recipient: Gaufridus de Donjon, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Aug. 8. Bohemond, the son of Prince Bohemond of Antioch, Dei gratia Tripolis comes, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to frater Gaufridus de Donjum sancte domus Hospitalis Hierusalem magister and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He gives them the road [via] which Count Raymond of Tripoli had retained for his own use when he gave land in Tripoli. Bohemond adds the gift of a gate in the wall of Tripoli, from which he will exact no dues [consuetudo vel jus]. The road and gate are bordered on the right hand side by the aqueduct of Tripoli and on the left by the sea. Witnesses: Plebanus Botoni; Raymundus Neoni; Oto de Tiberiade; Petrus de Ravendello; Guillelmus Porceletus; Raymundus vicecomes; Bertrandus vicecomes; Gaufridus de Cusariis; Saissius; Joannes de Moneta.Aug. 8. Bohemond, the son of Prince Bohemond of Antioch, Dei gratia Tripolis comes, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to frater Gaufridus de Donjum sancte domus Hospitalis Hierusalem magister and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He gives them the road [via] which Count Raymond... more
initiator: Archbishop elect of Nicosia and the bishop elect of Paphos
text: *Jun. - Early Sept. [253] The archbishop elect of Nicosia and the bishop elect of Paphos, papal legates, rule, with the consent of King Aimery of Cyprus, that tithes should not be levied as capitationes in the island of Cyprus.*Jun. - Early Sept. [253] The archbishop elect of Nicosia and the bishop elect of Paphos, papal legates, rule, with the consent of King Aimery of Cyprus, that tithes should not be levied as capitationes in the island of Cyprus.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 362-3, no. 178
comments: [253] For the date, see Hiestand, PK, p. 362.
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Grant
1377
year: 1196
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Cathedral church of Saint Peter of Troyes
text: Oct. 1. Acre. Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus endows the cathedral church of St Peter in Troyes.Oct. 1. Acre. Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus endows the cathedral church of St Peter in Troyes.
sources: Mayer, Kanzlei 2:920, no. 18
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RRR:
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
Privilege/exemption
1378
year: 1196
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Pisans
text: Oct. 19. [254] Acre. In the palatium. Having taken the advice of Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and his barones, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed grant to all Pisans, giving them protection and security in his land, to come, stay, sell and go. On the other hand, he bans the [Pisan] pirate ships Aquila and Imperialis, which have caused great damage. Witnesses: Domnus Rainaldus Sydonis; domnus Vgo Tyberiadis; domnus Radulfus senescalcus; Baldeuinus de Bethan; Gerardus de Crico; Villanus de Alneto.Oct. 19. [254] Acre. In the palatium. Having taken the advice of Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and his barones, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed grant to all Pisans, giving them protection and security in his land, to come, stay, sell and go. On the other hand, he bans... more
comments: [254] For the date, see Mayer UKJ 2:965.
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RRR:
Grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
1379
year: 1196
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Alanus Nicosiensis archiepiscopus and the church of Cyprus
text: Dec 13. Lateran. Pope Celestine III takes Alanus Nicosiensis archiepiscopus and the church of Cyprus under papal protection. He confirms the possessions of the church of Nicosia, specifying: the place in Nicosia where the church is situated; the 2 casalia of Ornithia and Ascendia, given by King Aimery of Cyprus; the tithes of Nicosia and of its properties throughout Cyprus; La Solie, La Thomasie, La Tremecossie, Le Quit, La Quercherie, Cherin, Lapiton, Melyas, Maratha, Syuorie, Cambi, Xindac, the fief [feodum] of Briem, Asquia, Pigui and Prastroue. He establishes the suffragan bishoprics of Paphos, Limassol and Famagusta. He grants the archbishop the pallium and lists the feasts and other occasions on which it can be worn. He refers to rights of procuration and the processional cross, but dwells on the archbishop’s obligations. He forbids the proprietary possession of graveyards and eclesiastical benefices. He draws attention to rights of authorization of churches and oratories, and to the canonical election of the archbishop’s successors.Dec 13. Lateran. Pope Celestine III takes Alanus Nicosiensis archiepiscopus and the church of Cyprus under papal protection. He confirms the possessions of the church of Nicosia, specifying: the place in Nicosia where the church is situated; the 2 casalia of Ornithia and Ascendia, given by King... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:97-102, no. a-2
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Privilege/exemption
1380
year: 1196
