year: 1254
text: . January 9. Nicosia. The following text concerning the greed of clerics was entered into the books and read aloud in the archbishop's palace in Nicosia by Archbishop Hugo (Ugo da Fagiano), in the presence of Archdeacon Guillelmus, Cantor Robertus, and the entire clergy of the city. First, clerics have become so shameless even in and around hallowed ground that, during funeral rites, instead of receiving the offerings from the layfolk who carry them to the altar, they grab them quickly and without shame, not fearing to commit open sacrilege. During a procession with a cross to the house of the dead, everyone carries a cross in order to get candles, with loud cries, even causing the crosses to collide, greatly annoying the layfolk, who cannot stop this. Second, when they are executors for the dead, alone or with associates, some priests do not distribute the bequests faithfully, make inquiries with negligence, or keep it all for themselves. The archbishop declares that anyone who commits any of the above shall be suspended from office and benefice for three months and shall have to repay double what he had taken. Laymen are forbidden from handing anything to clerics who carry crosses, except to two priests assized in the church of Nicosia, to whom what is customary shall be given, specifying for how many crosses and on whose behalf they are giving. Nothing shall be given for a cross that is not accompanied by a cleric and a priest. Once the rites are completed, the two assized clerics shall hand over what they have received. Once the body is in the grave, priests or clerics of the diocese are forbidden from acting as executors without the archbishop's or his successors' knowledge. The archbishop does not want anything from the above, except to prevent misdeeds and to carry out the wills faithfully and quickly.
. January 9. Nicosia. The following text concerning the greed of clerics was entered into the books and read aloud in the archbishop's palace in Nicosia by Archbishop Hugo (Ugo da Fagiano), in the presence of Archdeacon Guillelmus, Cantor Robertus, and the entire clergy of the city. First, clerics... more
sources: Schabel, Synodicum Nicosiense, pp. 110-13, text A.XXX
year: 1254
text: . *25 March 1246 – 18 January 1254. King Henry of Cyprus, seignor dou royaume de Jerusalem, confirms the rents (assenemens) in Acre and the besants claimed in the land of Nablus of Balian of Ibelin, the lord of Arsuf.
. *25 March 1246 – 18 January 1254. King Henry of Cyprus, seignor dou royaume de Jerusalem, confirms the rents (assenemens) in Acre and the besants claimed in the land of Nablus of Balian of Ibelin, the lord of Arsuf.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1400-1, no. 803
year: 1254
text: . January 29. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to Bishop [Opizo]* of Tripoli and the archdeacon of Acre concerning a dispute between Archbishop [Ugo da Fagiano] of Nicosia, on the one hand, and the Franciscans of Nicosia and monks of the Cistercian Order, on the other, over the sale of the Franciscan plot in Nicosia to the Cistercians, since the archbishop claimed that the plot should revert to him. The pope orders the addressees to investigate, determine the matter and enforce their decision.
. January 29. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to Bishop [Opizo]* of Tripoli and the archdeacon of Acre concerning a dispute between Archbishop [Ugo da Fagiano] of Nicosia, on the one hand, and the Franciscans of Nicosia and monks of the Cistercian Order, on the other, over the sale of the... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 174-75, no. 68; Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, 1:421-22, no. e-80
year: 1254
text: . *January. 1-31. Foggia. At the request of frere Raimbaud grand comandeur en Italie, Hongrie et Autriche, King Conrad of Jerusalem confirms the possession by the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem of all goods it has acquired in the Kingdom of Jerusalem and all it will acquire in future.
. *January. 1-31. Foggia. At the request of frere Raimbaud grand comandeur en Italie, Hongrie et Autriche, King Conrad of Jerusalem confirms the possession by the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem of all goods it has acquired in the Kingdom of Jerusalem and all it will acquire in future.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1219-20, no. 707; RRH 1211a
year: 1254
text: . February 16. Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to the sultan of Turchia, describing the advantages of Christianity and the pope's special role, before relating that the pope is particularly concerned for the addressee's soul, so he is sending to him friars of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), experienced in God's law, the bearers of this letter, through whom the divine spirit will teach pious ears every truth about God, His justice. and the future life. The pope asks him for the sake of his soul to receive the friars kindly, treat them with charity, and allow them to live in his dominion, so that by God the living Father, through the words of eternal life, they can work for his soul and those of the people his and other nations to whom they wish to proceed under his protection, such that for his piety he may achieve the glory of immortality and the grace of happiness.
. February 16. Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to the sultan of Turchia, describing the advantages of Christianity and the pope's special role, before relating that the pope is particularly concerned for the addressee's soul, so he is sending to him friars of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans),... more
sources: RRH 1213; Lupprian, pp. 206-8, no. 38
year: 1254
text: . February 17. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to the [cardinal-]bishop of Tusculum (Frascati) and papal legate [Eudes de Châteauroux], relating that the legate told him of a dispute that had arisen between the archbishop of Nicosia (Ugo da Fagiano) and his Latin suffragans, on one side, and the Greek bishops of Cyprus, on the other, over many issues that the legate explained in detail, asking the pope for a solution. The pope deliberated with the cardinals and is sending another letter with a response on some of the issues. But since they wish to think more about the other issues, the pope orders the legate to protect the Greek bishops from harm by the Latin archbishop and bishops and anyone else in the meantime.
