RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1032
year: 1179
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Radulphus Sebastensis episcopus
text: Apr 28. Lateran. Drawing attention to the association of Sebastea with St John the Baptist and the prophets Elisha and Obadiah, Pope Alexander III confirms for Radulphus Sebastensis episcopus and his church the papal protection granted by Pope Innocent II and the church’s possessions in France, granted by many individuals, including King Louis VII, his son Philip and Elisabeth ducissa, whose husband Willelmus Goetus [158] died in Sebastea. [159]
Apr 28. Lateran. Drawing attention to the association of Sebastea with St John the Baptist and the prophets Elisha and Obadiah, Pope Alexander III confirms for Radulphus Sebastensis episcopus and his church the papal protection granted by Pope Innocent II and the church’s possessions in France,... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 290-2, no. 117
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1031
year: 1179
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Apr. 26. Lateran. Pope Alexander III informs the magister and brothers of the militia Templi that the canons of Genoa have complained that the Templars have built houses illegally in the fundum that belongs to the church of Genoa outside the city of Archas [civitas Archarum]. He orders the Templars to come to terms with the archbishop and canons of Genoa.
Apr. 26. Lateran. Pope Alexander III informs the magister and brothers of the militia Templi that the canons of Genoa have complained that the Templars have built houses illegally in the fundum that belongs to the church of Genoa outside the city of Archas [civitas Archarum]. He orders the Templars... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 2:247-8, no. 29 (RRH no. 581)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1030
year: 1179
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Baldwin IV
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Apr. 26. Lateran. Pope Alexander III reminds King Baldwin IV that after complaints from the Genoese consuls his father King Amalric restored the Genoese golden inscription in the church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Genoese have complained that thereafter Amalric destroyed the inscription and confiscated money that belonged to them. The pope orders Baldwin to restore the inscription and return the cash.
Apr. 26. Lateran. Pope Alexander III reminds King Baldwin IV that after complaints from the Genoese consuls his father King Amalric restored the Genoese golden inscription in the church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Genoese have complained that thereafter Amalric destroyed the inscription and... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 289-90, no. 116 (RRH nos. 438, 580)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1029
year: 1179
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Hugo Ebriacus Gibelleti dominus
text: Apr. 25. Lateran. Informed by the archbishop and canons of Genoa that Hug[o] dominus Gebelleti has neglected his duties as a fief-holder of the church of Genoa [ab eorum ecclesia feudum habeas] and has failed to pay the census and swear fealty, Pope Alexander III orders Hugo to fulfil his obligations.
Apr. 25. Lateran. Informed by the archbishop and canons of Genoa that Hug[o] dominus Gebelleti has neglected his duties as a fief-holder of the church of Genoa [ab eorum ecclesia feudum habeas] and has failed to pay the census and swear fealty, Pope Alexander III orders Hugo to fulfil his... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, p. 289, no. 115 (RRH no. 580)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1028
year: 1179
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Patriarchs of Jerusalem and Antioch and all the clergy in the East
text: Apr. 9. Lateran. Pope Alexander III informs the patriarchs of Jerusalem and Antioch and all the clergy in the East that he has granted the archbishop of Genoa the powers of a legate [with respect to the oversight of Genoese churches in the East], if he travels to the East once every 8 years in company with another papal legate.
Apr. 9. Lateran. Pope Alexander III informs the patriarchs of Jerusalem and Antioch and all the clergy in the East that he has granted the archbishop of Genoa the powers of a legate [with respect to the oversight of Genoese churches in the East], if he travels to the East once every 8 years in... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 287-8, no. 114
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1024
year: 1179
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Iohannes abbas Montis Syon in Ierusalem
institution: Mount Sion
text: †Mar. 19. [156] Lateran. Pope Alexander III renews for Iohannes abbas Montis Syon in Ierusalem the privileges granted by duke Godfrey and Popes Urban II, Paschal II, Innocent II and Eugenius III. He confirms that the abbey is under papal protection and that it follows the Augustinian Rule. He details the gifts of endowments as follows: the whole of Mt Sion granted by Duke Godfrey; the district between the angle of the walls by Mt Sion Gate [angulum civitatis, qui est ad dexteram et ad sinistram intrantibus Ierusalem, ex parte Syon], which was given by King Baldwin I; the tables of exchange [tabulae cambii], gardens, baths and houses owned inside the city and outside, with a breach in the wall in order to make a gate; the borgesia [terra borgesie] outside Acheldamac with vineyards to the south; the land of Asquatim in Sorbael; the vineyard given by Anselmus de Parenti; the land attached to a machomeria; the land below a well [fons] with the well itself, given by Guido de Milli; Cedo; casale Martini; the casale that belonged to Hugo de Gorron; Dersophath and the adjacent land, given by the aforesaid Anselmus; the casalia and gastinae of Gebea, Ubeth, Dormibedi, Kariateri, Genesim, Casert and Tyberie, which the abbey bought from Almericus de Francoloco; Caphason; Aneth; Amieth; Farafronte; casale Caicafas in the territory of Ascalon with half of its tithe; casale Romenbre with all its tithe; houses and a machomeria in Ascalon; land in the territory of Jaffa given by Wi. comes Joppensis with the agreement of his wife; a viridarium with land given by Lambertus Galioth; houses in the city of Nablus; the casalia of Burin, Caphastrum, Gul and Geralle in the territory of Nablus with all their tithes, granted by the patriarchs of Jerusalem; the casalia of Fame and Age in the territory of Sebastea, with half tithes; the casalia of Sida, Caforana and Canet in the territory of Caesarea, with half tithes; a house free from the payment of dues [domus libera] in the city of Caesarea; 2 carruce terre and a mill, 2 gardens with half tithes, and a house in Ligio; casale Miary, land, a vineyard, gardens and the churches of sanctus Leonardus and sanctus Romanus in the territory of Acre; houses with full tithes in the city of Acre; casale Messoria with 2 carrucate terre adjacent to the casale, and 2 carruce terre in the casale of Sardenas with half tithes in the territory of Tyre; the church of sanctus Leonardus and houses in the city of Tyre; [a rent of] 25 besants in