, for 900 besants. In the presence of G[autier] bishop of Acre.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart. Hosp. 2:675, no. 2483; RRH 1164a
year: 1248
text: *(October, shortly after the feast of Luke, 18 October) [Guillaume de Sonnac] master of the knights of the Temple, and [Guillaume de Courcelles marshal of the Hospital] write to Louis IX that the sultan of Egypt (as-Ṣāliḥ Najm ad-Dīn Ayyūb) had come near Gaza with a large army seeking the aid of the sultan of Aleppo and Damascus [al Nāsir Yūsuf]. They fear that he might be planning to attack Jaffa or Caesarea
*(October, shortly after the feast of Luke, 18 October) [Guillaume de Sonnac] master of the knights of the Temple, and [Guillaume de Courcelles marshal of the Hospital] write to Louis IX that the sultan of Egypt (as-Ṣāliḥ Najm ad-Dīn Ayyūb) had come near Gaza with a large army seeking the aid of... more
sources: Spicilegium, ed. D’Achery, 3:625; RRH 1168. English translation, Jackson, The Seventh Crusade, p. 75
year: 1248
text: November 17. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the bishop of Tripoli, relating that he heard recently that the bishop is not well and does not expect to recover, and so wishes to dispose of his movable goods and provide for the necessities of some of his relatives who, because of their constancy and devotion to the Roman Church, were despoiled of their own goods by the supporters of former Emperor Fr[ederick II] and forced into exile. The pope grants his permission and allows the bishop’s relatives to keep the goods thus conferred on them.
November 17. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the bishop of Tripoli, relating that he heard recently that the bishop is not well and does not expect to recover, and so wishes to dispose of his movable goods and provide for the necessities of some of his relatives who, because of their constancy... more
sources: Innocent IV, Les registres, 2:20, no. 4218
year: 1248
text: November 18. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the Commune of Marseille, rewarding their devotion to himself and the Roman Church by responding favourably to their petition, read to him, which stated that, because of their assistance in the acquisition of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and Tripoli, the late King Baldwin of Jerusalem granted them donations, concessions, liberties, and immunities from any secular exactions in Acre (Accon) and Outremer, as is more fully contained in his pertinent privileges strengthened with his seal [cf. Mayer, UKJ, no. 227 and RRH 276; RRR 533]. Inclined by their entreaties, the pope confirms and strengthens them.
November 18. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the Commune of Marseille, rewarding their devotion to himself and the Roman Church by responding favourably to their petition, read to him, which stated that, because of their assistance in the acquisition of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and Tripoli, the... more
sources: Mayer, Marseilles Levantehandel, pp. 196-97, no. 12
year: 1248
text: November 22. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to King Bayonoy and all the noble princes and barons of the army of the Mongols (Tartari), relating that he received kindly the nuncios that they sent to him and diligently understood what they informed him through them. The pope explains that it is his duty to care for every rational creature. Thus at one time, in order not to appear negligent concerning their salvation, although they are far away, he sent his nuncios to them to explain to them the true and correct faith, to deflect them from the path of death, and to direct them to the path of life and salvation. But since they have not yet been enlightened by the Christian faith and still walk in the shadows of ignorance, hardly knowing the Creator, the Redeemer, the Saviour, the Son of God Jesus Christ, the pope is deeply disturbed with great sorrow because of the danger to their souls, especially since they no longer have an excuse before God after the truth of the faith has been explained to them. Nor should they insolently glory in the powers through which the Lord permitting they have overcome many nations of men, but rather they should humble themselves before Him and recognize His great patience, since He has tolerated their actions for so long, waiting for them to leave the path of errors and convert to the path of truth. Thus they can rightly fear provoking His anger, if they do not acknowledge His omnipotence. Therefore the pope warns them to acquiesce in the pope’s advice and think to their souls, departing the way to eternal death and taking the right road to the joys of perennial life, with Christ the Son of God leading. For this, they should cease slaughtering humans in the future, especially Christians, abstaining from those things that offend God, to earn His grace and mercy.
November 22. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to King Bayonoy and all the noble princes and barons of the army of the Mongols (Tartari), relating that he received kindly the nuncios that they sent to him and diligently understood what they informed him through them. The pope explains that it is his... more
sources: Lupprian, pp. 197-98, no. 35; RRH, 1166
year: 1248
text: 30 November. Acre. Henricus, archbishop of Nazareth and G[alterius II], bishop of Acre, issue a sealed confirmation that they had seen the agreement dated 7 August 1248; this agreement involving Peregrinus, abbot of S. Maria de Latina.
30 November. Acre. Henricus, archbishop of Nazareth and G[alterius II], bishop of Acre, issue a sealed confirmation that they had seen the agreement dated 7 August 1248; this agreement involving Peregrinus, abbot of S. Maria de Latina.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart. Hosp. 2:678, no. 2491; RRH 1164
year: 1248
text: December 2. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the patriarch of Jerusalem and papal legate (Robert de Nantes), relating that, as he was told on the patriarch’s behalf, since the patriarch, under protest, out of reverence for the pope, accepted his colleague the patriarch of Antioch and papal legate [Opizo Fieschi]’s bearing the insignia of his legation in the city of Acre, of wearing red clothes, and of blessing the people of Acre, although such things are reserved to the pope’s legate a latere, the pope responds to the patriarch’s entreaties by granting that the aforesaid privileges generate no prejudice for the church of Jerusalem.
December 2. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the patriarch of Jerusalem and papal legate (Robert de Nantes), relating that, as he was told on the patriarch’s behalf, since the patriarch, under protest, out of reverence for the pope, accepted his colleague the patriarch of Antioch and papal legate... more
sources: Paris, BnF, lat. 4039, f. 13r-v, no. 233; Innocent IV, Les registres, 2:21, no. 4225