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Brothers of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Dec. 21. Lateran. Pope Celestine III takes the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans under papal protection. He confirms endowments made to them, referring to the place where the hospital is situated, a house in Ascalon [Scalona] with vineyards, Zamzi, houses in Ramla, a house, a vineyard and possessions at Jaffa, the casale of Capharsin, the volta near the Gate of St Nicholas [at Acre], and a house in Tyre. He grants exemption from tithes on noval lands, cultivated by themselves for their use and that of their animals. If a diocesan bishop is not available for episcopal functions, they may find another Latin bishop.They may bury those who wish to be buried in their cemeteries. The election of their magister should be free.Dec. 21. Lateran. Pope Celestine III takes the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans under papal protection. He confirms endowments made to them, referring to the place where the hospital is situated, a house in Ascalon [Scalona] with vineyards, Zamzi, houses in Ramla, a house, a... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 360-1, no. 177 (RRH no. 732)
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RRR:
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1381
year: 1197
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Bishops of Paphos, Limassol and Famagusta, and the clergy of the diocese of Nicosia
text: Jan. 2. Lateran. Pope Celestine III writes to the bishops of Paphos, Limassol and Famagusta, and the clergy of the diocese of Nicosia. At the request of King Aimery of Cyprus, he has reformed the church of Cyprus, establishing under papal authority an archbishop and 3 bishops. He commends as papal legates to the island A[lanus], now archbishop of Nicosia, who had been cancellarius regis, and the bishop of Paphos, who had been archdeacon of Latakia. The consecrations were performed by the archbishop of Nazareth and the bishops of Bethlehem and Acre. He sends the pallium, requested by the chapter of Nicosia, through the bishop of Paphos and Leonardus and Radulphus canonici Nicosienses.Jan. 2. Lateran. Pope Celestine III writes to the bishops of Paphos, Limassol and Famagusta, and the clergy of the diocese of Nicosia. At the request of King Aimery of Cyprus, he has reformed the church of Cyprus, establishing under papal authority an archbishop and 3 bishops. He commends as papal... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:102-4, no. a-3
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Correspondence/envoy
Request
1382
year: 1197
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Chapter of the cathedral of Nicosia
text: Jan. 2. Lateran. Referring to his reform of the church of Cyprus, the election of A[lanus] cancellarius regis to the archbishopric of Nicosia and of magister B. archidiaconus Laudicensis to the bishopric of Paphos, and their consecration by the archbishop of Nazareth and the bishops of Bethlehem and Acre, Pope Celestine III informs the chapter of the cathedral of Nicosia that he has sent the pallium, requested by the chapter, through the bishop of Paphos and Leonardus and Radulphus, canonici Nicosienses. He encourages the chapter to be obedient to the archbishop.Jan. 2. Lateran. Referring to his reform of the church of Cyprus, the election of A[lanus] cancellarius regis to the archbishopric of Nicosia and of magister B. archidiaconus Laudicensis to the bishopric of Paphos, and their consecration by the archbishop of Nazareth and the bishops of Bethlehem... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:104-5, no. a-4
cite:
RRR:
Correspondence/envoy
1383
year: 1197
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Alanus Nicosiensis archiepiscopus
text: Jan 13. Lateran. Pope Celestine III writes to A[lanus] Nicosiensis archiepiscopus, who had been cancellarius regis Cypri, referring again to his reform of the church on Cyprus at the request of King Aimery, to the election of Alanus and of B. magister B. archidiaconus Laudicensis to the bishopric of Paphos and their consecration by the archbishop of Nazareth and the bishops of Bethlehem and Acre, to his sending of the pallium, to the obligation of the clergy to obey their new archbishop and to the archbishop’s duties.Jan 13. Lateran. Pope Celestine III writes to A[lanus] Nicosiensis archiepiscopus, who had been cancellarius regis Cypri, referring again to his reform of the church on Cyprus at the request of King Aimery, to the election of Alanus and of B. magister B. archidiaconus Laudicensis to the bishopric... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:105-8, no. a-5
cite:
RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
1384
year: 1197
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Abbas and chapter of Saint Mary of the Latins in Jerusalem
institution: Saint Mary of the Latins
text: Mar. 5. Lateran. Pope Celestine III writes to the abbas and convent of St Mary of the Latins in Jerusalem, confirming that they are under papal protection and their possession of churches in Saxony and Acquapendente. [255]Mar. 5. Lateran. Pope Celestine III writes to the abbas and convent of St Mary of the Latins in Jerusalem, confirming that they are under papal protection and their possession of churches in Saxony and Acquapendente. [255]
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 369-70, no. 184
comments: [255] A late list of some of the abbey’s possessions in the Latin East is to be found in a letter of Pope Bendict XI of 1304. Hiestand, PK, pp. 388-90, no. 195.
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