initiator: Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre
recipient: All the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland. They recount how the late dominus Iaczo visited the church of the Holy Sepulchre and asked that canons should return with him to Poland. A canon went back with him. With the agreement of the dukes, the canons of the Holy Sepulchre were given many properties and liberties, which are listed. They appeal for more alms-giving.Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland. They recount how the late dominus Iaczo visited the church of the Holy Sepulchre and asked that canons should return with... more
sources: Nakielski, Miechovia, pp. 83-6 [260] (RRH no. 749)
comments: [260] The authenticity of this letter is questionable.
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1426
year: 1198
initiator: Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre
recipient: All the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, of the duchy of Poland, listing the Polish benefactors of the Holy Sepulchre and receiving them into confraternity.Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, of the duchy of Poland, listing the Polish benefactors of the Holy Sepulchre and receiving them into confraternity.
sources: Nakielski, Miechovia, pp. 81-3 (RRH no. 750)
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1429
year: 1198
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Bishop of Tripoli
text: Dec. 31. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the bishop of Tripoli. He records how he had quashed the translations that the patriarch of Antioch, following the example of his predecessor, who had moved the archbishop of Tarsus [Tarsensis] to the archbishopric of Mamistra [Mamistanum] and the bishop of Valenia, archbishop elect of Apamea, to the diocese of Tripoli. He stresses the canon law, ecclesiology and theology underpinning the papal prerogative, in spite of the protests of the patriarch of Antioch in the name of his church’s ancient status. Now, recognizing the bishop’s worth, which had been vouched for by C[onradus] Maguntinus archiepiscopus, Innocent confirms him in his possession of the church of Tripoli, dispensing him from his previous offices.Dec. 31. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the bishop of Tripoli. He records how he had quashed the translations that the patriarch of Antioch, following the example of his predecessor, who had moved the archbishop of Tarsus [Tarsensis] to the archbishopric of Mamistra [Mamistanum] and the... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:729-32, no. 502
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1431
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Archbishop of Tyre
text: Jan. 2. Lateran. Pope Innocent III advises the archbishop of Tyre on the treatment of testimony and proofs in court.Jan. 2. Lateran. Pope Innocent III advises the archbishop of Tyre on the treatment of testimony and proofs in court.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:748, no. 513; Decretals 2.20.29 and 5.34.13, ‘Liber Extra’, cols. 325, 875
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1434
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Archbishop of Tyre and bishop of Acre
text: Jan. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the archbishop of Tyre and the bishop of Acre, supporting their opinion that clerics subject to their jurisdiction cannot be compelled to submit instead to the patriarchal court, unless an appeal has been allowed by the Holy See.Jan. 5. Lateran. Pope Innocent III writes to the archbishop of Tyre and the bishop of Acre, supporting their opinion that clerics subject to their jurisdiction cannot be compelled to submit instead to the patriarchal court, unless an appeal has been allowed by the Holy See.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:749-50, no. 515
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1438
year: 1199
initiator: Gaufridus de Donjon, master of the Hospital
recipient: King Sancho VII of Navarre
text: Apr. 23. Acre. Frater Gaufridus, Christi pauperum servus et domus Hospitalis Ierusalem humilis magister, writes to King Sancho VII of Navarre, explaining the politics of Ayyubid family relationships following Saladin’s death. He describes the attempts made by Saladin’s son, the domnus Babilonie [al-‘Aziz ‘Uthman of Egypt]], to displace his elder brother the domnus Damasci [al-Afdal ‘Ali of Damascus], the efforts of Cephedinus frater Saladini [al-‘Adil] to reconcile his nephews and his support for al-‘Aziz, who has replaced al-Afdal as the senior Ayyubid prince [honore Laoce quod interpretatur corone decoravit]. Gaufridus reminds Sancho that the truces negotiated between Saladin and King Richard I of England have ended. al-‘Adil and al-‘Aziz have reached Jerusalem and their intentions with respect to a renewal of the truce are not known in Acre. The county of Tripoli is not covered by any truce. He adds that the Holy Land, which is short of manpower, can be reconquered if the Christians will increase the forces at their disposal.Apr. 23. Acre. Frater Gaufridus, Christi pauperum servus et domus Hospitalis Ierusalem humilis magister, writes to King Sancho VII of Navarre, explaining the politics of Ayyubid family relationships following Saladin’s death. He describes the attempts made by Saladin’s son, the domnus Babilonie... more
