RRR: Eleemosynary grant
361
year: 1138
initiator: King Fulk and Queen Melisende
recipient: Patriarch William of Jerusalem
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Feb. 5. Jerusalem. Fulk, dei gratia rex Iherusalem Latinorum tercius, together with Queen Melisende his wife, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to Patriarch William of Jerusalem, Petrus Sepulcri Domini prior and all the brothers of the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre: Robertus archidiaconus; Anselmus precentor; Godefridus thesaurarius; Wlgrinus praepositus; Petrus Bernardi; Girbertus; Goisbertus; Obertus; Robertus; Petrus elemosinarius; Petrus camerarius; Lambertus; Aimericus; Petrus; Giraldus; Anscherius/Anschericus; Eurardus; Burchardus; Willelmus Podiensis; Willelmus Beritensis and the rest of the convent. Fulk and Melisende have obtained the church of Sanctus Lazarus in Bethania in order to found a community of monks or nuns, who will serve there in subjection to the Holy Sepulchre and the patriarch. Fulk and Melisende confirm the possessions, villani and Beduini outside and within Jerusalem that were already given by the patriarch, Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre and were attached to the church of Sanctus Lazarus, including the casalia of Benehatiᶒ, Benehabeth, Ragabam and Roma and freedom from the payment of tithes. Fulk and Melisende, with the agreement of their son Balduinus, the assent of Patriarch William and the confirmation of their barones, give a casale called Thecua, with all the lands, villani and Beduini that have been attached to the casale from the time of the siege of Antioch [in 1098] to the present day. Fulk and Melisende add that the inhabitants [habitatores] of Thecua can continue their custom of freely gathering bitumen, called cathrans in the vulgar tongue, and salt from the Dead Sea [Mortuum Mare]. Witnesses: Gaudencius Cesariensis archiepiscopus; Rogerius Ramensis episcopus; Anselmus sanctᶒ Bethleem episcopus; Rainerius Sebastenus episcopus; Bernardus Sydoniensis episcopus; Robertus Nazareth electus; Gaufridus abbas Templi Domini; Arnaldus prior Montis Syon; Willelmus abbas Montis Thabor; Helias abbas Palmariᶒ; Herbertus archidiaconus Tyberiadis; Giraldus prior Uallis Josaphat; Philippus Cesareᶒ decanus; Bernardus Bethleem canonicus; Arnulfus Bethleem canonicus; Petrus capellanus; Bartholomeus presbiter; Amelius patriarchᶒ diaconus; Henricus patriarchaᶒ diaconus; Balduinus patriarchᶒ cancellarius; Radulfus Montis Syon canonicus; Petrus Sebaste canonicus; Balduinus Sancti Georgii canonicus; Adam Accon canonicus; Siginus/Saginus Tyrensis canonicus; Wilelmus de Buris Tyberiadis domnus; Galterius Cesareᶒ domnus; Guido Beriti domnus; Balduinus Ramensis domnus; Rohardus Iherusalem vicecomes; Rainerius Brusch; Barisanus; Viuianus Cayphas domnus; Rainerius Paruus; Anselmus de Bria; Robertus de Franc Loeth; Philippus filius Guidonis de Milli; Vlricus Neapolis vicecomes; Petrus de Podio Laurentii; Rollandus Gunterius; Oliuarus frater ejus; Iohannes Dunda; Godefridus de Bursi; Galterius Malduiz /Maldunz; Arnulfus de Haines; Bernardus Uacers; Tibaldus Nazarenus; Wilelmus nepos patriarchᶒ; Tibaldus de Herlebecke; Sado marescalcus; Giraldus Passerels; Eustachius de Roitest; and from Jerusalem, Alardus miles; Hildredus; Sigerius; Humbertus cum barba; Milo camerarius; Bachelarius; and from Acre, Mainardus de Portu; Nicolaus; Dorez; Albricus; Aurentius; Rollandus/Rotlandus Lucensis; and of the pilgrims, Iuo de Nigella; Arnulfus Teruannensis advocatus; Ingelramus de Boua; Ricardus de Herecurch; Anscherius de Encre and many others. The charter was drawn up by Helias regius cancellarius.
