RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2268
year: 1236
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Archbishops of Nicosia and Nazareth
text: Apr. 7. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX orders the archbishops of Nicosia and Nazareth to absolve the archbishop of Caesarea from the sentence of excommunication, imposed by the archbishop of Ravenna, the papal legate, and now relaxed, on the pope’s command, by Rai., the papal chaplain and penitentiary, because the archbishop of Caesarea, appealing to the Holy See, had sworn that he would obey papal orders if the sentence had been imposed reasonably.
Apr. 7. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX orders the archbishops of Nicosia and Nazareth to absolve the archbishop of Caesarea from the sentence of excommunication, imposed by the archbishop of Ravenna, the papal legate, and now relaxed, on the pope’s command, by Rai., the papal chaplain and penitentiary,... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:318, no. d-24
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2265
year: 1236
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Magister and brothers of the hospitale Sancti Thomae martyris Acconensis
institution: Saint Thomas the Martyr
text: [Mar. 6. Viterbo. Because of the scandal caused in the similarity with the Knights Templar of the crosses worn, Pope Gregory IX orders the magister and brothers of the hospitale Sancti Thomae martyris Acconensis to wear crosses coloured both white and red, and to remove a sign of the bishop’s staff that had been attached. Their milites are to wear black mantles and their clerks and conversi rose-coloured surcoats [camelini].
[Mar. 6. Viterbo. Because of the scandal caused in the similarity with the Knights Templar of the crosses worn, Pope Gregory IX orders the magister and brothers of the hospitale Sancti Thomae martyris Acconensis to wear crosses coloured both white and red, and to remove a sign of the bishop’s staff... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:282, no. 3005. Calendar entry].
RRR: Permission/licence/authorization
2264
year: 1236
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Archbishop of Nazareth and the bishop of Acre
text: Feb. 23. Viterbo. Now that the dispute between the emperor Frederick and his son Conrad on one side and the citizens of Acre and men of the kingdom of Jerusalem on the other has been amicably resolved, Pope Gregory IX authorizes the archbishop of Nazareth and the bishop of Acre to relax sentences of excommunication and interdict.
Feb. 23. Viterbo. Now that the dispute between the emperor Frederick and his son Conrad on one side and the citizens of Acre and men of the kingdom of Jerusalem on the other has been amicably resolved, Pope Gregory IX authorizes the archbishop of Nazareth and the bishop of Acre to relax sentences... more
sources: Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:573, no. 675
RRR: Agreement/treaty
2263
year: 1236
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Emperor Frederick II
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Feb. 21. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX informs the emperor Frederick of the result of negotiations in his presence between the magister of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, representing the emperor and his son Conrad, and Henricus de Nazareth miles Acconensis and Ph. de Trecis miles Acconensis, representing the nobles and citizens of Acre and others in the kingdom of Jerusalem. Frederick and Conrad will enjoy all the rights of the crown as they existed before the discord arose. Their balivi will be obeyed in the management of castles and offices, the collection of rents and other rights, known to accrue to the crown by custom, saving the ancient assisii and approved customs of the kingdom. The opponents of Frederick will dissolve the commune, take down its bell, dismiss the consules and capitanei appointed since the discord arose and swear fealty. Riccardus Filangerius will be restored to the office of bailli [baiulatio], but he will appoint another who is above suspicion on the advice of O. comestabulus Acconensis to rule until next September. From then on, the prince of Antioch will be instituted baiulus on Frederick’s authority. Swearing to abide by the customs of the kingdom, the prince will hold all crown rights in the kingdom of Jerusalem, together with the city of Tyre, although the citadel of Tyre will be held by the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. If the prince of Antioch cannot or will not accept the office, the emperor will appoint the comestabulus Acconensis as baiulus, with the powers already described. Should the need arise to replace him, another baiulus, who is above suspicion in the eyes of the liegemen of the kingdom [homines ligii regni], will be appointed to serve until Conrad comes of age. In return the emperor will assure all in the kingdom, clergy and laity, nobles and citizens of Acre, of his grace. His favour should extend to Iohannes de Ibylino, his sons and supporters, and all living in and coming to the kingdom, including merchants, but safe-conducts will not be extended to Iohannes de Ibylino, his sons and nephews, specifically Iohannes de Cesariis and the other Iohannes de Ybelino, should they travel outside the kingdom. Any case brought against Iohannes de Ybilino or his followers will be judged according to the customs and assisii of the kingdom. The pope adds that he has ordered the bishops of Acre and Chieti to denounce those who do not hold to their promises and he encourages Frederick to observe this agreement. He writes in similar terms to the magistri and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, the preceptor and brothers [in Acre] of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, O. comestabulus Acconensis, B. dominus Sydonis, Iohannes de Cesariis, the nobles and citizens of Acre and others in the kingdom of Jerusalem, and the bishops of Chieti and Acre.
