RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2370
year: 1239
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Riccardus Filangerius
text: *Jul. 1-31. Near Bologna. The emperor Frederick orders R. Filangerius regni Ierosolymitani ballivus et sacri imperii in partibus illis legatus, marescalcus imperatoris, to assist the crusaders (on the Barons’ Crusade).
*Jul. 1-31. Near Bologna. The emperor Frederick orders R. Filangerius regni Ierosolymitani ballivus et sacri imperii in partibus illis legatus, marescalcus imperatoris, to assist the crusaders (on the Barons’ Crusade).
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1177-8, no. 690
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2371
year: 1239
initiator: Archiepiscopus Mamistensis
recipient: Bishop of Limassol and R. archidiaconus Nimotiensis
text: Nov. 24. Lateran. The archiepiscopus Mamistensis, judging a dispute between the bishop of Limassol and R. archidiaconus Nimotiensis over revenues, had found against the bishop, who had been excommunicated after he had appealed to Rome, but had continued to celebrate the Divine Office on the grounds that he had appealed. The bishop is concerned about his position. The Pope allows a temporary dispensation to the bishop and his companions, on condition that he makes satisfaction if the judgement is correct.
Nov. 24. Lateran. The archiepiscopus Mamistensis, judging a dispute between the bishop of Limassol and R. archidiaconus Nimotiensis over revenues, had found against the bishop, who had been excommunicated after he had appealed to Rome, but had continued to celebrate the Divine Office on the grounds... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:331-2, no. d-33
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2372
year: 1239
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Riccardus Filangerius
text: *Dec. 15. Sarzana. The emperor Frederick orders [his bailli] Riccardus Filangerius to send to Palermo two men who have expertise in sugar production.
*Dec. 15. Sarzana. The emperor Frederick orders [his bailli] Riccardus Filangerius to send to Palermo two men who have expertise in sugar production.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1178-80, no. 690a
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
2373
year: 1239
initiator: Guiccardus abbas ecclesie sancte Marie de Latina in Ierusalem
recipient: Giot and Iohan, the sons of Michael de Jerusalem
institution: Saint Mary Latin
additional institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Dec. 25 1238 - Dec. 24 1239. Acre. Guiccardus abbas ecclesie sancte Marie de Latina in Ierusalem and his chapter confirm under seal the sale by Giot and Iohan, the sons of Michael de Jerusalem, of a vineyard to frater Lutolfus and the convent of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans for 700 Saracen besants. Iohannes had held the vineyard from the abbey of St Mary of the Latins for a rent of 13 Saracen besants, payable each year on the Feast of All Saints. The Hospital of St Mary will now pay the same rent to the abbey. On the east is the vineyard that belonged to Iohannes de Conche. On the west is the garden of dominus Rollandus miles. On the south is the garden of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and on the north is the public way. The vineyard cannot be alienated to milites, the sons of milites, religious communities or the members of [merchant] communes, and the abbey retains preemption rights.
Dec. 25 1238 - Dec. 24 1239. Acre. Guiccardus abbas ecclesie sancte Marie de Latina in Ierusalem and his chapter confirm under seal the sale by Giot and Iohan, the sons of Michael de Jerusalem, of a vineyard to frater Lutolfus and the convent of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans for 700... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 70, no. 88 (RRH no. 1093)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2374
year: 1239
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Church of Nicosia
text: Dec. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, issues a sealed confirmation of the eleemosynary grant to the church of Nicosia, which had been made to benefit the soul of his great uncle Guy, king of Jerusalem and lord of Cyprus, at the time of his death. The grant was of a rent of 100 white besants a year, to be drawn from the revenues of the brick kiln [testaria] in the city of Nicosia. If the rent failed, the sum was to be made up from other revenues in the kingdom of Cyprus. It is payable each year in 4 instalments of 25 besants each. It also includes rents of 60 modii of wheat, to be paid each August, and 50 metrae of wine, to be paid each November. The assisiae of wheat and wine are to be delivered to the house of the priest instituted in the church of Nicosia by the archbishop, who is bound to provide such a priest to celebrate the divine office for Guy’s soul perpetually. Witnesses: Balianus de Ibellino dominus Beriti et comestabulus regni Cipri; Henricus filius principis Antiocheni; Baldoinus de Ibellino; Guido de Ibellino; Baldoinus de Morfo; Robertus de Monte Gisardo; Arnisius de Gibeleto. the charter was drawn up by Bonusvasalus de Aldo regni Cypri cancellarius.