Feb. 5. Jerusalem. Fulk, dei gratia rex Iherusalem Latinorum tercius, together with Queen Melisende his wife, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to Patriarch William of Jerusalem, Petrus Sepulcri Domini prior and all the brothers of the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre: Robertus archidiaconus;... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:315-21, 346, 389, nos. 138, 160, 205; 2:503, no. 272 (RRH no. 174)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
362
year: 1138
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Fulcher bishop of Tyre, Raimundus bishop of Tortosa, Gerardus bishop of Tripoli, Hugo bishop of Gibelet, Baldwin bishop of Beirut, Bernard bishop of Sidon and John bishop of Acre
text: Mar. 6. Rome. Pope Innocent II reminds F[ulcherius] Tyrensis archiepiscopus, R[aimundus] Tortose episcopus, Bishop G[erardus] Tripolitanus episcopus, H[ugo] Gibelent[inus] episcopus, B[alduinus] Barunt(inus] episcopus, B[ernardus] Sidoninensis episcopus and Johannes Acconensis episcopus of the demand previously made by Pope Honorius II to Archbishop William of Tyre. He reiterates that these prelates should recognize their subjection to Patriarch W[illiam] of Jerusalem.
Mar. 6. Rome. Pope Innocent II reminds F[ulcherius] Tyrensis archiepiscopus, R[aimundus] Tortose episcopus, Bishop G[erardus] Tripolitanus episcopus, H[ugo] Gibelent[inus] episcopus, B[alduinus] Barunt(inus] episcopus, B[ernardus] Sidoninensis episcopus and Johannes Acconensis episcopus of the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 145-6, no. 35 (RRH no. 175)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
363
year: 1138
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Latin soldiers and residents in the Byzantine Empire
text: Mar. 28 [or Mar. 28 1143]. Lateran. Pope Innocent II forbids all Latin soldiers and residents in the Byzantine empire to lend assistance to the emperor against Antioch and other Christian cities.
Mar. 28 [or Mar. 28 1143]. Lateran. Pope Innocent II forbids all Latin soldiers and residents in the Byzantine empire to lend assistance to the emperor against Antioch and other Christian cities.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp.168-9, no. 49
RRR: Grant
Eleemosynary grant
364
year: 1138
initiator: Willelmus Audomarensis castellanus, and his son Osto
recipient: Templars
institution: Templars
text: Sept 1 (or 24) 1137 – 2 April 1138. Jerusalem. On the advice of Patriarch Warmund [of Jerusalem] and the barones, Willelmus Audomarensis [St Omer] castellanus, and his son Osto had given the Templars the chapels, oblations and tithes of Slijpe and Leffinge [in Flanders]. Referring to Patriarch Warmund’s initiative in the establishment of the Templars, Willelmus and Osto now confirm this for Robertus miliciᶒ Templi magister, adding more land in a sealed eleemosynary grant, in return for prayers in the chapels for their souls and those of their family.Witnesses: Willelmus patriarcha; Petrus, Dominici Sepulcri prior; Gaufridus prior Templi Domini; Robertus archidiaconus; Garnerius canonicus Sepulchri Domini; Godfridus; Wlgrinus; Baldewinus cancellarius patriarchᶒ; Gozelinus frater Templi; Ysaac de Stathes.
Sept 1 (or 24) 1137 – 2 April 1138. Jerusalem. On the advice of Patriarch Warmund [of Jerusalem] and the barones, Willelmus Audomarensis [St Omer] castellanus, and his son Osto had given the Templars the chapels, oblations and tithes of Slijpe and Leffinge [in Flanders]. Referring to Patriarch... more
sources: Albon, Cart Temp, p. 99, no. 141 (RRH no. 173)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
365
year: 1138
initiator: King Fulk, his wife Melisende and his son Balduinus
recipient: Holy Sepulchre, Petrus prior and all the community there
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1137 – Jul. 14 1138. Nablus. Fulk, per dei gratiam rex Latinorum tercius Iherusalem, together with his wife Queen Melisende and his son Balduinus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, giving the Holy Sepulchre, Petrus prior and all the community there the following houses within the walls of the city of Jerusalem: the houses of Petrus Bernardi canonicus, Eurardus canonicus, alterius Eurardus canonicus, Mainardus, Garsio, Galterius Lo Tornaor /Lentornior, Bernardus Bursarius, Herluinus, Mabilia, and Rogerius, a confrater of the canons; the statio of Wilelmus Bastardus; that share that the same Guillelmus had in the tables of the money changers [in mensis nummulariorum]. Witnesses: Guillelmus Iherusalem patriarcha; Robertus Nazareth electus; Gaufridus abbas Templi; Guillelmus de Buris; Rainerus Bruns; Barisanus; Balduinus Ramensis; Roardus Iherusalem vicecomes; Bernardus Uacers; Anselmus de Bria; Geruasius Burgundiensis; Vlricus Neapolis vicecomes; Iohannes camerarius; Mainardus de Portu; Nichola. The charter was drawn up by Helias regius cancellarius.
