year: 1112
initiator: Evremar, archbishop of Caesarea
recipient: Hospital of Saint John in Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jul. 18. Heuremarus Cesariensis archiepiscopus grants the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem an exemption from tithes throughout his archbishopric. Signatories: Euremarus archiepiscopus; Arnulfus Belvacensis; Vullelmus presbyter; Albertus presbyter; Stephanus prior; Ricardus acolitus, who wrote the charter ‘XV litteris rasis et suprascriptis.in decima linea’.
Jul. 18. Heuremarus Cesariensis archiepiscopus grants the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem an exemption from tithes throughout his archbishopric. Signatories: Euremarus archiepiscopus; Arnulfus Belvacensis; Vullelmus presbyter; Albertus presbyter; Stephanus prior; Ricardus acolitus, who wrote the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:28-9, no. 29 (RRH no. 65)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
131
year: 1112
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Patriarch Bernard of Antioch
text: Aug. 7. Lateran. Pope Paschal II reminds Patriarch Bernard of Antioch of the mutual charity that should bind the churches of Rome and Antioch, both associated with St Peter, and emphasizes that anything he writes about the boundaries between the patriarchates is not motivated by malice but is to clear up ambiguities and to serve peace and the rights and honour of both churches.
Aug. 7. Lateran. Pope Paschal II reminds Patriarch Bernard of Antioch of the mutual charity that should bind the churches of Rome and Antioch, both associated with St Peter, and emphasizes that anything he writes about the boundaries between the patriarchates is not motivated by malice but is to... more
sources: William of Tyre, p. 539. See Hiestand, PK, pp. 116-17, no. 13 (RRH no. 66)
year: 1112
initiator: Patriarch Arnulf of Jerusalem
recipient: Church of the Abbey of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Apr. 6 [Mar. 25?] – Dec. 24 [Apr. 21?]. At the petition of Hugo, abbas of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and Baldwin, rex gloriosus, Patriarch Arnulf of Jerusalem, wanting to restore the holy places of Jerusalem that have been destroyed by the infidels [infideles], grants as a contribution to the rebuilding of the church of the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat half the tithe of Bervaldus, a third of the tithe of Radulfus Aloensis, and the tithes of Gumfredus de Cauis which were drawn from Mezeret and Dalfim.
Apr. 6 [Mar. 25?] – Dec. 24 [Apr. 21?]. At the petition of Hugo, abbas of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and Baldwin, rex gloriosus, Patriarch Arnulf of Jerusalem, wanting to restore the holy places of Jerusalem that have been destroyed by the infidels [infideles], grants as a contribution to... more
sources: Delaborde, Chartes, pp. 21-2, no. 1; corr. Mayer, UKJ 1:179-80, no. 53 (RRH no. 67)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
133
year: 1113
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Abbey of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Jan. 2. Benevento. Pope Paschal II confirms for Hvgo abbas and the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat all the gifts made by Godfrey [dux] and Baldwin [Ierosolimitanus rex] and others, and whatever the abbey will receive through the concessions of pontiffs, the liberality of princes and the oblations of the faithful. It will pay no tithes on the products of its own labour. It is free of episcopal procurations in Jerusalem. It can enjoy revenues from infidel peasants [rustici infideles]. Anyone can be buried in its cemetery. It can receive alms on behalf of those who die. It can enjoy parochial rights in its parishes. It can have relations with excommunicates. It is to be secure in its possesions and rights, saving its canonical subjection to the Church of Jerusalem.
Jan. 2. Benevento. Pope Paschal II confirms for Hvgo abbas and the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat all the gifts made by Godfrey [dux] and Baldwin [Ierosolimitanus rex] and others, and whatever the abbey will receive through the concessions of pontiffs, the liberality of princes and... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 117-19, no. 14 (RRH no. 70)
year: 1113
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Abbey of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Jan. 3. Benevento. Pope Paschal II takes Hugo abbas and the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat under papal protection and confirms all the possessions given to them in Sicily and Calabria by benefactors, among whom were Constance [of France], the wife of Bohemond I of Antioch, and Bohemond II of Antioch.
