RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
69
year: 1103
initiator: Patriarch Evremar of Jerusalem
recipient: Canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Oct 1 1102 – Mar. 24 1103. In the reign of Baldwin, rex inclitus et christianissimus regnum Babiloniᶒ atque Asiᶒ disponens, Evremar, who has succeeded to the patriarchate, rules on the prebends of the canons of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Each canon is to be provided with 150 besants a year. This sum will be received by the cantor, the primicherius or magister scholasticus, the treasurer and sacristan, over and above any other prebend customarily enjoyed by them. King Baldwin has provided the succentor with 150 besants and after the death of Arnulfus archidiaconus, who has been funding the subdeacon with 100 besants a year, the patriarch will provide the same sum for the subdeacon. The patriarch gives the canons 2 altars – the high altar in the choir by which is the patriarchal cathedra, and the parochial altar, immediately behind the Tomb [ad capud Sepulcri], although the church ornaments on the altars will remain the property of the church. All offerings made during Mass, even when celebrated by the patriarch or another bishop, will be enjoyed by the canons. This gift does not apply to offerings made outside the church of the Holy Sepulchre. The patriarch also gives the canons the church of St Peter Major at Jaffa, together with its cemetery and all customs belonging to the metropolitan church. The patriarch grants the canons the privilege of translating clergy to benefices in churches in the kingdom of Jerusalem.
Oct 1 1102 – Mar. 24 1103. In the reign of Baldwin, rex inclitus et christianissimus regnum Babiloniᶒ atque Asiᶒ disponens, Evremar, who has succeeded to the patriarchate, rules on the prebends of the canons of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Each canon is to be provided with 150... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 72-4, no. 19. See Mayer, UKJ 1:128-30, no. 24 (RRH no. 40)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
123
year: 1112
initiator: Patriarch Gibelin of Jerusalem
recipient: Baldwin I
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Apr. 1-6. On his deathbed Patriarch [Gibelin], Jherosolimitanę servus, asks Baldwin, Jherusalem rex gloriosus, to speak to Arnulfus archidiaconus, summus amicus meus et filius meus, and to protect the Holy Sepulchre. He demands that the canons of the Holy Sepulchre eat together, following the practices at table of good churches, particularly those of Lyon and Reims. He asks the king to see that his last testament is carried out and to confirm its provisions.
Apr. 1-6. On his deathbed Patriarch [Gibelin], Jherosolimitanę servus, asks Baldwin, Jherusalem rex gloriosus, to speak to Arnulfus archidiaconus, summus amicus meus et filius meus, and to protect the Holy Sepulchre. He demands that the canons of the Holy Sepulchre eat together, following the... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 85-6, no. 25 (RRH no. 63)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
146
year: 1114
initiator: Patriarch Arnulf of Jerusalem
recipient: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Mar. 25 or Apr. 6 – Aug. 31. After the death of his predecessor Gibelin, Arnulf, omnium Jherosolimitanorum humillimus a rege, clero et populo in pastorem electus et patriarchali honore sublimatus, institutes reforms in the church of the Holy Sepulchre, with the agreement of Baldwin, Dei nutu Jherosolimorum rex gloriosissimus imperans. The canons are to live according to the Rule of St Augustine and, with the advice of the king and the assent of the clergy and people of the patriarchate, they are to be allotted enough revenues to do so: half of the oblations of the faithful to the Holy Sepulchre; two thirds of candle money, the patriarch having one third; all oblations to the relic of the True Cross, which is in their custody, on all days except Good Friday and those occasions when the patriarch needs to carry the relic with him; the tithes of the whole of the city of Jerusalem and its environs, except for those from funda, which will be enjoyed by the patriarch; half the benefice the king gave in exchange for the bishopric of Bethlehem; the church of St Peter in Jaffa; and the church of Beatus Lazarus [in Bethany].
