text: May 27. Rome. At the request of Romanus Gibellensis episcopus, whose church has long been occupied by Muslims [Moabitae] and destroyed, Pope Innocent II confirms the possession of all the goods that Romanus and Patriarch Bernard of Antioch have restored, and all conceded by others. The pope authorizes the reoccupation of properties, the Church’s possession of which is confirmed by charters issued by Patriarch Bernard. The pope takes the diocese under papal protection.May 27. Rome. At the request of Romanus Gibellensis episcopus, whose church has long been occupied by Muslims [Moabitae] and destroyed, Pope Innocent II confirms the possession of all the goods that Romanus and Patriarch Bernard of Antioch have restored, and all conceded by others. The pope... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 142-4, no. 33 (RRH no. 143)
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
367
year: 1138
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jul. 26. Albano. Pope Innocent II takes Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, living under the Augustinian Rule, under papal protection. He confirms the properties granted them by Duke Godfrey, King Baldwin I, Patriarch Arnulf and other patriarchs. He also also confirms their possessions in southern Italy. Jul. 26. Albano. Pope Innocent II takes Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, living under the Augustinian Rule, under papal protection. He confirms the properties granted them by Duke Godfrey, King Baldwin I, Patriarch Arnulf and other patriarchs. He also also confirms their... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 147-8, no. 37 (RRH no. 177)
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Privilege/exemption
379
year: 1139
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Mar. 29. Lateran. In the letter Omne datum optimum Pope Innocent II praises the Knights Templar, who are constituted by the Church as defenders. He grants them and Robertus magister religiose militie Templi a general privilege. He extends papal protection to them, confirming their possessions and their professed life, laying down that their master must always be a brother knight elected by their chapter. He exempts them from the payment of tithes on the fruits of their own labour or on produce destined for their own use. He permits them to have their own priests and clerics and to discipline them. The Templars may make use of any Latin bishop for consecrations and ordinations if the local diocesan is unwilling. They can construct oratories and cemeteries in deserted places. They can bury their own dead in times of interdict and their alms-collectors are exempt from interdicts. Benefactors enjoy indulgences. Mar. 29. Lateran. In the letter Omne datum optimum Pope Innocent II praises the Knights Templar, who are constituted by the Church as defenders. He grants them and Robertus magister religiose militie Templi a general privilege. He extends papal protection to them, confirming their possessions and... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 1:204-10; 2:96-103; and see 2:67-95
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
393
year: 1140
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Abbey of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: May 18. Lateran. In response to a request from Guido abbas of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, Pope Innocent II confirms the abbey’s possessions in Sicily and southern Italy, together with its tithes and burial privileges and its right to admit confratres.May 18. Lateran. In response to a request from Guido abbas of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, Pope Innocent II confirms the abbey’s possessions in Sicily and southern Italy, together with its tithes and burial privileges and its right to admit confratres.
recipient: Guido abbas of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: May 20. Lateran. Pope Innocent II confirms for Guido abbas of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat the abbey’s possession of the church of Ligio with parochial rights and tithes, and the tithes of Thanis, given by Bernardus episcopus Nazareth to support a hospital, and properties in Sicily.May 20. Lateran. Pope Innocent II confirms for Guido abbas of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat the abbey’s possession of the church of Ligio with parochial rights and tithes, and the tithes of Thanis, given by Bernardus episcopus Nazareth to support a hospital, and properties in Sicily.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 159-60, no. 45
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
407
year: 1141
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jun. 21. Lateran. Pope Innocent II confirms for Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre: possessions in Antioch and its territory that were conceded and confirmed by Prince Raymond and his wife Constantia; the church of the Holy Sepulchre on Mont Pèlerin near Tripoli; the church of Sanctus Georgius [in Montanis]; the church of St Mary in the city of Tyre; the casale of Derina in the territory of Tyre and a garden between the wall and forewall of the city; the church of the Holy Sepulchre in the city of Acre; the church of Sancta Maria de Mimas in the territory of Acre; the church of St Peter in the city of Jaffa; tithes in the city of Jerusalem and in the territory of that city; gifts to the altars in the church of the Holy Sepulchre; and a castle in the diocese of Pavia in Italy. Jun. 21. Lateran. Pope Innocent II confirms for Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre: possessions in Antioch and its territory that were conceded and confirmed by Prince Raymond and his wife Constantia; the church of the Holy Sepulchre on Mont Pèlerin near Tripoli; the church of... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 165-6, no. 47 (RRH no. 202)
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
412
year: 1142
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Guido abbas of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Apr. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent II confirms for Guido abbas and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat the gift made by Bernardus episcopus Nazareth of the church of Ligio with its parochial rights and tithes and the tithes of Thanis for the use of the abbey’s hospital [hospitale], together with properties in Sicily. The abbey will pay the Holy See 1 uncia of gold a year.Apr. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent II confirms for Guido abbas and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat the gift made by Bernardus episcopus Nazareth of the church of Ligio with its parochial rights and tithes and the tithes of Thanis for the use of the abbey’s hospital [hospitale], together with... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 166-8, no. 48 (RRH no. 207)
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
424
year: 1143
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Church of Bethlehem
text: *Feb. 1139 – Sept. 1143. In the face of repeated challenges, the rights of the church of Bethlehem over the parish church of Ascalon are reconfirmed by Pope Innocent II.*Feb. 1139 – Sept. 1143. In the face of repeated challenges, the rights of the church of Bethlehem over the parish church of Ascalon are reconfirmed by Pope Innocent II.
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