RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2206
year: 1233
initiator: Vassalus Bibliensis episcopus
recipient: Abbey of Le Ferté
institution: Saint Sergius
text: Jun. 1-30. With the agreement of his canons, specifically domnus Raimundus cantor, domnus Salvus archidiaconus, Amarricus subdiaconus and domnus Laurentius sacerdos, frater Vassalus Bibliensis episcopus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the abbey of Le Ferté of the house of Sanctus Sergius and all its possessions and tithes, in order for it to be made a Cistercian abbey, saving the rights of the church of Biblium. The abbas Sancti Sergii will promise obedience to the episcopus Bibliensis according to the institutes of the Cistercian Order.
Jun. 1-30. With the agreement of his canons, specifically domnus Raimundus cantor, domnus Salvus archidiaconus, Amarricus subdiaconus and domnus Laurentius sacerdos, frater Vassalus Bibliensis episcopus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the abbey of Le Ferté of the house of Sanctus Sergius and... more
sources: Petit, ‘Chartes de St-Serge’, pp. 25-6 (RRH no. 1044)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2218
year: 1234
initiator: P. Cesariensis episcopus
recipient: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus in Jerusalem
institution: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus
text: Mar. 22. Caesarea. With the agreement of his chapter, P. Cesariensis episcopus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the leprosary of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, represented by Rainaldus de Flori magister domus leprosorum in Jerusalem. The archbishop gives a house and church at Painperdu, on condition that due obedience is owed to the archbishop, saving the Order’s rule. In recognition of his ordinary jurisdiction, St Lazarus will provide 8 candles [cerei], each of 4 rotulae of wax annually to the cathedral of St Peter of Caesarea.
Mar. 22. Caesarea. With the agreement of his chapter, P. Cesariensis episcopus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the leprosary of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, represented by Rainaldus de Flori magister domus leprosorum in Jerusalem. The archbishop gives a house and church at Painperdu, on condition... more
sources: Marsy, ‘Fragment’, p. 154, no. 37 (RRH no. 1051)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2229
year: 1234
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Balduynus de Morfo and the church of Nicosia
text: Aug. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, records and confirms under seal that his liegeman [homo ligius] Balduynus de Morfo has in his presence and with his agreement made an eleemosynary grant to the church of Nicosia of an annual rent of 120 white besants, payable in 4 instalments of 30 besants. The rent will be drawn from the assisia of 1000 white besants that King Henry gave Balduynus from the revenues of Sanctus Sabas in the territory of Paphos. In return, the church of Nicosia is held to to provide a priest to celebrate divine office for the souls of Balduinus and his predecessors. Should the assisia of 1000 besants revert to the crown or be alienated by the family of Balduinus, the king or other possessor will pay the church of Nicosia the rent of 120 besants, in the king’s case drawn on the revenues of Sanctus Sabas. Witnesses: Iohannes de Ybellino dominus Berti; Iohannes de Ybellino iunior; Balduinus de Ybellino; Hugo de Ybellino; Guillelmus vicecomes; Arneisius de Gibelet. The charter was drawn up by Bonnassalus de Aldo cancellarius regni Cypri.
Aug. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, records and confirms under seal that his liegeman [homo ligius] Balduynus de Morfo has in his presence and with his agreement made an eleemosynary grant to the church of Nicosia of an annual rent of 120 white besants, payable in 4 instalments of 30... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 136-7, no. 41 (RRH no. 1055)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2232
year: 1234
initiator: Alis principissa et domina Toronis, Craci, Montis Regalis et Sancti Abrahe
recipient: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus in Jerusalem
institution: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus
text: Nov. 7. Acre. Alis principissa et domina Toronis, Craci, Montis Regalis et Sancti Abrahe, records that at the request of Rainaldus de Floriaco, magister domus Sancti Lazari leprosorum in Jerusalem, she confirms under seal an eleemosynary grant of a rent of 30 besants made by her predecessor Anfredus dominus Toronis [May 1151] to the leprosary of St Lazarus of Jerusalem. Witnesses: Fulco de Boingnon; Hugo marescallus Tiberiadensis; Goffridus de Streinpolain; Gervasius de Malcastel; Bartholomeus de Nibar.
