RRR: Agreement/treaty
1132
year: 1183
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: Church of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the Templars
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
additional institution: Templars
text: Before Sept. 1. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem confirms an agreement, made in his presence and at the orders of Pope Lucius III, between the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the Knights Templar. He records how his predecessors Patriarchs Arnulf and Warmund gave St Mary under the abbates Hugo and Gelduinus the tithes of 2 royal casalia called Meseraz and Dalphym. Over time these casalia were transferred from the royal domain [dominium regis] into the lordship [dominium] of the Knights Templar, who refused to pay the tithes. The Templars now agree to pay half tithes on wheat, wine, barley, oil, vegetables and also money [byzancii], except the fodder for animals used by themselves, and on gardens and churches, if it should happen that these are established with parochial rights. The agreement has been sealed by the chapters of St Mary and of the Knights Templar. The agreement was witnessed by the following brothers of the knighthood of the Temple [milicia Templi]: frater Arnaldus de Turre Rubea Templi magister; frater Gyrardus de Radifort Templi senescalcus; frater Girbertus Arayl magnus preceptor; frater Robertus Fraisnel; frater Ursus de Alneto; frater Otho de Chaorzos. Other witnesses: princeps Reynal-dus; Nichola de Bethencort; Unbertus Acon.
Before Sept. 1. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem confirms an agreement, made in his presence and at the orders of Pope Lucius III, between the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the Knights Templar. He records how his predecessors Patriarchs Arnulf and Warmund gave St Mary under the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 301-3, no. 126 (RRH no. 631)
RRR: Agreement/treaty
1199
year: 1186
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: Templum Domini and Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Templum Domini
additional institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Dec. 25 1185 - Dec. 24 1186. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem confirms under seal an agreement reached by the Templum Domini and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat over the tithes due to the Templum Domini for the casale of Saphet in the territory of Nablus and for half of a gastina called in Arabic Medeclala, which St Mary had bought from Guido Raicius. St Mary will pay the Templum Domini each year at Martinmas 12 besants for the tithe of Saphet and 10 besants for the tithe of Medeclala. Witnesses: Rainaldus abbas Montis Syon; Dalmacius Jerusalem archidiaconus; of the canons of the Templum Domini, Gillebertus; Willelmus cellerarius; Rainaldus; Franco; of the monks of St Mary, Petrus prior; Stephanus eleemosinarius; Octavianus subprior; Helias cellararius; Giranus thesaurarius; Bernardus prior de Sichar. The charter was drawn up by Fulcho cancellarius.
Dec. 25 1185 - Dec. 24 1186. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem confirms under seal an agreement reached by the Templum Domini and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat over the tithes due to the Templum Domini for the casale of Saphet in the territory of Nablus and for half of a gastina called in... more
sources: Kohler, ‘Chartes’, pp. 156-7, no. 48 (RRH no. 657b)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1226
year: 1187
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: All Christians
text: †Oct. 16 1180 - Jul. 2 1187. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem addresses a general letter to all Christians. He expatiates on the threat to the Holy Land from Turci, Arabi, Alarabi, Sarraceni and pseudochristiani. He promises remission of sins for those who come to its aid and a third part of enjoined penance to those who contribute horses, mules and arms. Those who become confratres of [the churches of] Antioch, Latakia [Licana], Jubila, Valenia, Tortosa, Tripoli, Ibielita, Beirut, [S]arbona, Tyre, Nazareth, Sebastea, Bethlehem, Mons Regalis, Ramla, Caesarea, Acre and Tiberias will each get an indulgence of 40 days. Over and above this a confrater of the church of Jerusalem, who pays an annual census, will have a fourth part of his penance remitted, can be buried even in time of interdict, will be commemorated annually as an individual, and generally on the third day after the Feast of All Saints. The indulgence can benefit dead relations. Those unable physically to make the pilgrimage to Jerusalem can fulfil their vows at Holy Sepulchre houses in Europe,
†Oct. 16 1180 - Jul. 2 1187. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem addresses a general letter to all Christians. He expatiates on the threat to the Holy Land from Turci, Arabi, Alarabi, Sarraceni and pseudochristiani. He promises remission of sins for those who come to its aid and a third part of... more
sources: Jaspert, ‘Zwei unbekannte Hilfsersuchen’, pp. 508-11 [215]
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1239
year: 1187
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: All Christians
text: Sept. 4-17. Jerusalem. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem addresses a general letter to all Christians. He reports the disaster [at Hattin] in which 25000 Christians were killed and the relic of the True Cross fell into the hands of the Sarraceni, togther with the king of Jerusalem and 3 bishops and their companions, who were all killed. The following cities have fallen to the enemy: Acre, Nazareth, Tiberias, Safra, Grangeli, Petit Geli, Sabast, Casal Sentgili, Nablus [Daplez], Betel, Mahumeria Gran, Rametez, Bethlehem, Hebron, Turco, Petita Mafumeria, Bertogo, Castel Arnal, Bel Veder, Sent George, Tyre, Ramla, Ascalon, Jaffa, Arsur, Jorgeria, Calcalia, Caesarea, Caco, Calanco, Merle, Haifa, Betinoble, Eibeli and also 30 castles [castra]. The infidels have lain with women on altars and stabled their horses in churches. The patriarch begs for help to save Jerusalem, which Saladin is approaching with an army. It is feared that he intends to besiege the city. The patriarch offers a plenary indulgence to all who come to its aid.