Feb. 21. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX informs the emperor Frederick of the result of negotiations in his presence between the magister of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, representing the emperor and his son Conrad, and Henricus de Nazareth miles Acconensis and Ph. de Trecis miles Acconensis,... more
sources: Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:571-573, no.674 (RRH no. 1070)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2262
year: 1236
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Feb. 19. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX informs the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre that according to the terms of the agreement reached between the emperor Frederick and the subjects of the kingdom of Jerusalem, the prince of Antioch is to become bajulus and hold all the land, including the city of Tyre. But the citadel of Tyre is to be held by the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans on behalf of the emperor and his son Conrad.
Feb. 19. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX informs the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre that according to the terms of the agreement reached between the emperor Frederick and the subjects of the kingdom of Jerusalem, the prince of Antioch is to become bajulus and hold... more
sources: Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:570-1, no. 673
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2261
year: 1236
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Bishop of Paphos
text: Feb. 19. Viterbo. The bishop of Paphos has met the pope and told him that some lay persons, who have lands in his diocese, refuse to pay tithes because they live in another diocese. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the bishop to compel these people to pay tithes.
Feb. 19. Viterbo. The bishop of Paphos has met the pope and told him that some lay persons, who have lands in his diocese, refuse to pay tithes because they live in another diocese. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the bishop to compel these people to pay tithes.
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:317, no. d-23
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
2260
year: 1236
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Domus Hospitalis Sancti Thome martiris Acconensis
institution: Saint Thomas the Martyr
text: Feb. 5. Viterbo. The domus Hospitalis Sancti Thome martiris Acconensis had been founded in Acre by an eleemosynary grant of King Richard I of England, but the king died before its house could be adequately established and the canons had been reduced to a sad state, living under the Rule of the Hospital of St Mary of Germans. Writing to the magister and brothers, Pope Gregory IX confirms the actions of the bishop of Winchester who, with the advice of the patriarch of Jerusalem and albeit illegitimately, found a better residence for the canons and reformed their way of life.
Feb. 5. Viterbo. The domus Hospitalis Sancti Thome martiris Acconensis had been founded in Acre by an eleemosynary grant of King Richard I of England, but the king died before its house could be adequately established and the canons had been reduced to a sad state, living under the Rule of the... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:254, no. 2944
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2300
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, all the prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar and the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans
text: Jul. 29. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX has heard that the baptism of slaves is being refused in the Latin East, because it is said that many pretend to want to be converted to Christianity and, having gained their liberty, abscond. He demands the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, all the prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar and the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans to allow slaves who sincerely desire to convert to Christianity to be baptised.
Jul. 29. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX has heard that the baptism of slaves is being refused in the Latin East, because it is said that many pretend to want to be converted to Christianity and, having gained their liberty, abscond. He demands the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, all the... more
sources: Claverie, L’ordre du Temple 2 :417-18, no. 6
RRR: Permission/licence/authorization
2302
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Magister of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Oct. 28. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the magister of the knights Templar to supplement from their funds in the Holy Land money collected from the redemption of vows together with other cash collected from the province of Sens.
Oct. 28. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the magister of the knights Templar to supplement from their funds in the Holy Land money collected from the redemption of vows together with other cash collected from the province of Sens.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:797, no. 3924
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2304
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: King and queen of Cyprus and their barones and milites
text: Nov. 17. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX rebukes the king and queen of Cyprus. They, and their barones and milites, refuse to pay tithes to the archbishop of Nicosia and his suffragans. They ignore sentences of excommunication imposed on the barones, milites and balivi on account of their failure to pay tithes or their illegitimate marriages. They appoint Greci and Suriani as balivi, ignoring Latins [Latini]. They pledge far-off possessions to the Knights Templar and Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem and other exempt religious, who are absolved from the payment of tithes. The pope orders the king and queen to desist from these practices and make sure that tithes are paid in full.
Nov. 17. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX rebukes the king and queen of Cyprus. They, and their barones and milites, refuse to pay tithes to the archbishop of Nicosia and his suffragans. They ignore sentences of excommunication imposed on the barones, milites and balivi on account of their failure to pay... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:320-2, no. d-27