RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1426
year: 1198
initiator: Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre
recipient: All the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, of the duchy of Poland, listing the Polish benefactors of the Holy Sepulchre and receiving them into confraternity.
Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, of the duchy of Poland, listing the Polish benefactors of the Holy Sepulchre and receiving them into confraternity.
sources: Nakielski, Miechovia, pp. 81-3 (RRH no. 750)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1429
year: 1198
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Bishop of Tripoli
text: Dec. 31. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the bishop of Tripoli. He records how he had quashed the translations that the patriarch of Antioch, following the example of his predecessor, who had moved the archbishop of Tarsus [Tarsensis] to the archbishopric of Mamistra [Mamistanum] and the bishop of Valenia, archbishop elect of Apamea, to the diocese of Tripoli. He stresses the canon law, ecclesiology and theology underpinning the papal prerogative, in spite of the protests of the patriarch of Antioch in the name of his church’s ancient status. Now, recognizing the bishop’s worth, which had been vouched for by C[onradus] Maguntinus archiepiscopus, Innocent confirms him in his possession of the church of Tripoli, dispensing him from his previous offices.
Dec. 31. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the bishop of Tripoli. He records how he had quashed the translations that the patriarch of Antioch, following the example of his predecessor, who had moved the archbishop of Tarsus [Tarsensis] to the archbishopric of Mamistra [Mamistanum] and the... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:729-32, no. 502
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1405
year: 1198
initiator: Pope Innocent III
text: *Spring. Letters despatched to Rome wrongly report a German triumph in the Holy Land. They are followed by others that inform the pope that when the German [crusaders] reached Acre, they recovered the castle at Beirut, which was undefended. The Sarraceni had attacked and taken Jaffa, killing thousands of Christians. The Germans, hearing rumours of the death of the western emperor, reembarked, leaving the Christian settlers in peril from the Sarraceni. On Aug. 15, therefore, Pope Innocent III issues the letter Post miserabile, proclaiming a new crusade.
*Spring. Letters despatched to Rome wrongly report a German triumph in the Holy Land. They are followed by others that inform the pope that when the German [crusaders] reached Acre, they recovered the castle at Beirut, which was undefended. The Sarraceni had attacked and taken Jaffa, killing... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:491-501, no. 336 (RRH no. 741)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1444
year: 1199
initiator: Gregorius catholicus Armeniorum
text: c. May 1-31. Gregorios catholicus totius ecclesiae Armeniorum recognizes papal primacy. He describes the coronation of King Leon I by the archbishop of Mainz, acting for both the Roman Church and the western emperor, and the part played by the archbishop in instructing the Armenian church on papal rights. He appeals for assistance.
c. May 1-31. Gregorios catholicus totius ecclesiae Armeniorum recognizes papal primacy. He describes the coronation of King Leon I by the archbishop of Mainz, acting for both the Roman Church and the western emperor, and the part played by the archbishop in instructing the Armenian church on papal... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:404-6, no. 208 (RRH no. 761)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1445
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Jun. 11. Pope Innocent III writes to the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar, intervening in a dispute between them and the canons of St Quentin in the diocese of Artois.
Jun. 11. Pope Innocent III writes to the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar, intervening in a dispute between them and the canons of St Quentin in the diocese of Artois.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:182-4, no. 87
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1448
year: 1199
initiator: Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem
recipient: Pope Innocent III
text: Jan. 1 - Sept. 1. [263] In reply to an order for a report from Pope Innocent III, Patriarch Aymar of Jerusalem describes the lineage of and the relations between the various Ayyubid princes, expressing the view that they are ready to surrender Palestine and Jerusalem to the Christians and even to convert. He refers briefly to the Assassins. He provides a geographical description of Palestine and Syria, in which he includes, besides references to the chief towns, the image and shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary outside Christian territory at Sardinia, which is served by 12 nuns and 8 monks, the image of Christ in Beirut and the castellum filii Dei, now called districtum. He then turns to the geography of Egypt, noting those places identified with the exile of the Holy Family there, and to the country’s religion, harvests, the flooding of the Nile, and to Alexandria, which he reports has no natural spring water, being dependent on its cisterns. He believes that the key to Egypt is Damietta, which is more strongly fortified.
Jan. 1 - Sept. 1. [263] In reply to an order for a report from Pope Innocent III, Patriarch Aymar of Jerusalem describes the lineage of and the relations between the various Ayyubid princes, expressing the view that they are ready to surrender Palestine and Jerusalem to the Christians and even to... more
sources: [James of Vitry], Historia Orientalis, pp. 1125-9 [264] (RRH no. 762)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1450
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda and the masters of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
additional institution: Templars
text: End Sept. - Early Oct. Lateran. Having heard from the patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda and the masters of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar that truces have been arranged with the Saraceni, Pope Innocent III informs them that he is sending out funds and wheat collected from the faithful and transported in a ship [navis] that he has equipped at his own expense under the charge of Raim[undus] Jer[oso]lymitani Hospitalis, M. militie Templi frater and I. monachus. The patriarch, bishop and masters are to decide on free distribution to the poor.
End Sept. - Early Oct. Lateran. Having heard from the patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda and the masters of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar that truces have been arranged with the Saraceni, Pope Innocent III informs them that he is sending out funds and wheat... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:345-6, no. 180 (RRH no. 760)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1452
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Gregorius catholicos Armeniorum
text: Nov. 23. Lateran. Pope Innocent III replies to Gregorius catholicus Armeniorum. He expatiates on papal primacy, congratulates Gregorius on his devotion, reminds him of his obligations and informs him of the coming crusade.
Nov. 23. Lateran. Pope Innocent III replies to Gregorius catholicus Armeniorum. He expatiates on papal primacy, congratulates Gregorius on his devotion, reminds him of his obligations and informs him of the coming crusade.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:406-8, no. 209
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1431
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Archbishop of Tyre
text: Jan. 2. Lateran. Pope Innocent III advises the archbishop of Tyre on the treatment of testimony and proofs in court.
Jan. 2. Lateran. Pope Innocent III advises the archbishop of Tyre on the treatment of testimony and proofs in court.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:748, no. 513; Decretals 2.20.29 and 5.34.13, ‘Liber Extra’, cols. 325, 875
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1453
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Gregorius catholicos Armeniorum
text: Nov. 23. Pope Innocent III congratulates Gregorius catholicos Armeniorum on his reception of the Latin faith through the cardinal archbishop of Mainz. He informs him of the plans for a crusade.
Nov. 23. Pope Innocent III congratulates Gregorius catholicos Armeniorum on his reception of the Latin faith through the cardinal archbishop of Mainz. He informs him of the plans for a crusade.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:406-8, no. 209 (RRH no. 761)