Jan. 3. Benevento. Pope Paschal II takes Hugo abbas and the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat under papal protection and confirms all the possessions given to them in Sicily and Calabria by benefactors, among whom were Constance [of France], the wife of Bohemond I of Antioch, and... more
sources: Delaborde, Chartes, pp. 24-6, no. 3 (RRH no.70)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
135
year: 1113
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Giraldus praepositus and the Hospital of Saint John in Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Feb. 15. Benevento. Pope Paschal II writes [in Pie postulatio voluntatis] to Giraldus, institutor ac prepositus Ierosolimitani xenodochii, taking the hospital [xenodochium], situated in the city of Jerusalem next to the church of St John the Baptist, under papal protection. He confirms all acquisitions that have been and will be made by the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem for the sustenance of pilgrims and the poor, including those gifts made by the patriarchs of Jerusalem and others. The Hospital is freed from the payment of tithes on harvests produced at its labour or expense. On the death of Giraldus only the professed brothers may elect his successor. Paschal confirms the Hospital’s right to all its possessions, in Asia as well as in Europe. He refers particularly to xenodochia sive ptochia at St Gilles, Asti, Pisa, Bari, Otranto, Taranto and Messina, which are to be subject to Giraldus and his successors.
Feb. 15. Benevento. Pope Paschal II writes [in Pie postulatio voluntatis] to Giraldus, institutor ac prepositus Ierosolimitani xenodochii, taking the hospital [xenodochium], situated in the city of Jerusalem next to the church of St John the Baptist, under papal protection. He confirms all... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 2:194-8, no. 1 (RRH no. 71)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
136
year: 1113
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: prelates and the faithful in Europe
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Feb. 15. Benevento. Pope Paschal II recommends to the prelates and the faithful in Europe Arcelenus, who has been sent from Jerusalem by Geraldus, prepositus xenodochii, to collect alms for the Hospital.
Feb. 15. Benevento. Pope Paschal II recommends to the prelates and the faithful in Europe Arcelenus, who has been sent from Jerusalem by Geraldus, prepositus xenodochii, to collect alms for the Hospital.
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 1:203, no. 1
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
137
year: 1113
initiator: Two ambassadors sent by Roger Antiochenus princeps and Patriarch Bernard of Antioch
recipient: Pope Paschal II
text: Feb./Mar. Council of Benevento. Two ambassadors sent to Pope Paschal II by Roger Antiochenus princeps and Patriarch Bernard of Antioch have asked that the pope restore the rights of the church of Antioch over the churches of Tyre, Beirut, Sidon and Acre, and all of the province [of Tyre] to the River [Belus/Na‘aman] [ad flumen quod iuxta Accon mare influit]. These dioceses have been detached and made subject to the patriarchate of Jerusalem. The pope refuses, citing the decree of pope Urban II at the council of Clermont, at which the First Crusade [via Ierosolimitana] was initiated. This decree granted rights over churches to the princes who conquered them.
Feb./Mar. Council of Benevento. Two ambassadors sent to Pope Paschal II by Roger Antiochenus princeps and Patriarch Bernard of Antioch have asked that the pope restore the rights of the church of Antioch over the churches of Tyre, Beirut, Sidon and Acre, and all of the province [of Tyre] to the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 119-21, no. 15 (RRH no. 72)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
138
year: 1113
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Patriarch Bernard of Antioch
text: Mar. 18. Benevento. Assuring Patriarch Bernard of Antioch of his desire to preserve the integrity of the patriarchate of Antioch, Pope Paschal II explains why, owing to the dangers faced by the kingdom of Jerusalem, he has allowed King Baldwin I and Patriarch Gibelin to subject churches taken by the kingdom to the patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Mar. 18. Benevento. Assuring Patriarch Bernard of Antioch of his desire to preserve the integrity of the patriarchate of Antioch, Pope Paschal II explains why, owing to the dangers faced by the kingdom of Jerusalem, he has allowed King Baldwin I and Patriarch Gibelin to subject churches taken by... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 121-2, no. 16 (RRH no. 73)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
139
year: 1113
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: Baldwin I
text: Mar. 18. Benevento. Acknowledging the furore caused by his decision to grant churches which had previously [Turcorum vel Sarracenorum temporibus] been subject to the patriarchate of Antioch and the protests of Patriarch Bernard, Pope Paschal II strictly enjoins Baldwin, illustris Hierosolymitanorum rex, to forbid any further incursions by the clergy of Jerusalem into the rights of the patriarchate of Antioch.
Mar. 18. Benevento. Acknowledging the furore caused by his decision to grant churches which had previously [Turcorum vel Sarracenorum temporibus] been subject to the patriarchate of Antioch and the protests of Patriarch Bernard, Pope Paschal II strictly enjoins Baldwin, illustris... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 122-4, no. 17 (RRH no. 73)