RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
380
year: 1139
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Apr. 27. Lateran. At the request of Patriarch William of Jerusalem and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Innocent II states that the Holy Sepulchre is under papal protection. He confirms its possession of properties in southern Italy and grants it exemptions in that region.
Apr. 27. Lateran. At the request of Patriarch William of Jerusalem and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Innocent II states that the Holy Sepulchre is under papal protection. He confirms its possession of properties in southern Italy and grants it exemptions in that region.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 150-2, no. 39 (RRH no. 189)
year: 1139
initiator: Rogerius Ramathensis episcopus
recipient: Church of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Nov. 18. With the consent of his chapter [capitulum Sancti Georgii] and at the request of Patriarch Arnulf of Jerusalem and King Baldwin I, Rogerius Ramatensis episcopus had given St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat a deserted casale called Cephrie. The abbey’s possession of the casale had been challenged by the heirs of Radulfus de Septem Molis, but they have been persuaded to concede the casale to the abbey in the presence of Patriarch William of Jerusalem. Their names are: Gofridus filius Radulfi, Hugo his brother, Mazelina their sister with her husband Arnulfus de Aria, and their mother Agnes. Witnesses: Willelmus patriarcha; Robertus archidiaconus; Balduinus cancellarius; Amelius; Balduinus canonicus Sancti Georgii; of the laymen, Wulferius; Milo camerarius; Rogerius Carnotensis; Ernaldus pincerna; Stephanus dispensator; Petrus Lemovicensis. Rogerius episcopus, with the consent of his chapter and barones, confirms the agreement, which is sealed with the patriarchal seal, but retains half the tithes and his jurisdiction over the chaplain [in the casale]. Witnesses: of the canons of St George [Lydda/Ramla], Willelmus Thuroldi; Jordanus; Balduinus; Gislebertus; Hugo; of others, Constantinus; Jacob; of laymen, Wulferius; Willelmus, nepos patriarchae; Normandus; Johannes Golafres; Helgotus; Petrus vicecomes; Gislebertus; Bernardus de Caco.
Nov. 18. With the consent of his chapter [capitulum Sancti Georgii] and at the request of Patriarch Arnulf of Jerusalem and King Baldwin I, Rogerius Ramatensis episcopus had given St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat a deserted casale called Cephrie. The abbey’s possession of the casale had been... more
sources: Delaborde, Chartes de Josaphat, pp. 49-50, no. 20 (RRH no. 190)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
382
year: 1139
initiator: Raymond II, count of Tripoli, and his wife Hodierna
recipient: Abbey of Mount Tabor
institution: Mount Tabor
text: Dec.1. Raymond II, Dei gratia comes Tripolis, and Hodierna, eadem gratia Tripolis comitissa, make an eleemosynary grant, to the benefit of the souls of Counts Raymond I, Bertrand, William Jordan and Pons, and Raymond’s mother Sicilia, to the abbey of Mt Tabor, represented by Gaufridus abbas, Martinus prior, Garnerius monachus and Pontius Renuardi. They confirm the abbey’s possession of a casale called Bethamum/Bethsamum, with all its appurtenances, including a small part [particula] of it towards Bethelion/Bethelyon which was seized by Georgius Syrus. The territory of the casale ends in the east with the old road running between Botsoflam and Bethsamum. To the south it extends as far as the old road near Bethelyon; to the west as far as the land of St Mary of the Latins; and to the north as far as the casale of Petrus de Podio Laurentii called Monscucul. The abbot of Mt Tabor promises that a lamp will be lit on Mt Tabor for the souls of the count’s relations. Witnesses: Giraudus episcopus Tripolis; Giraldus Raphaniensis episcopus; Albericus prior Montis Peregrini; of the barones, Silvius constabularius; Petrus de Podio Laurentii; Willelmus Ebriacus; Guocelinus de Chalmunt; Willelmus de Crat; Petrus Raymundus de Balma and others. Signatories: Raimondus comes Tripolis; Hodierna comitissa; Jotrannus cancellarius, who drew up the charter; Pontius de Syura; Pontius Bernardi; Albertus magister comitis; Giraudus Zelox; Brunellus senescalcus; Raimundus Arnaldi; Rainaldus camerarius. Guarinus scriba de Bethlehem wrote the charter.
Dec.1. Raymond II, Dei gratia comes Tripolis, and Hodierna, eadem gratia Tripolis comitissa, make an eleemosynary grant, to the benefit of the souls of Counts Raymond I, Bertrand, William Jordan and Pons, and Raymond’s mother Sicilia, to the abbey of Mt Tabor, represented by Gaufridus abbas,... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:901-2, no.7 (RRH no. 191)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
383
year: 1139
initiator: Cecilia, countess of Tripoli
recipient: canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1138 – Dec 24 1139. At the request of King Fulk of Jerusalem and Queen Melisende and with the agreement of her son Count Raymond II, Cecilia comitissa [of Tripoli] makes an eleemosynary grant, to benefit, among others, the soul of her husband Count Pons, to the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, represented by Wlgrinus prior Montis Peregrini, canonicus Sancti Sepulcri. She gives the canons the right to cook in the oven they have at Mont Pèlerin. Witnesses: Giraldus episcopus Tripolitanus; Petrus de Podio Laurentii; Petrus Raimundus de la Balma; Jocelinus de Calmunt/Calmunt; Silvius Robertus; Petrus de Podio prior de Hospitali; magister Albericus prior de Bethleem; Willelmus Apieres placearius Montis Peregrini; Homodei.