Mar. 25 or Apr. 6 – Aug. 31. After the death of his predecessor Gibelin, Arnulf, omnium Jherosolimitanorum humillimus a rege, clero et populo in pastorem electus et patriarchali honore sublimatus, institutes reforms in the church of the Holy Sepulchre, with the agreement of Baldwin, Dei nutu... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 75-7, no. 20; Mayer, UKJ 1:181-3, no. 55 (RRH no. 75, 75a)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
206
year: 1121
initiator: Pope Calixtus II
recipient: Patriarch Warmund of Jerusalem
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jul. 6. Lateran. Pope Calixtus II writes to Patriarch Warmund of Jerusalem regarding the cantor [Ansellus] [34] and succentor of the Holy Sepulchre, who, as a result of some dispute, are living like laymen in their houses and are ordering others to replace them in the performance of the Divine Office. They are to return to the community or the pope will expel them. The other brothers should agree how to dispose of their offices.
Jul. 6. Lateran. Pope Calixtus II writes to Patriarch Warmund of Jerusalem regarding the cantor [Ansellus] [34] and succentor of the Holy Sepulchre, who, as a result of some dispute, are living like laymen in their houses and are ordering others to replace them in the performance of the Divine... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 130-1, no. 23 (RRH no. 94)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
342
year: 1136
initiator: Patriarch William of Jerusalem and Petrus prior Sancti Sepulcri
recipient: Achardus prior Templi, Hernaldus prior Montis Syon and Henricus prior Montis Oliveti
institution: Holy Sepulchre
additional institution: Templum Domini,Mount Sion,Mount of Olives
text: Mar. 16 1130 – Mar. 16 1136. Jerusalem. Patriarch William of Jerusalem, and P[etrus] prior Sancti Sepulcri and his canons, establish fraternal relations, and the rules governing them in relation to burial processions, requiems and prayers for the sick, with Achardus prior Templi, Hernaldus prior Montis Syon and Henricus prior Montis Oliveti.
Mar. 16 1130 – Mar. 16 1136. Jerusalem. Patriarch William of Jerusalem, and P[etrus] prior Sancti Sepulcri and his canons, establish fraternal relations, and the rules governing them in relation to burial processions, requiems and prayers for the sick, with Achardus prior Templi, Hernaldus prior... more
sources: Bresc-Baurier, Cart St Sépulcre, pp. 351-2, App. no. 3 (RRH no. 162)
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)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
439
year: 1144
initiator: Pope Celestine II
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jan. 10. Lateran. Writing to Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Celestine II notes that King Fulk of Jerusalem and Queen Melisende wished to establish a monastery for professed men or women in the church of Sanctus Lazarus at Bethania and were supported in their appeal to the Holy See by Patriarch William of Jerusalem and his hierarchy. Pope Celestine assents to this and confirms the gift to the Holy Sepulchre of the casale of Thecua by King Fulk in exchange for casalia surrendered by the canons to provide a living for the community at St Lazarus.
Jan. 10. Lateran. Writing to Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Celestine II notes that King Fulk of Jerusalem and Queen Melisende wished to establish a monastery for professed men or women in the church of Sanctus Lazarus at Bethania and were supported in their appeal to the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 174-5, no. 53 (RRH no. 221)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
442
year: 1144
initiator: Pope Lucius II
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Sept. 14. Rome. Writing to Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Lucius II takes them under apostolic protection and confirms the rights and properties granted by Duke Godfrey, King Baldwin [I] and Patriarch Arnulf [of Chocques]: half of all oblations offered to the Holy Sepulchre; oblations to the relic of the True Cross, except on Good Friday or when the patriarch has some need of them; the tithes of the city of Jerusalem and the lands around, except for the tithes of the funda and of half of the benefice handed by the king in exchange for the bishopric of Bethlehem; the church of St Peter in Jaffa.