Dec. 25 1137 – Jul. 14 1138. Nablus. Fulk, per dei gratiam rex Latinorum tercius Iherusalem, together with his wife Queen Melisende and his son Balduinus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, giving the Holy Sepulchre, Petrus prior and all the community there the following houses within the walls of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:321-3, 346-7, 389, nos. 139, 161, 206 (RRH no. 181)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
366
year: 1138
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Patriarch William of Jerusalem
text: Jul. 17. Albano. Pope Innocent II warns Patriarch William of Jerusalem not to infringe the rights, included the status previously accorded by the patriarchate of Antioch, of Fulcherius Tyrensis archiepiscopus, now that Fulcherius has obediently subjected himself to the patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Jul. 17. Albano. Pope Innocent II warns Patriarch William of Jerusalem not to infringe the rights, included the status previously accorded by the patriarchate of Antioch, of Fulcherius Tyrensis archiepiscopus, now that Fulcherius has obediently subjected himself to the patriarchate of Jerusalem.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp.146-7, no. 36 (RRH no. 176)
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)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
368
year: 1138
initiator: Pope Innocent II
recipient: Fulcherius Tyrensis archiepiscopus
text: Jul. 28. Albano. Writing to F[ulcherius] Tyrensis archiepiscopus and stressing Papal Primacy, Pope Innocent II records how he has followed his predecessors in subjecting the church of Tyre, once subject to the patriarchate of Antioch, and Fulcherius its archbishop to the patriarchate of Jerusalem. He forbids the patriarch of Antioch to issue sentences of interdict or excommunication with respect to the province of Tyre.
Jul. 28. Albano. Writing to F[ulcherius] Tyrensis archiepiscopus and stressing Papal Primacy, Pope Innocent II records how he has followed his predecessors in subjecting the church of Tyre, once subject to the patriarchate of Antioch, and Fulcherius its archbishop to the patriarchate of Jerusalem.... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, p.149, no. 38 (RRH no. 178)
RRR: Grant
Agreement/treaty
Purchase
369
year: 1138
initiator: Riso, capellanus to Bohemond I and Bohemond II of Antioch
recipient: Canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1137 –Aug. 31 1138. In the presence of Patriarch William of Jerusalem, who seals the charter, Riso, capellanus to Bohemond I and Bohemond II of Antioch, gives the canons of the Holy Sepulchre his houses with an apple orchard [pomerium], which he had bought from Willelmus medicus for 64 besants. They are to hold it under the same terms as he held it from Bohemond II. The houses are situated next to those of Pontius Antiocheni thesaurarius on the other side of the public way [via publica]. Riso reserves for himself one camera, to provide a small living place [habitaculum] for his servus, whom he has had baptized, for as long as he lives and serves him faithfully. He surrenders the charter from Bohemond granting him the houses. Witnesses: from the patriarch’s clergy, Humbertus capellanus; Amelius diaconus; Balduinus cancellarius; Johannes and several others.
Dec. 25 1137 –Aug. 31 1138. In the presence of Patriarch William of Jerusalem, who seals the charter, Riso, capellanus to Bohemond I and Bohemond II of Antioch, gives the canons of the Holy Sepulchre his houses with an apple orchard [pomerium], which he had bought from Willelmus medicus for 64... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 174-5, no. 75 (RRH no. 182)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
370
year: 1138
initiator: Rodericus Petri comes of Traba
recipient: Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1137 – Aug. 31 1138. Jerusalem. Rodericus Petri comes [of Traba], on a second pilgrimage to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, makes an eleemosynary grant. He gives the Holy Sepulchre property in Galicia [Iberia], provided he can hold it for his lifetime, sending in recognition of this 2 silver marks a year to the Holy Sepulchre. His gift is confirmed and sealed by Patriarch William of Jerusalem. It is witnessed by his friends and compatriots: Arissa Varich de Ripa Migno; Johannes Aris de terra Sancti Martini Latronis; Rodericus, abbas, de terra de Pęna Reginę; Johannes Tirant germanus episcopi de Toy; Nunuranna de Limia; Helvitu Saniz de terra Sancti Jacobi; Petrus Hyspanensis frater Templi militum and many others.
Dec. 25 1137 – Aug. 31 1138. Jerusalem. Rodericus Petri comes [of Traba], on a second pilgrimage to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, makes an eleemosynary grant. He gives the Holy Sepulchre property in Galicia [Iberia], provided he can hold it for his lifetime, sending in recognition of this 2... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St Sépulcre, pp. 170-1, no. 72