. February 17. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to the [cardinal-]bishop of Tusculum (Frascati) and papal legate [Eudes de Châteauroux], relating that the legate told him of a dispute that had arisen between the archbishop of Nicosia (Ugo da Fagiano) and his Latin suffragans, on one side, and... more
sources: Acta Innocentii IV, pp. 166-67, no. 102; Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, 1:422-23, no. e-81
year: 1254
text: . February 19. Rome. In hospitio Ottoboni apud ecclesiam S. Clementis. Cardinal Ottobono deacon of St Adriano, commissioned by the pope, delivers a sealed sentence in the case between the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by Brother Conrad (frater Conradus) their procurator, and Aimery (Aymericus) Barlais, represented by Perin (Perinus) Yspanus his procurator, over the casalia of Arabia and Zachanim. Brother Conrad (Frater Conradus) describes how the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans had occupied the casalia for a long time before Aimery (Aymericus) Barlais seized them unjustly by force of arms. The Order estimates that it has lost 1,0000 marcae since the occupation, together with 1,000 marcae incurred in expenses. On the other hand, Perin (Perinus) Yspanus presents a sealed charter from the king of Cyprus, the dominus of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, granting Aimery (Aymericus) Barlais the casalia and referring to the unjust occupation of them by the brothers of St Mary. Brother Conrad (Frater Conradus) argues that the king, even as dominus of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, has no authority, because the brothers of St Mary are professed religious, not secular persons, and cases relating to these casalia can only be decided in an ecclesiastical court. The response to this is that the casalia belong de feodo regni Iherosolimitani and should be decided in a royal court (the High Court). Brother Conrad (Frater Conradus) replies that the casalia are indeed subject to a court Christian, because the brothers are professed religious, and the casalia were assigned to them in an eleemosynary grant. They are not feudatories and are therefore, not held to reply in a secular court. Cardinal Ottobono finds for the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He orders Aimery (Aymericus) Barlais to pay the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans 3,000 besants for each year he has held the casalia, together with 100 librae Provenienses to cover expenses. The witnesses are generally Roman, but include Philippus de Pixano canon of Limassol (canonicus Nymocensis).
. February 19. Rome. In hospitio Ottoboni apud ecclesiam S. Clementis. Cardinal Ottobono deacon of St Adriano, commissioned by the pope, delivers a sealed sentence in the case between the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by Brother Conrad (frater Conradus... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 85-87, no. 106; RRH 1214
year: 1254
text: . February 25. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to the prior provincial of the Friars Preacher (Dominicans) in Syria, and the provincial minister of the Friars Minor (Franciscans) in Syria, relating that, if the [cardinal-]bishop of Tusculum (Frascati) and papal legate [Eudes de Châteauroux] is absent, they are to confirm the election of George as archbishop of the Greeks of Cyprus, if it is canonical and of a worthy person, to have him shown fitting obedience and reverence, and to have his suffragans consecrate him, and if both addressees cannot, than one can.
. February 25. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to the prior provincial of the Friars Preacher (Dominicans) in Syria, and the provincial minister of the Friars Minor (Franciscans) in Syria, relating that, if the [cardinal-]bishop of Tusculum (Frascati) and papal legate [Eudes de Châteauroux] is... more
sources: Innocent IV, Les registres, 3:380, no. 7332. Acta Innocentii IV, pp. 169-70, no. 103a; Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, 1:425, no. e-83
year: 1254
text: . February 25. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to [cardinal-bishop of Tusculum (Frascati) and papal legate (Eudes de Châteauroux), relating that, as far as he can, he gladly assents to the wishes of the Greek bishops of Cyprus who are devoted to the Roman Church. In the pope’s presence these bishops explained that when their metropolitan see was vacant, they elected as archbishop the Greek cleric George, who was in minor orders, but the pope declared the election void as uncanonical. The Greek bishops begged the pope to allow George’s election, once he is promoted to holy orders, or that of another worthy person. The pope assents to their prayers this time and orders the legate to confirm the election, if it is canonical and of a worthy person, and to have the archbishop-elect shown the proper obedience and reverence, having his suffragans consecrate him, notwithstanding the fact that the previous election is null, or the constitution of the General Council, or the one written by the late [Cardinal-]Bishop Pelagius of Albano, then legate in those parts.
. February 25. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to [cardinal-bishop of Tusculum (Frascati) and papal legate (Eudes de Châteauroux), relating that, as far as he can, he gladly assents to the wishes of the Greek bishops of Cyprus who are devoted to the Roman Church. In the pope’s presence these... more
sources: Acta Innocentii IV, p. 168, no. 102; Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, 1:423-24, no. e-82
year: 1254
text: . February 27. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to the master and brothers of the Hospital of Jerusalem, relating that no matter how splendid they are in the Church of God, because of human frailty some of them, both clerics and laymen, are hit with sentences of excommunication and some clerics incur marks of irregularity. On behalf of the addressees the pope was humbly asked for assistance, since traveling for absolution and dispensation could be cause for wandering and an occasion for others to murmur. Inclined by their prayers, the pope grants that the prior-priests of their order shall give absolution and dispensation to those in need as they see fit, whether the cases occurred before or after entry into the order, except in serious cases, which should be referred to the Apostolic See, provided that fitting satisfaction is done to the victims for damages and injuries.
. February 27. The Lateran. Pope Innocent IV writes to the master and brothers of the Hospital of Jerusalem, relating that no matter how splendid they are in the Church of God, because of human frailty some of them, both clerics and laymen, are hit with sentences of excommunication and some clerics... more
sources: ASV, Reg. Vat. 23, f. 61v, no. 479; Innocent IV, Les registres, 3:377, no. 7315; Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:753, no. 2668