Gibeletum; a house in Antioch; another house in the territory of Antioch; in the uilla of Amis casale Miserach and a vineyard at Miserach called Cafaria; the casalia of Felix, Bussadan and Cuccaua with half tithes; a church next to castrum Donninum situated in a casale called Bexa; a boat freed from dues [navis libera] on the river and casale Eroi with half tithes in territorio Turasiacen[si]. The pope also confirms the possession of properties in Sicily, Calabria, Lombardy, France and Iberia. He confirms an agreement on tithes covering all Judaea and Jerusalem and a union [of prayer] involving the churches of Jerusalem, including the abbey of the Mt of Olives and the church of St John of Sebastea, Sanctus Helyas and Hebron with churches in Sicily, Apulia and Calabria, and arranged by Patriarch William of Jerusalem with the agreement of the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre. He confirms the abbey’s right to bury those who wish burial in its cemeteries; the prohibition of the celebration of Mass in the abbey’s churches without its licence; its freedom from tithes on noval lands; the right of sanctuary; the right to celebrate services in times of interdict; the right of the brothers to preach publicly; the right to approach any bishop for chrism, holy oils and consecrations; the privilege of exemption from episcopal jurisdiction; freedom of election of abbots; jurisidictional dependence on the Holy See; the use of Mt Sion as a stational church for the patriarch on the feasts commemorating the Last Supper, Pentecost and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, provided no heavy burdens are laid on Mt Sion such as the establishment of the cathedra [for patriarchal judgements] or the provision of a meal.
†Mar. 19. [156] Lateran. Pope Alexander III renews for Iohannes abbas Montis Syon in Ierusalem the privileges granted by duke Godfrey and Popes Urban II, Paschal II, Innocent II and Eugenius III. He confirms that the abbey is under papal protection and that it follows the Augustinian Rule. He... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 280-7, no. 113 (RRH no. 576)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1068
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Roger de Moulins, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: 1178 - 1180. [169] Pope Alexander III writes to Rogerius magister of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. Reiterating a papal warning to observe the traditions and customs of Raimundus [Raymond of Puy], he reminds the master that the Hospitallers should abstain from bearing arms, according to the custom established by Raymond, except when the Relic of the True Cross is brought on campaign for the defence of the kingdom or for the siege of some pagan city, and then only if it is clear that armed assistance is necessary. The Hospital of St John of Jerusalem was instituted for the reception and refection of the poor, who are better defended by love and mercy than by force of arms. The pope is concerned lest the care of the poor be diminished, because of the expense of obtaining arms.
1178 - 1180. [169] Pope Alexander III writes to Rogerius magister of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. Reiterating a papal warning to observe the traditions and customs of Raimundus [Raymond of Puy], he reminds the master that the Hospitallers should abstain from bearing arms, according to the... more
sources: Delaville le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:360-1
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1063
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem
institution: Order of Montjoie
text: Nov. 23. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III confirms and adds to the privileges and confirmation made to Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem and his professed brothers. He takes the Order of Montjoie under papal protection and approves the Rule of a Military Order. [167] He confirms the following possessions: the locus [on] Mons Gaudii where the house of the Order is situated, outside the walls of Jerusalem; Tuanasaba given by King Baldwin III, the Turris Puellarum with 3 other towers and a garden adjacent in the city of Ascalon; 100 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the funda of Ascalon; Palmaria given by Guido de Scandalione; 300 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the logia in Acre where bread is sold; 400 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the Gate of David [in Jerusalem]; a house of Carroblerius; and properties in Lombardy and Iberia. The Order is permitted to build oratories in remote places, although with some powers allowed to bishops. It is exempted from much episcopal jurisdiction, although its churches should be subject to local bishops. It is freed from the payment of tithes and first fruits on lands cultivated by the brothers themselves or providing animal fodder or on newly established churches and villae in deserted places. It can admit secular priests and laymen.
Nov. 23. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III confirms and adds to the privileges and confirmation made to Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem and his professed brothers. He takes the Order of Montjoie under papal protection and approves the Rule of a Military Order. [167] He... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 1:315-19, no. 125
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1062
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives
institution: Templum Domini
additional institution: Mount Sion
text: Nov. 13 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III informs the abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives that at times when the patriarch of Jerusalem is absent or ill, or the patriarchate is vacant, the prior and brothers of the Holy Sepulchre should be received in solemn procession and should celebrate Mass in the patriarch’s place.
Nov. 13 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III informs the abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives that at times when the patriarch of Jerusalem is absent or ill, or the patriarchate is vacant, the prior and brothers of the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 293-4, no. 119 (RRH no. 486)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1061
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Prior and canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Nov. 12 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III grants the request of the prior and brothers of the Holy Sepulchre that in church meetings and services the prior should have precedence immediately after the archbishops and bishops and over all other abbots and priors in the patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Nov. 12 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III grants the request of the prior and brothers of the Holy Sepulchre that in church meetings and services the prior should have precedence immediately after the archbishops and bishops and over all other abbots and priors in the patriarchate of... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 292-3, no. 118 (RRH no. 485)