Dec. 25 1138 – Dec 24 1139. At the request of King Fulk of Jerusalem and Queen Melisende and with the agreement of her son Count Raymond II, Cecilia comitissa [of Tripoli] makes an eleemosynary grant, to benefit, among others, the soul of her husband Count Pons, to the canons of the Holy Sepulchre... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 188-9, no. 80; Mayer, UKJ 1:327, 347, nos. 142, 163 (RRH no. 192)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
384
year: 1140
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Patriarch William of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 17 1139 or Jan. 17 1140. Lateran. Pope Innocent II rebukes Patriarch William of Jerusalem for trying to prevent Fulcherus Tyrensis archiepiscopus receiving the pallium and for refusing to carry out the pope’s mandate that judgement should be made with respect to Haifa [Caypha seu Porphyria] within 3 months. William should respect the honour and dignity of Fulcherius and render him justice within 40 days. Otherwise the pope will withdraw William’s suffragans from their obedience to him.
Dec. 17 1139 or Jan. 17 1140. Lateran. Pope Innocent II rebukes Patriarch William of Jerusalem for trying to prevent Fulcherus Tyrensis archiepiscopus receiving the pallium and for refusing to carry out the pope’s mandate that judgement should be made with respect to Haifa [Caypha seu Porphyria]... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 152-3, no. 40 (RRH no. 187)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
385
year: 1140
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Balduinus Berytensis episcopus, Bernardus Sydoniensis episcopus and Joannes Ptolomaidensis episcopus
text: Dec. 17 1139 or Jan. 17 1140. Lateran. Pope Innocent II rebukes Balduinus Berythensis episcopus, Bernardus Sydoniensis episcopus and Joannes Ptolomaidensis episcopus for refusing to subject themselves to Fulcherius Tyrensis archiepiscopus. He makes clear that if they obey him he will quash any action the patriarch of Jerusalem would take against them.
Dec. 17 1139 or Jan. 17 1140. Lateran. Pope Innocent II rebukes Balduinus Berythensis episcopus, Bernardus Sydoniensis episcopus and Joannes Ptolomaidensis episcopus for refusing to subject themselves to Fulcherius Tyrensis archiepiscopus. He makes clear that if they obey him he will quash any... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp.153-4, no. 41 (RRH no. 186)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
386
year: 1140
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Ralph patriarch of Antioch
text: Dec. 17 1139 or Jan. 17 1140. Lateran. Pope Innocent II forbids Ralph [of Domfront], patriarch of Antioch, to prevent the suffragans of the province of Tyre showing due obedience and reverence to Fulcherius Tyrensis archiepiscopus.
Dec. 17 1139 or Jan. 17 1140. Lateran. Pope Innocent II forbids Ralph [of Domfront], patriarch of Antioch, to prevent the suffragans of the province of Tyre showing due obedience and reverence to Fulcherius Tyrensis archiepiscopus.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 154-5, no. 42 (RRH no. 185)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
387
year: 1140
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Gerardus Tripolitanus episcopus, Raimundus Tortosanus episcopus and Hugo Biblitanus episcopus
text: Dec. 17 1139 or Jan. 17 1140. Lateran. Pope Innocent II writes to Gerardus Tripolitanus episcopus, R[aimundus] Tortosanus episcopus and H[ugo] Biblitanus episcopus. Restoring their dioceses to the province of Tyre and absolving them from subjection to the patriarchate of Antioch, he orders them to show due obedience and reverence to Fulcherius Tyrensis archiepiscopus.
Dec. 17 1139 or Jan. 17 1140. Lateran. Pope Innocent II writes to Gerardus Tripolitanus episcopus, R[aimundus] Tortosanus episcopus and H[ugo] Biblitanus episcopus. Restoring their dioceses to the province of Tyre and absolving them from subjection to the patriarchate of Antioch, he orders them to... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp.155-6, no. 43 (RRH no. 184)
year: 1140
initiator: Robert de Loges
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Mar. 12. On the advice of Princess Alice of Antioch and of his wife Hodierne, Robert de Loges gives [the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem] a gastina called Horari, with a church.
*Mar. 12. On the advice of Princess Alice of Antioch and of his wife Hodierne, Robert de Loges gives [the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem] a gastina called Horari, with a church.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:109, no. 133 (RRH no. 193a)
year: 1140
initiator: Damascus
recipient: Franks
text: *Spring. Formal alliance, ‘signed’ with oaths, between Damascus and the Franks in opposition to Zengi of Mosul.
*Spring. Formal alliance, ‘signed’ with oaths, between Damascus and the Franks in opposition to Zengi of Mosul.
sources: Ibn al-Qalanisi, pp. 259-60