text: Jan. 10. Lateran. At the request of the prior of St Thomas of Acre and St George de Xisto, Pope Innocent III takes the Order of St Thomas under papal protection and confirms its possessions, referring specifically to the churches of St Mary, St Peter and St Nicholas de Campo Anglorum, and the hospital of St Thomas [in Acre]. [289] He confirms the privilege granted to the prior by Pope Alexander III of the ring, pastoral staff and mitre, to be worn at Feasts. The priory will pay the Holy See 2 Saracen besants a year.Jan. 10. Lateran. At the request of the prior of St Thomas of Acre and St George de Xisto, Pope Innocent III takes the Order of St Thomas under papal protection and confirms its possessions, referring specifically to the churches of St Mary, St Peter and St Nicholas de Campo Anglorum, and the... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 11:337-8, no. 204
comments: [289] For the churches, see Pringle, ‘The Order of St Thomas’, p. 77.
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Confirmation/renewal of grants
1611
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Abbey and canons of the Templum Domini
institution: Templum Domini
text: Jan. 22. Lateran. Pope Innocent III takes the abbey and canons of the Templum Domini under papal protection and confirms their possessions, specifically churches and a prebend in Greece.Jan. 22. Lateran. Pope Innocent III takes the abbey and canons of the Templum Domini under papal protection and confirms their possessions, specifically churches and a prebend in Greece.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 11:394-5, no. 244
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Correspondence/envoy
Grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Dispute/arbitration
1612
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate
institution: Templars
2nd institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate. He approves the election by the canons of the church of Antioch and the translation to the patriarchate of Antioch of the bishop of Ivrea that resulted from the patriarch of Jerusalem’s mediation. He wishes the patriarch of Jerusalem to confer on the new patriarch the insignia of his office as soon as possible and he expects the two patriarchs to work together in the interests of the Holy Land. Turning to the conflict between the king of Armenia, the Knights Templar and the count of Tripoli, he orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to work for reconciliation and to insist on the observance of truces, given the danger to the Holy Land, while persuading the king to restore the Templar properties. With the ending of the dispute between Duke Philip of Swabia and Otto [of Brunswick], who has gained the [western] empire, he hopes assistance will come. Meanwhile he is sending a large sum of money, to be spent on the needs of the Holy Land by the patriarch, the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers of St John.Mar. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate. He approves the election by the canons of the church of Antioch and the translation to the patriarchate of Antioch of the bishop of Ivrea that resulted from the patriarch of Jerusalem’s mediation. He wishes... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 12:17-19, no. 8 (RRH no. 837)
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RRR:
Correspondence/envoy
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
Grant
1613
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem and the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem
institution: Templars
2nd institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: c.Apr. 23, Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem and the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem that Joh[ann]es de Sambuco frater Ierosolimitani Hospitalis Sancti Basilii is bringing out on the pope’s behalf 1206 and a half oboles, 9 skifati, 7 marabuttini and 80 unciae in Roman weight of skifati and broken gold pieces, the whole totalling 850 librae Provenienses. The master and brothers of the [Templar house on the] Aventine are despatching an emissary with an equivalent amount of much money. Innocent records that he entrusted 1000 auri librae Proveniensis to be carried by the Knights Templar last year, but has not had any acknowledgement. And he plans to send by means of the Hospitallers of St John and the Knights Templar a further 1400 marcae argenti to be spent as the patriarch and Joh[ann]es Brenensis comes advise. He wishes to provide the patriarch of Antioch with money for his use.c.Apr. 23, Lateran. Pope Innocent III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem and the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem that Joh[ann]es de Sambuco frater Ierosolimitani Hospitalis Sancti Basilii is bringing out on the pope’s behalf 1206 and a half oboles, 9... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 12:49-50, no. 28 (RRH no. 837a)
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Confirmation/renewal of grants
Privilege/exemption
1617
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jun. 27. Pope Innocent III confirms Pope Celestine III’s privilege to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He confirms papal protection and the Order’s possessions, specifying: the location in which the Hospital is situated; a house in Ascalon with its vineyards; Zanzi; houses in Ramla; a house, vineyards and possessions at Jaffa; a house in Acre; the casale of Cafirsin; a volta near the Gate of St Nicholas [Acre]; a house in Tyre; a house in Caesarea; the casale called Bezal/Besal; the curia sancti Georgii on Cyprus; 2 villae in Armenia called Combedefort and Heion. The Order is exempted from tithes on noval lands. Sacred oils, consecrations and ordinations can be performed by [any] diocesan bishop. The faithful can be buried in the Order’s cemeteries if they so wish, provided they are not excommunicated or under an interdict. The Order will follow the practice of the Knights Templar with regard to clergy and milites and that of the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem with respect to the care of the poor and the sick. There is to be no violence permitted in enclosure. The elections of magistri should be free.Jun. 27. Pope Innocent III confirms Pope Celestine III’s privilege to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He confirms papal protection and the Order’s possessions, specifying: the location in which the Hospital is situated; a house in Ascalon with its vineyards; Zanzi; houses in Ramla; a house,... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 266-9, no. 298 (RRH no. 732)
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
1624
year: 1210
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Aug. 3. Lateran. Pope Innocent III confirms for the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the grant made to them by King Leon of Armenia, who recognizes the need to strengthen his kingdom’s defences. Leon has given the city of Saleph, castellum novum and Camard. The pope includes the text of the letter written to him by King Leon on 15 April.Aug. 3. Lateran. Pope Innocent III confirms for the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the grant made to them by King Leon of Armenia, who recognizes the need to strengthen his kingdom’s defences. Leon has given the city of Saleph, castellum novum and Camard. The pope... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 13:192-4, no. 117
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
1660
year: 1212
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Bishop and chapter of Tripoli
text: Sept. 28. Lateran. Pope Innocent III confirms for the bishop and chapter of Tripoli that the number of canons in their church should be 12. This has been exceeded, so that now there are 18, but the church promises to reduce to the established number in future.Sept. 28. Lateran. Pope Innocent III confirms for the bishop and chapter of Tripoli that the number of canons in their church should be 12. This has been exceeded, so that now there are 18, but the church promises to reduce to the established number in future.
sources: Innocent III, ‘Register’ 216:688-9, no. 163
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Privilege/exemption
1705
year: 1215
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Feb. 18. Lateran. Pope Innocent III reissues his privilege of 27 June 1209 for the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans.Feb. 18. Lateran. Pope Innocent III reissues his privilege of 27 June 1209 for the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans.
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 270-1, no. 302
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
1715
year: 1215
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Iubino in Montana Nigra
text: Sept. 24. Anagni. At the request of the abbas de Iubino in Montana Nigra, Pope Innocent takes the abbey under papal protection, confirming the monks’ Cistercian way of life and its present and future possessions. The pope specifies the place where the abbey is situated; the chapel of St Thomas of Antioch with its cellarium and other dependencies; rents of 200 besants drawn from the funda of Nicosia and of 25 besants from the casale of Sonia; and a garden in Latakia.Sept. 24. Anagni. At the request of the abbas de Iubino in Montana Nigra, Pope Innocent takes the abbey under papal protection, confirming the monks’ Cistercian way of life and its present and future possessions. The pope specifies the place where the abbey is situated; the chapel of St Thomas of... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:175-6, no. b-42
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