recipient: Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem
institution: Order of Montjoie
text: May 15. Velletri. Pope Alexander III grants privileges and confirmation to Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem and his professed brothers. He takes the Order of Montjoie under papal protection and approves a Rule based on that of the Cistercians, with exceptions for those brothers engaged in warfare. He confirms the following possessions: the locus [on] Mons Gaudii where the house of the Order is situated, outside the walls of Jerusalem; Toanasaba given by King Baldwin III, the Turris Puellarum with 3 other towers and a garden adjacent in the city of Ascalon; 100 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the funda of Ascalon; Palmaria given by Guido de Scandalione; 300 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the logia in Acre where bread is sold; 400 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the Gate of David [in Jerusalem] ; and properties in Iberia. [165] The Order is permitted to build oratories in remote places. It is exempted from much episcopal jurisdiction, although its churches should be subject to local bishops and it should show respect to the abbot of Cîteaux. It is freed from the payment of tithes and first fruits on lands cultivated by the brothers themselves or providing animal fodder or on newly established churches and villae in deserted places. It can admit secular priests and laymen.May 15. Velletri. Pope Alexander III grants privileges and confirmation to Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem and his professed brothers. He takes the Order of Montjoie under papal protection and approves a Rule based on that of the Cistercians, with exceptions for... more
comments: [165] A reference to a church in Gaza appears to involve a location in Iberia.
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Request
1061
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Prior and canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Nov. 12 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III grants the request of the prior and brothers of the Holy Sepulchre that in church meetings and services the prior should have precedence immediately after the archbishops and bishops and over all other abbots and priors in the patriarchate of Jerusalem.Nov. 12 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III grants the request of the prior and brothers of the Holy Sepulchre that in church meetings and services the prior should have precedence immediately after the archbishops and bishops and over all other abbots and priors in the patriarchate of... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 292-3, no. 118 (RRH no. 485)
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1062
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives
institution: Templum Domini
2nd institution: Mount Sion
text: Nov. 13 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III informs the abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives that at times when the patriarch of Jerusalem is absent or ill, or the patriarchate is vacant, the prior and brothers of the Holy Sepulchre should be received in solemn procession and should celebrate Mass in the patriarch’s place.Nov. 13 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III informs the abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives that at times when the patriarch of Jerusalem is absent or ill, or the patriarchate is vacant, the prior and brothers of the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 293-4, no. 119 (RRH no. 486)
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Privilege/exemption
1063
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem
institution: Order of Montjoie
text: Nov. 23. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III confirms and adds to the privileges and confirmation made to Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem and his professed brothers. He takes the Order of Montjoie under papal protection and approves the Rule of a Military Order. [167] He confirms the following possessions: the locus [on] Mons Gaudii where the house of the Order is situated, outside the walls of Jerusalem; Tuanasaba given by King Baldwin III, the Turris Puellarum with 3 other towers and a garden adjacent in the city of Ascalon; 100 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the funda of Ascalon; Palmaria given by Guido de Scandalione; 300 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the logia in Acre where bread is sold; 400 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the Gate of David [in Jerusalem]; a house of Carroblerius; and properties in Lombardy and Iberia. The Order is permitted to build oratories in remote places, although with some powers allowed to bishops. It is exempted from much episcopal jurisdiction, although its churches should be subject to local bishops. It is freed from the payment of tithes and first fruits on lands cultivated by the brothers themselves or providing animal fodder or on newly established churches and villae in deserted places. It can admit secular priests and laymen.Nov. 23. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III confirms and adds to the privileges and confirmation made to Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem and his professed brothers. He takes the Order of Montjoie under papal protection and approves the Rule of a Military Order. [167] He... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 1:315-19, no. 125
comments: [167] References to the Cistercians in earlier documents are omitted.
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1068
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Roger de Moulins, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: 1178 - 1180. [169] Pope Alexander III writes to Rogerius magister of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. Reiterating a papal warning to observe the traditions and customs of Raimundus [Raymond of Puy], he reminds the master that the Hospitallers should abstain from bearing arms, according to the custom established by Raymond, except when the Relic of the True Cross is brought on campaign for the defence of the kingdom or for the siege of some pagan city, and then only if it is clear that armed assistance is necessary. The Hospital of St John of Jerusalem was instituted for the reception and refection of the poor, who are better defended by love and mercy than by force of arms. The pope is concerned lest the care of the poor be diminished, because of the expense of obtaining arms.1178 - 1180. [169] Pope Alexander III writes to Rogerius magister of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. Reiterating a papal warning to observe the traditions and customs of Raimundus [Raymond of Puy], he reminds the master that the Hospitallers should abstain from bearing arms, according to the... more
sources: Delaville le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:360-1
comments: [169] For the date of the letter see Hiestand, PTJ 2.28.
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Confirmation/renewal of grants
1070
year: 1181
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 1 1179 - 1181. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III confirms for the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the grant made between Dec. 25 1178 and Dec. 24 1179 by Constance countess of St Gilles, (providing the full text of the charter).Jan. 1 1179 - 1181. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III confirms for the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the grant made between Dec. 25 1178 and Dec. 24 1179 by Constance countess of St Gilles, (providing the full text of the charter).
recipient: Provost Obertus, the archdeacon Boniface and the canons of the church of Genoa
institution: Saint Laurence in Acre
text: Jan. 13. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III writes to the provost Obertus, the archdeacon Boniface and the canons of the church of Genoa, confirming their possession of the church of St Laurence in Acre, and Gibelletum and other places given to the church of Genoa by Bertrandus comes sancti Egidii.Jan. 13. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III writes to the provost Obertus, the archdeacon Boniface and the canons of the church of Genoa, confirming their possession of the church of St Laurence in Acre, and Gibelletum and other places given to the church of Genoa by Bertrandus comes sancti Egidii.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 297-8, no. 124
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Confirmation/renewal of grants
1074
year: 1181
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Abbey of Saint Mary of the Latins
institution: Saint Mary of the Latins
text: *Sept. 20 1159 - Aug. 30 1181. Pope Alexander III takes the abbey of St Mary of the Latins and its possessions under papal protection and confirms its Rule and freedom of abbatial elections.*Sept. 20 1159 - Aug. 30 1181. Pope Alexander III takes the abbey of St Mary of the Latins and its possessions under papal protection and confirms its Rule and freedom of abbatial elections.
sources: Hiestand, PK, p. 294, no. 120
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Request
1075
year: 1181
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Archbishop of Tyre
text: Sept. 20 1159 - Aug. 30 1181. Pope Alexander III replies to a request for judgement from the archbishop of Tyre relating to the remission to the Holy See or otherwise of cases of violence against the clergy. Only the most serious cases should be sent to Rome.Sept. 20 1159 - Aug. 30 1181. Pope Alexander III replies to a request for judgement from the archbishop of Tyre relating to the remission to the Holy See or otherwise of cases of violence against the clergy. Only the most serious cases should be sent to Rome.
sources: Hiestand, PK, p. 295, no. 121
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1076
year: 1181
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Simon prior Sancti Georgii de Xisto [in Acre]
institution: Saint George of the Portico in Acre
text: *Sept. 20 1159 - Aug. 30 1181. Pope Alexander III grants Simon prior Sancti Georgii de Xisto [in Acre] the use of the ring, pastoral staff and mitre.*Sept. 20 1159 - Aug. 30 1181. Pope Alexander III grants Simon prior Sancti Georgii de Xisto [in Acre] the use of the ring, pastoral staff and mitre.
sources: Hiestand, PK, p. 394, no. 199
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