Sept. 14. Rome. Writing to Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Lucius II takes them under apostolic protection and confirms the rights and properties granted by Duke Godfrey, King Baldwin [I] and Patriarch Arnulf [of Chocques]: half of all oblations offered to the Holy Sepulchre... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 177-8, no. 55 (RRH no. 225)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
596
year: 1156
initiator: Canons of the Holy Sepulchre
recipient: Aimericus, prior of the Mount of Olives and his canons
institution: Holy Sepulchre
additional institution: Mount of Olives
text: May 24 – Dec. 24. In the absence of Patriarch Fulcher of Jerusalem, who had been on a journey to Rome, Aimericus, the prior of the Mount of Olives and his canons had prevented the canons of the Holy Sepulchre from holding their customary stational service at the church of the Mount of Olives during the Ascension procession, on the grounds that they could only use the church when the patriarch was present, since it had equal status with the Holy Sepulchre. On his return, the canons of the Holy Sepulchre brought a complaint against the canons of the Mount of Olives to a synod, at which were present Patriarch Fulcher himself and P[etrus] archiepiscopus Tyrensis, B[alduinus] archiepiscopus Cesariensis, L[etardus] archiepiscopus Nazarenusi, R[adulfus] episcopus Bethleemitę, C[onstantinus] episcopus Liddensis, R[ainerius] episcopus Sebastensis, F[redericus] episcopus Achonensis, A[rbertus] episcopus Tyberiadensis, A[dam] episcopus Paneadensis, A[malricus] episcopus Sydoniensis, M[ainardus] episcopus Berithensis, G[aufridus] abbas Templi Domini, P. abbas Sanctę Marię Josaphat, A[milius] abbas Sanctę Marię Latinę, R. abbas Sancti Samuhelis, H[erbertus] abbas Sancti Abacuc, E[ngerannus] prior Montis Syon, H[ugo] prior Templi Domini, R[adulfus] prior Sebasteni. The synod found for the Holy Sepulchre and judged that the canons of the Mount of Olives should come barefooted to the Holy Sepulchre. So the prior [Aimericus] with his canons - Guido, Bonicius, Johannes Berruier, Durandus, Odo and Zacharias – accompanied as an act of humility and devotion by P[etrus] archiepiscopus Tyrensis, A[dam] episcopus Paneadensis and M[ainardus] episcopus Berithensis, came to make satisfaction. It was recorded by all present, together with the patriarch, that since the expulsion of the Muslims [Sarraceni] the Holy Sepulchre had the right to process to any church inside or outside Jerusalem on the following feasts: the Purification to the Templum Domini, the Ascension to the Mount of Olives, Pentecost to Mount Sion and the Assumption to St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat. In these churches the convent of the Holy Sepulchre had primacy and could hold stational services. If the patriarch was absent, the prior of the Holy Sepulchre would sing Mass and preach to the people.
May 24 – Dec. 24. In the absence of Patriarch Fulcher of Jerusalem, who had been on a journey to Rome, Aimericus, the prior of the Mount of Olives and his canons had prevented the canons of the Holy Sepulchre from holding their customary stational service at the church of the Mount of Olives during... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 143-5, no. 54 (RRH no. 323)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
605
year: 1157
initiator: Patriarch Fulcher and Amalricus prior of the Holy Sepulchre
recipient: Brothers of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
additional institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jun./Dec. 24 1156 - Nov. 20 1157. [76] Patriarch Fulcher and A[malricus], prior of the Holy Sepulchre, together with his convent, write to all their brothers and confratres [laici], wherever they may be, ordering them to relinquish all alms and possessions, gold, silver, cloth and horses, houses and villages [villae], fields and vineyards, possessions and churches, hospitals and castles [hospitalia et municipia] or anything else that belonged to the Hospital of St John before they fell into the Holy Sepulchre’s hands.
Jun./Dec. 24 1156 - Nov. 20 1157. [76] Patriarch Fulcher and A[malricus], prior of the Holy Sepulchre, together with his convent, write to all their brothers and confratres [laici], wherever they may be, ordering them to relinquish all alms and possessions, gold, silver, cloth and horses, houses... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre pp. 241-3, no. 119 (RRH no. 316)