Nov. 7. Acre. Alis principissa et domina Toronis, Craci, Montis Regalis et Sancti Abrahe, records that at the request of Rainaldus de Floriaco, magister domus Sancti Lazari leprosorum in Jerusalem, she confirms under seal an eleemosynary grant of a rent of 30 besants made by her predecessor... more
sources: Marsy, ‘Fragment’, p. 153, no. 36 (RRH no. 1056)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2235
year: 1234
initiator: Riccardus Filangerius
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Dec. 25 1233 - Dec. 24 1234. Tyre? At the request of the preceptor of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, Ricardus Filangerius, mariscalcus imperialis regni Ierosolimitani baiulus et sacri imperii legatus in partibus Syrie, confirms under seal the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, made in his presence and that of the curia regni Ierosolimitani, by Isabella de Betsan, the daughter of the late Philippus Rufus, and Bertrandus Porcelet her husband to the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater Lutolfus preceptor domus hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum Ierosolimitani, of the 2 casalia of Arabia and Zechanim with all their dependencies and rights, and with the gastinae of Berhenne, Mizera and Miscalym, and with all their villani, their wives and heirs, for 3600 Saracen besants. Witnesses: Boemundus domnus Botoronis; Thomas de Ham conestabulus Tripolitanus; Henricus de Rufi; Radulfus nepos ejus; Philippus de Maugastel; Ingerrannus de Femium.
Dec. 25 1233 - Dec. 24 1234. Tyre? At the request of the preceptor of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, Ricardus Filangerius, mariscalcus imperialis regni Ierosolimitani baiulus et sacri imperii legatus in partibus Syrie, confirms under seal the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, made in... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1370-2, no. 788 (RRH no. 1059)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2236
year: 1235
initiator: Hetoum, Christi dei fidelis rex Armenie, the son of Constantinus of the royal house, and Ehelisabeth regina, the daughter the King Leon
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jan. 22. [351] Appreciating the merits of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, its warfare against the infidels and its care of the sick, Hetoum, Christi dei fidelis rex Armenie, the son of Constantinus of the royal house, and Ehelisabeth regina, the daughter the King Leon, record that they wish to become confrater and consoror and that they have made a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Order, represented by its magister frater Hermannus and its comendator frater Littoldus. They have given the city of Haronia, just as dominus Goufridus had possessed when he was lord of Haronia with its mills, and with all its dependencies: abacia Ovide, abbacia sancti Mammas, abbacia Saugre, casale Lalyan, casale Costinos, casale Gausquigne, casale Cherrare, casale Chacorim with its mill, casale Cainchequice, Aguechemom, Castine, sanctus Daniel, Davenim, Saargague, sanctus Thoros, Cievaverac, Pirt, Quiang, Telagre, Mautrigue, Port, Guenecch, Hachoudagre, in which are rustici of the king, a rusticus of dominus Michael d’Andraple and other rustici of royal liegemen [legii homines] and of dominus Baudin Emerance. As before, these rustici should render half the returns, called in Armenian engague, as they had to Haronia and the other lords. The Hospital of St Mary of the Germans has security throughout the kingdom. The charter was drawn up by Manuel cancellarius.