Dec. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, issues a sealed confirmation of the eleemosynary grant to the church of Nicosia, which had been made to benefit the soul of his great uncle Guy, king of Jerusalem and lord of Cyprus, at the time of his death. The grant was of a rent of 100 white... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 156-7, no. 55 (RRH no. 1092)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
2375
year: 1239
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: [al-‘Adil II] Saif ad-Din, sultan of Egypt
text: 1239 The emperor Frederick writes to [al-‘Adil II] Saif ad-Din, sultan of Egypt, threatening him unless he returns the Holy Land to Christians. [Saif ad-Din replies aggressively, demanding Frederick prohibit Christians from attacking him]. Pier della Vigna, L’Epistolario, pp. 318-19, nos. 2.18-19 (RRH no. 1098)
1239 The emperor Frederick writes to [al-‘Adil II] Saif ad-Din, sultan of Egypt, threatening him unless he returns the Holy Land to Christians. [Saif ad-Din replies aggressively, demanding Frederick prohibit Christians from attacking him]. Pier della Vigna, L’Epistolario, pp. 318-19, nos. 2.18-19 (... more
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2376
year: 1240
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Brothers in Acre of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
additional institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 12. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX wishes the brothers in Acre of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans to answer the claims of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem that St Mary should be subject to St John, drawing attention to letters of Popes Celestine II, who subjected the German house [in Jerusalem] to the Hospital of St John, and Adrian IV. Gregory orders the brothers of St Mary to prepare their reply by the Michaelmas.
Jan. 12. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX wishes the brothers in Acre of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans to answer the claims of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem that St Mary should be subject to St John, drawing attention to letters of Popes Celestine II, who subjected the German house [in... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:575-6, no. 2247
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
2377
year: 1240
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Queen Rusudan and her son King David
text: Jan. 13. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX expresses sympathy to Queen Rusudan and her son King David, the rulers of Georgia, about the Mongol incursions, excuses the Latin Church from lending assistance and encourages them to subject themselves to Rome. He commends the Dominicans Huguicio, Jacobus, Benevenutus, Rubinus, Petrus, Bernardus, Lambertus and Guizardus, who will preach true doctrine.
Jan. 13. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX expresses sympathy to Queen Rusudan and her son King David, the rulers of Georgia, about the Mongol incursions, excuses the Latin Church from lending assistance and encourages them to subject themselves to Rome. He commends the Dominicans Huguicio, Jacobus,... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 3:161-3, no. 5022
RRR: Permission/licence/authorization
2378
year: 1240
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: [Feb. 9. Lateran. Because their habits impede their use of arms, Pope Gregory IX permits the Knights Templar to wear large surcoats, with the sign of the cross on the front, when they find themselves in dangerous situations.
[Feb. 9. Lateran. Because their habits impede their use of arms, Pope Gregory IX permits the Knights Templar to wear large surcoats, with the sign of the cross on the front, when they find themselves in dangerous situations.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 3:181-2, no. 5058. Calendar entry].
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
2379
year: 1240
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Archbishop of Nicosia
text: Mar. 25. Lateran. In the past, the archbishop of Nicosia, with the agreement of his chapter, had increased his establishment and had funded posts in his church for 10 priests, 5 deacons, 5 subdeacons and 10 acolytes. Pope Gregory IX confirms this establishment.
Mar. 25. Lateran. In the past, the archbishop of Nicosia, with the agreement of his chapter, had increased his establishment and had funded posts in his church for 10 priests, 5 deacons, 5 subdeacons and 10 acolytes. Pope Gregory IX confirms this establishment.
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:332-3, no. d-34