text: *Jul. 1 - 26. Nazareth. In the presence of King Baldwin III a synod recognizes Alexander III as the rightful pope. *Jul. 1 - 26. Nazareth. In the presence of King Baldwin III a synod recognizes Alexander III as the rightful pope.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:469-70, no. 257
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Correspondence/envoy
657
year: 1160
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Pope Alexander III
text: Late Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem informs Pope Alexander III that his letter to them was read to the [clergy of the provinces] of Tyre and Nazareth and all other bishops and clergy present [in the synod of Nazareth]. He reports to the pope on their acceptance of his election and consecration and their condemnation of Octavian [the anti-pope Victor IV] and his supporters I[ohannes de Sancto Martino] and G[uido Cremensis de Sancto Callisto]. Late Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem informs Pope Alexander III that his letter to them was read to the [clergy of the provinces] of Tyre and Nazareth and all other bishops and clergy present [in the synod of Nazareth]. He reports to the pope on their acceptance of his election and... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 225-6, no. 83 (RRH no. 357)
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
764
year: 1166
initiator: Girbertus [of Assailly], master of the Hospital
recipient: Pope Alexander III
text: Before Jun 29. Lateran. Gilbertus Hospitalis Iherosolimitani magister, sent to the West for assistance by King Amalric of Jerusalem, together with the patriarchs of Antioch and Jerusalem and other ecclesiastical and secular leaders in the Latin East, has reported in Rome that, following the death in battle with the Turci of Prince Raymond of Antioch and the capture of Prince Rainald of Antioch, Prince Bohemond of Antioch and the count of Tripoli, together with many Hospitallers and Templars and other Christians have been captured. Cesarea Philippi, popularly called Bellinas, the key, gate and bulwark to all the land, has been taken and the city of Jerusalem is threatened. Pope Alexander III, therefore, proclaims a crusade.Before Jun 29. Lateran. Gilbertus Hospitalis Iherosolimitani magister, sent to the West for assistance by King Amalric of Jerusalem, together with the patriarchs of Antioch and Jerusalem and other ecclesiastical and secular leaders in the Latin East, has reported in Rome that, following the death... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 1:251-3, no. 53
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