RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1421
year: 1198
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Aimery of Cyprus
text: Dec. 21. Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs King Aimery of Jerusalem that he has received the cleric J., the king’s emissary, who will now return with the pope’s reply. The pope exhorts the king to be virtuous and promises him assistance.
Dec. 21. Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs King Aimery of Jerusalem that he has received the cleric J., the king’s emissary, who will now return with the pope’s reply. The pope exhorts the king to be virtuous and promises him assistance.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:716-17, no. 487; Schabel, Bullarium 1:116-18, no. b-5 (RRH no. 763)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1425
year: 1198
initiator: Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre
recipient: All the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland. They recount how the late dominus Iaczo visited the church of the Holy Sepulchre and asked that canons should return with him to Poland. A canon went back with him. With the agreement of the dukes, the canons of the Holy Sepulchre were given many properties and liberties, which are listed. They appeal for more alms-giving.
Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland. They recount how the late dominus Iaczo visited the church of the Holy Sepulchre and asked that canons should return with... more
sources: Nakielski, Miechovia, pp. 83-6 [260] (RRH no. 749)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1426
year: 1198
initiator: Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre
recipient: All the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, of the duchy of Poland, listing the Polish benefactors of the Holy Sepulchre and receiving them into confraternity.
Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, of the duchy of Poland, listing the Polish benefactors of the Holy Sepulchre and receiving them into confraternity.
sources: Nakielski, Miechovia, pp. 81-3 (RRH no. 750)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1452
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Gregorius catholicos Armeniorum
text: Nov. 23. Lateran. Pope Innocent III replies to Gregorius catholicus Armeniorum. He expatiates on papal primacy, congratulates Gregorius on his devotion, reminds him of his obligations and informs him of the coming crusade.
Nov. 23. Lateran. Pope Innocent III replies to Gregorius catholicus Armeniorum. He expatiates on papal primacy, congratulates Gregorius on his devotion, reminds him of his obligations and informs him of the coming crusade.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:406-8, no. 209
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1431
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Archbishop of Tyre
text: Jan. 2. Lateran. Pope Innocent III advises the archbishop of Tyre on the treatment of testimony and proofs in court.
Jan. 2. Lateran. Pope Innocent III advises the archbishop of Tyre on the treatment of testimony and proofs in court.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:748, no. 513; Decretals 2.20.29 and 5.34.13, ‘Liber Extra’, cols. 325, 875
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1453
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Gregorius catholicos Armeniorum
text: Nov. 23. Pope Innocent III congratulates Gregorius catholicos Armeniorum on his reception of the Latin faith through the cardinal archbishop of Mainz. He informs him of the plans for a crusade.
Nov. 23. Pope Innocent III congratulates Gregorius catholicos Armeniorum on his reception of the Latin faith through the cardinal archbishop of Mainz. He informs him of the plans for a crusade.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:406-8, no. 209 (RRH no. 761)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1434
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Archbishop of Tyre and bishop of Acre
text: Jan. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the archbishop of Tyre and the bishop of Acre, supporting their opinion that clerics subject to their jurisdiction cannot be compelled to submit instead to the patriarchal court, unless an appeal has been allowed by the Holy See.
Jan. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the archbishop of Tyre and the bishop of Acre, supporting their opinion that clerics subject to their jurisdiction cannot be compelled to submit instead to the patriarchal court, unless an appeal has been allowed by the Holy See.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:749-50, no. 515
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1454
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: King Leon I of Cilician Armenia
text: Nov. 24. Lateran. After treating on the nature of the Church, Pope Innocent III congratulates King Leon I of Cilician Armenia on his instruction in the faith by the cardinal archbishop of Mainz and on his coronation. He reminds the king of his obligations and informs him of the coming crusade.
Nov. 24. Lateran. After treating on the nature of the Church, Pope Innocent III congratulates King Leon I of Cilician Armenia on his instruction in the faith by the cardinal archbishop of Mainz and on his coronation. He reminds the king of his obligations and informs him of the coming crusade.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:409-11, no. 211
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1438
year: 1199
initiator: Gaufridus de Donjon, master of the Hospital
recipient: King Sancho VII of Navarre
text: Apr. 23. Acre. Frater Gaufridus, Christi pauperum servus et domus Hospitalis Ierusalem humilis magister, writes to King Sancho VII of Navarre, explaining the politics of Ayyubid family relationships following Saladin’s death. He describes the attempts made by Saladin’s son, the domnus Babilonie [al-‘Aziz ‘Uthman of Egypt]], to displace his elder brother the domnus Damasci [al-Afdal ‘Ali of Damascus], the efforts of Cephedinus frater Saladini [al-‘Adil] to reconcile his nephews and his support for al-‘Aziz, who has replaced al-Afdal as the senior Ayyubid prince [honore Laoce quod interpretatur corone decoravit]. Gaufridus reminds Sancho that the truces negotiated between Saladin and King Richard I of England have ended. al-‘Adil and al-‘Aziz have reached Jerusalem and their intentions with respect to a renewal of the truce are not known in Acre. The county of Tripoli is not covered by any truce. He adds that the Holy Land, which is short of manpower, can be reconquered if the Christians will increase the forces at their disposal.
Apr. 23. Acre. Frater Gaufridus, Christi pauperum servus et domus Hospitalis Ierusalem humilis magister, writes to King Sancho VII of Navarre, explaining the politics of Ayyubid family relationships following Saladin’s death. He describes the attempts made by Saladin’s son, the domnus Babilonie [al... more
sources: Garcia Larragueta, El Gran Priorado 2:87-8, no. 86 (RRH no. 752)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1458
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: King Leon I of Cilician Armenia
text: Dec. 17. At the request of King Leon I of Cilician Armenia, transmitted by the miles Robertus de Margat, Pope Innocent sends the vexillum beati Petri, which will be brought to the king by Robertus.
Dec. 17. At the request of King Leon I of Cilician Armenia, transmitted by the miles Robertus de Margat, Pope Innocent sends the vexillum beati Petri, which will be brought to the king by Robertus.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:469-70, no. 245