Jan. 22. [351] Appreciating the merits of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, its warfare against the infidels and its care of the sick, Hetoum, Christi dei fidelis rex Armenie, the son of Constantinus of the royal house, and Ehelisabeth regina, the daughter the King Leon, record that they wish... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 65-6, no. 83 (RRH no. 1060)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2252
year: 1235
initiator: Stephania, the daughter of Bonus Johannes linarius
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Nov. 1-30. With the agreement of her husband Petrus Pisanus and her son Philippus, Stephania, the daughter of Bonus Johannes linarius, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. She gives houses that had been possessed by her father, situated in capite Parmentarie [in Jerusalem]. To the east of them are the houses of Baudoinus de Lisabona, to the south the via parmentarie, to the west the royal way [via regale] and to the north the houses of Bricius. The grant is made in the curia of Jerusalem, in which Balduinus de Pinquini is castellanus and Girardus de Saises is vicecomes, and in the presence of the following judices of the curia: Gib. Auferz; Federicus de Romania; Enricus de Beluais; Redandus de ... iezianus provincialis.
Nov. 1-30. With the agreement of her husband Petrus Pisanus and her son Philippus, Stephania, the daughter of Bonus Johannes linarius, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. She gives houses that had been possessed by her father, situated in capite Parmentarie [in... more
sources: Mayer, Von der Cour des Bourgeois, pp. 246-8, no. 9 (RRH no. 1065)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2256
year: 1235
initiator: Petrus Cesariensis archiepiscopus
recipient: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus in Jerusalem
institution: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus
text: Apr. 8 - Dec. 24. Caesarea. With the consent of his chapter and for the support of the lepers and others, Petrus Cesariensis archiepiscopus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the leprosary of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, the magister of which is Rainaldus de Floriato. He gives the house and church of Sanctus Laurentius de Painperdu, situated in the territory of Caesarea, on condition that due obedience is owed to the archbishop, saving the Order’s rule. In recognition of his ordinary jurisdiction, Each year St Lazarus will provide 8 candles [cerei] of 4 rotulae of wax each to the cathedral of St Peter of Caesarea. Should the land be occupied by the Sarraceni and the present truce between the Christians and the Sarraceni breaks down permanently, the Order will not be held to pay the census until the land is restored. Witnesses and signatories: A. cantor Cesariensis; Jacobus tesaurarius Cesariensis; R. canonicus Cesariensis; F., canonicus.
Apr. 8 - Dec. 24. Caesarea. With the consent of his chapter and for the support of the lepers and others, Petrus Cesariensis archiepiscopus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the leprosary of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, the magister of which is Rainaldus de Floriato. He gives the house and church of... more
sources: Marsy, ‘Fragment’, pp. 154-5, no. 38 (RRH no.1066)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2257
year: 1235
initiator: Sibille, widow of Aymard de Leyron
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Dec. 1-31. Antioch? Sibille de Sourdevaux, the widow of Aymard de Leyron chevalier, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. She gives her lordship over vines enclosed on land outside the Gate of St Paul and all the land that can be worked there on condition that the Order establishes a priest to say Mass for her soul.
*Dec. 1-31. Antioch? Sibille de Sourdevaux, the widow of Aymard de Leyron chevalier, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. She gives her lordship over vines enclosed on land outside the Gate of St Paul and all the land that can be worked there on condition that the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:495, no. 2129 (RRH no. 1065a)
year: 1237
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Oct. 1-31. Henry, par la grace de Deu roi de Chypre, records that he has given Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian the casalia called Esteriga and Paleochorio, with the villains, villaines and children living in them, but with the exception of gifts made by his ancestors and the droiture de l’apaut de laudene. Now, in Henry’s presence and that of his court [cort], Balian de Ybelin and Eschive make an eleemosynary grant of Esteriga and Paleochorio to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by frere Guillaume de Forest comandor, with the exceptions already specified. Henry guarantees and confirms this gift under seal. Guarantors: Johan d’Ybel; Baudoin d’Ybel; Hue d’Ybel; Gui d’Ybel; Philippe de Novaire; Guillelme Raimond. The charter was drawn up by Bonvassal d’Aude chancelier del royaume de Chypre.
Oct. 1-31. Henry, par la grace de Deu roi de Chypre, records that he has given Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian the casalia called Esteriga and Paleochorio, with the villains, villaines and children living in them, but with the exception... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:515-516, no. 2174 (RRH no. 1078)