recipient: King of Cyprus, the prince of Antioch, the bajulus regni Jerosolimitani, the barones of the kingdoms of Cyprus and Jerusalem, the patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda, the patriarch of Antioch, all prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and the preceptor and brothers of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Dec. 22. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX writes to the king of Cyprus, the prince of Antioch, the bajulus regni Jerosolimitani, the barones of the kingdoms of Cyprus and Jerusalem, the patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda, the patriarch of Antioch, all prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and the preceptor and brothers of the Knights Templar. He informs them that he has proclaimed a new crusade. He asks for assistance in the deliverance of many Knights Templar and others, who are held in prison by persecutors, through exchanges, involving the freeing of all slaves - Sarraceni or Turchi - held by the Christians. His appeal will be reinforced by the patriarch of Jerusalem and the bishop of Lydda [episcopus Lidensis] to whom he has written.Dec. 22. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX writes to the king of Cyprus, the prince of Antioch, the bajulus regni Jerosolimitani, the barones of the kingdoms of Cyprus and Jerusalem, the patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda, the patriarch of Antioch, all prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers... more
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch and bishop of Tortosa
text: Mar. 9. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX writes to the patriarch of Antioch and bishop of Tortosa [Anteradensis], with specific reference to the patriarchate of Antioch, to the patriarch of Jerusalem as papal legate, with reference to all the bishops in the Latin East, and to the archbishop of Nicosia, with reference to all bishops in Cyprus. He forbids any Greek priest [sacerdos Grecus] to celebrate [the divine offices] unless he swears obedience to the Roman Church in the presence of his subjects and abjures heresy, especially the belief that Latins are heretics for celebrating [Mass] with unleavened bread.Mar. 9. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX writes to the patriarch of Antioch and bishop of Tortosa [Anteradensis], with specific reference to the patriarchate of Antioch, to the patriarch of Jerusalem as papal legate, with reference to all the bishops in the Latin East, and to the archbishop of Nicosia,... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:328-9, no. d-30
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2320
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch, the bishop of Tripoli and the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
text: [Mar. 9. Lateran. Writing to the patriarch of Antioch, the bishop of Tripoli and the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, Pope Gregory IX permits the reception of religious, who have fled to the Sarraceni and return, although they may have to be placed in other communities.[Mar. 9. Lateran. Writing to the patriarch of Antioch, the bishop of Tripoli and the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, Pope Gregory IX permits the reception of religious, who have fled to the Sarraceni and return, although they may have to be placed in other communities.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:913-14, nos. 4136-7. Calendar entries
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2323
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, the bishop of Acre, the patriarch of Antioch and the bishop of Tripoli
text: [Mar. 9. Lateran. Hearing the much of the money left for the redemption of Christian captives held by the Sarraceni is being held back, Pope Gregory IX orders the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, the bishop of Acre, the patriarch of Antioch and the bishop of Tripoli to force the release of the money and to account to the papacy for this.[Mar. 9. Lateran. Hearing the much of the money left for the redemption of Christian captives held by the Sarraceni is being held back, Pope Gregory IX orders the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, the bishop of Acre, the patriarch of Antioch and the bishop of Tripoli to force the release of... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:915, nos. 4143-4. Calendar entries].
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2338
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch
text: [Jun. 26. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the patriarch of Antioch to exercise the powers of the papal legation in the absence of a legate a latere.[Jun. 26. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the patriarch of Antioch to exercise the powers of the papal legation in the absence of a legate a latere.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:1098, no. 4465. Calendar entry].
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2341
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch
text: [Jun. 26. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX assures the patriarch of Antioch that no one - unless expressly mentioned in a papal letter - can excommunicate him; nor can anyone in the city of Antioch or the castle of Cursarium publish such a letter of excommunication.[Jun. 26. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX assures the patriarch of Antioch that no one - unless expressly mentioned in a papal letter - can excommunicate him; nor can anyone in the city of Antioch or the castle of Cursarium publish such a letter of excommunication.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:1099, nos. 4468-9. Calendar entry].
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2342
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch
text: [Jun. 26. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX assures the patriarch of Antioch that he still has potential authority over those cities and places which were once subject to the Greek patriarchate and have fallen into the hands of the Sarraceni.[Jun. 26. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX assures the patriarch of Antioch that he still has potential authority over those cities and places which were once subject to the Greek patriarchate and have fallen into the hands of the Sarraceni.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:1099, no. 4470. Calendar entry].
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2345
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch
text: [Jul. 29. Anagni. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the patriarch of Antioch to preceed against those in the city and diocese of Antioch who refuse to recognize his jurisdiction.[Jul. 29. Anagni. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the patriarch of Antioch to preceed against those in the city and diocese of Antioch who refuse to recognize his jurisdiction.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:1098, no. 4464. Calendar entry].
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2350
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch, the papal legate
text: Sept. 6. Anagni. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the patriarch of Antioch, the papal legate, to absolve pilgrims or crusaders, whose lives may be in danger, but who have been excommunicated for using violence against clergy, provided the crimes are not too severe and provided the individuals are not subject to the jurisdiction of the patriarch of Jerusalem.Sept. 6. Anagni. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the patriarch of Antioch, the papal legate, to absolve pilgrims or crusaders, whose lives may be in danger, but who have been excommunicated for using violence against clergy, provided the crimes are not too severe and provided the individuals are not... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:1131-2, no. 4523
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