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†Oct. 16 1180 - Jul. 2 1187. Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem addresses a general letter to all Christians. He expatiates on the threat to the Holy Land from Turci, Arabi, Alarabi, Sarraceni and pseudochristiani. He promises remission of sins for those who come to its aid and a third part of enjoined penance to those who contribute horses, mules and arms. Those who become confratres of [the churches of] Antioch, Latakia [Licana], Jubila, Valenia, Tortosa, Tripoli, Ibielita, Beirut, [S]arbona, Tyre, Nazareth, Sebastea, Bethlehem, Mons Regalis, Ramla, Caesarea, Acre and Tiberias will each get an indulgence of 40 days. Over and above this a confrater of the church of Jerusalem, who pays an annual census, will have a fourth part of his penance remitted, can be buried even in time of interdict, will be commemorated annually as an individual, and generally on the third day after the Feast of All Saints. The indulgence can benefit dead relations. Those unable physically to make the pilgrimage to Jerusalem can fulfil their vows at Holy Sepulchre houses in Europe,