Sept. 4-17. Jerusalem. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem addresses a general letter to all Christians. He reports the disaster [at Hattin] in which 25000 Christians were killed and the relic of the True Cross fell into the hands of the Sarraceni, togther with the king of Jerusalem and 3 bishops and... more
sources: Jaspert, ‘Zwei unbekannte Hilfsersuchen’, pp. 511-16
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1240
year: 1187
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: Pope Urban III
text: Sept 5-20. Jerusalem. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem sends Pope Urban III news [of the battle of Hattin]. The relic of the True Cross has been lost to the Traci. The bishops of Lydda and Acre, who were in charge of the Cross, have been killed. The king has been made captive and his army has been partly killed and partly imprisoned. The following cities and castles have been lost: Gybeletum, Beirut, Sydon, Acre, [Tiberias, Nazaret]h, Sebasten, [Nablus], Haifa, Caesarea, Assur, Jaffa, Ascalon, Lydda, lbelinen, Turon, Mirabel, Bethlehem and Hebron. Only Jerusalem, surrounded by the enemies of the cross and expecting to be besieged by Saladin, who has established himself nearby, and Tyre are still in Christian hands. All the provinces and dioceses of the patriarchate except those of Tyre and Petra are occupied by the pagani. An addendum lists the places occupied by the Thurci: Gybeletum, Beirut, Acre, Thuronum, Castellum Noveum,Tiberias with all its dependences, Haifa, Caesarea, Assur, Jaffa, Ascalon, Ybelinen, Ramatha, Lydda, Mirabel, Tharenta, Bethenopolis, Hebron, Fiyr, Bethlehem, Machumia, Castruim sancte Helie, Castrum Egidii, Nablus, Gerinen, Sebasten, Nazareth and Mons Thabor.
Sept 5-20. Jerusalem. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem sends Pope Urban III news [of the battle of Hattin]. The relic of the True Cross has been lost to the Traci. The bishops of Lydda and Acre, who were in charge of the Cross, have been killed. The king has been made captive and his army has been... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 324-7, no. 149; Kedar, ‘Ein Hilferuf’, pp. 120-2
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1257
year: 1188
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: Emperor Frederick I
text: †Jul. 4 1187 - Mar. 27 1188. [222] Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem writes to the western emperor Frederick I. He describes the destruction of cities and towns in the Holy Land and he encourages the emperor to come to its assistance.
†Jul. 4 1187 - Mar. 27 1188. [222] Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem writes to the western emperor Frederick I. He describes the destruction of cities and towns in the Holy Land and he encourages the emperor to come to its assistance.
sources: Kegel, pp. 129-30, no. 76 (RRH no. 646)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1269
year: 1189
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: Pope Clement III
institution: Templars
text: After Oct 4. [224] Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem and others write to Pope Clement III, reporting the death of the master of the Knights Templar [Gerard of Ridefort] and 20 of his brothers during the siege of Acre.
After Oct 4. [224] Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem and others write to Pope Clement III, reporting the death of the master of the Knights Templar [Gerard of Ridefort] and 20 of his brothers during the siege of Acre.
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 1:392-3, 396-9, nos. 217, 222
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1290
year: 1190
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: A pope
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Oct. 1180 - late autumn 1190. Patriarch C. [Eraclius] of Jerusalem writes to a pope, denying the charge made by the canons of the Holy Sepulchre that he has placed an unworthy deacon in his church and asking for confirmation of the appointment.
Oct. 1180 - late autumn 1190. Patriarch C. [Eraclius] of Jerusalem writes to a pope, denying the charge made by the canons of the Holy Sepulchre that he has placed an unworthy deacon in his church and asking for confirmation of the appointment.
sources: Hiestand, PK, p. 337, no. 160