sources: Garcia Larragueta, El Gran Priorado 2:87-8, no. 86 (RRH no. 752)
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1439
year: 1199
initiator: Aimery of Cyprus
recipient: Pope Innocent III
text: *Summer. King Aimery of Jerusalem appeals for assistance to Pope Innocent III, who refers to his emissaries in letters to the kings of France and England [c. Dec. 15-20 1199]. Perhaps in response to the pope’s request for information, Aimery has reported the lack of manpower in the Latin East, but has added that quarrels amongst the Sarraceni could lead to a Christian recovery.*Summer. King Aimery of Jerusalem appeals for assistance to Pope Innocent III, who refers to his emissaries in letters to the kings of France and England [c. Dec. 15-20 1199]. Perhaps in response to the pope’s request for information, Aimery has reported the lack of manpower in the Latin East, but... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:460, no. 241; Schabel, Bullarium 1:120, no. b-7
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1441
year: 1199
initiator: King Leon I of Cilician Armenia
recipient: Pope Innocent III
text: May 23. Tarsus. Leon, per dei et Romani imperii gratiam rex omnium Armeniorum, writes to Pope Innocent III. He reports how, under instruction from the archbishop of Mainz he desires to bring all Armenians into unity with the Roman Church. The archbishop will relay to the pope all the troubles facing the Latin East and Cilician Armenia. Leon appeals for assistance.May 23. Tarsus. Leon, per dei et Romani imperii gratiam rex omnium Armeniorum, writes to Pope Innocent III. He reports how, under instruction from the archbishop of Mainz he desires to bring all Armenians into unity with the Roman Church. The archbishop will relay to the pope all the troubles... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:408-9, no. 210 (RRH no. 755)
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1443
year: 1199
initiator: King Leon I of Cilician Armenia
recipient: Pope Innocent III
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
2nd institution: Templars
text: c. May 1-31. Leon, per Dei et Romani imperii rex Armeniorum, writes to Pope Innocent III. After expatiating on the threat posed to Cilician Armenia, he describes the death of Raymundus, the elder son of Prince Bohemond [III] of Antioch. Raymundus had married Leon’s niece Aaliza/Aelide and had had a son, called Rupinus, who had been baptized by the archbishop of Mainz. Before his death Raymundus had asked his father to assure the inheritance of Rupinus to Antioch. Bohemond had confirmed Rupinus as his heir in the presence of all his barones and had made all his liege men [homines ligii] swear liege homage [ligium hominium] to Rupinus. Leon sends the sealed record to the pope. But Count [Bohemond IV] of Tripoli, together with the magister et conventus Templi and the magister et conventus Hospitalis came to Antioch to drive Leon from his land and stayed for 3 months. Prince Bohemond [III] was expelled from Antioch by an alliance with the commune [communia], which declared that Count Bohemond was the legitimate heir. Leon appealed to the pope, after which the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers of St John began peace discussions. Leon sends his miles R[obertus] de Margat to the pope asking for his intervention.c. May 1-31. Leon, per Dei et Romani imperii rex Armeniorum, writes to Pope Innocent III. After expatiating on the threat posed to Cilician Armenia, he describes the death of Raymundus, the elder son of Prince Bohemond [III] of Antioch. Raymundus had married Leon’s niece Aaliza/Aelide and had had a... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:462-5, no. 242 (RRH no. 756)
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1444
year: 1199
initiator: Gregorius catholicus Armeniorum
text: c. May 1-31. Gregorios catholicus totius ecclesiae Armeniorum recognizes papal primacy. He describes the coronation of King Leon I by the archbishop of Mainz, acting for both the Roman Church and the western emperor, and the part played by the archbishop in instructing the Armenian church on papal rights. He appeals for assistance.c. May 1-31. Gregorios catholicus totius ecclesiae Armeniorum recognizes papal primacy. He describes the coronation of King Leon I by the archbishop of Mainz, acting for both the Roman Church and the western emperor, and the part played by the archbishop in instructing the Armenian church on papal... more
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:404-6, no. 208 (RRH no. 761)
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