initiator: Johan sire de Cesaire and Jehan de Ibelin
recipient: Henry, rex Cipri, and the church of Nicosia
text: Sept. 1 -31. Acre. Johan sire de Cesaire and Jehan de Ibelin promise to be guarantors of the sale made by King Henry of Cyprus to the church of Nicosia [before 1-31 September 1236], the text of which they incorporate in the record of their deed. Should the king default, they promise to help the church recover the 24000 besants owed to it if the sum has not been paid by the following April, but if they have to raise the money themselves, the church will surrender to them for 3 years the income of 2000 white besants it should have received. Eustorge arcevesque de Nicosie seals this deed in confirmation. Guarantors of the deed: Mesire P. archevesque de Cesarie; M. evesque de St George; Mesire T. evesque de Limison; Mesire G. Ardel elit de Saette; Mesire H. albes de Templo Domini; Mesire O. conestable de reaulme de Iherusalem; Mesire B. sire de Saette; frere G. de Foret comandeur de l’Ospital de St Johanni in Cipre.Sept. 1 -31. Acre. Johan sire de Cesaire and Jehan de Ibelin promise to be guarantors of the sale made by King Henry of Cyprus to the church of Nicosia [before 1-31 September 1236], the text of which they incorporate in the record of their deed. Should the king default, they promise to help the... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 148-50, no. 50
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Correspondence/envoy
Agreement/treaty
2280
year: 1236
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: People of the kingdom of Jerusalem
text: *Aug. 16 - beginning Oct. Frederick II sends the people of the kingdom of Jerusalem the sealed text of a peace treaty drawn up between him and Phelipe de Treie and Henri de Nazareth, the emissaries of the Commune of Acre.*Aug. 16 - beginning Oct. Frederick II sends the people of the kingdom of Jerusalem the sealed text of a peace treaty drawn up between him and Phelipe de Treie and Henri de Nazareth, the emissaries of the Commune of Acre.
sources: ‘L’Estoire de Eracles’, p. 406; Mayer, UKJ 3:1174-6, no. 688
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Correspondence/envoy
Lease
Permission/licence/authorization
2281
year: 1236
initiator: A Jewish merchant
text: Nov. 30. Tiberias. A Jewish merchant, having rented an apartment in Tiberias, reports to a relative in Egypt that he has persuaded a [Latin] official in Jerusalem to permit Jews to pilgrimage to the city and to allow a Jewish dyer, who had already settled there, to reside in it.Nov. 30. Tiberias. A Jewish merchant, having rented an apartment in Tiberias, reports to a relative in Egypt that he has persuaded a [Latin] official in Jerusalem to permit Jews to pilgrimage to the city and to allow a Jewish dyer, who had already settled there, to reside in it.
sources: Goitein, Palestinian Jewry, pp. 300 – 302 [Judeo-Arabic text and modern Hebrew translation]; Goitein, ‘Geniza Sources’, pp. 320-321 [English translation]. Summarized by Benjamin Kedar
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Correspondence/envoy
2282
year: 1236
initiator: Jofrei le Tor
recipient: Pope Gregory IX
text: *Late in the year. [358] Acre. The leaders of the opposition to the emperor Frederick send Jofrei le Tor to Viterbo to explain to the pope why they cannot accept the terms of the treaty with Frederick.*Late in the year. [358] Acre. The leaders of the opposition to the emperor Frederick send Jofrei le Tor to Viterbo to explain to the pope why they cannot accept the terms of the treaty with Frederick.
sources: ‘L’Estoire de Eracles’, pp. 406-7
comments: [358] See Mayer, UKJ 2:1175.
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Inscription
2283
year: 1236
text: 1236. Jerusalem. Church of the Holy Sepulchre. In the Parvis, just outside the doors. Tomb of Philippvs de Avbingni, decorated with his coat of arms.1236. Jerusalem. Church of the Holy Sepulchre. In the Parvis, just outside the doors. Tomb of Philippvs de Avbingni, decorated with his coat of arms.
sources: Pringle, The Churches 3:68
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Correspondence/envoy
2284
year: 1237
initiator: Frater Philippus fratrum Praedicatorum prior
recipient: Pope Gregory IX
text: Beginning of year. Frater Philippus fratrum Praedicatorum prior reports to Pope Gregory IX that the patriarcha Jacobitarum Orientalium with a great company of prelates and monks made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. After an exposition of the Latin faith, Philippus and the patriarch met in the procession on Palm Sunday [in Ramis palmarum] that on this day descends from the Mt of Olives. The patriarch promised obedience to the Roman church, abjured heresy and handed Philippus his confession written in Chaldean and Arabic, receiving the habit of the Dominicans. Philippus describes the patriarch as the religious leader of the Caldaei, Medii, Persi and Armenii, whose lands have been devastated by the Mongols. The Christians in 70 provinces obey him. They are subject to the Sarraceni, although their monks are freed from the payment of tribute. 2 other archbishops, a Jacobite from Egypt and a Nestorian from the East, with flocks living in Syria and Phoenicia, made the same profession of faith. At the request of the king and barones, Philippus is sending 4 Dominicans to Armenia to learn the language. He has had a letter from the church leader of all Nestorian heretics, who have spread through Greater India and the kingdom of Prester John and much of the Orient, promising frater Willelmus de Monte Ferrato and 2 other Dominicans who know the language obedience and reunion with the Church. Philippus has sent Dominicans to Egypt, to the patriarch of the Jacobites there, whose errors including the practice of circumcision like the Sarraceni. This patriarch has also promised to return to the Church. Subject to him are Christians in Lesser India, Ethiopia, Libya and Egypt. Philippus believes that Ethiopia and Libya are not subject to the Sarraceni. The Maronites [Maronidae] in Lebanon are already united to the Holy See. Only the Graeci, whose errors are described, persevere in their malice. Philippus stresses how he and his brothers have concentrated on learning the languages of the indigenous, establishing the study of language in every Dominican community, with a stress on Arabic, which is most commonly spoken. 3 preachers have been sent to the Sarraceni. He is sending brothers to inform the pope. He reports that along with the magister [of the Dominicans in the Holy Land?], his companions frater Geraldus clericus and frater Juvanus conversus have died.Beginning of year. Frater Philippus fratrum Praedicatorum prior reports to Pope Gregory IX that the patriarcha Jacobitarum Orientalium with a great company of prelates and monks made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. After an exposition of the Latin faith, Philippus and the patriarch met in the procession... more
sources: Matthew Paris, Chronica maiora 3:396-399 (RRH no. 1075)
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2285
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: King and baiulus of [Cilician] Armenia and prince of Antioch, the king of Cyprus and the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 19. Teramo. Constantinus dominus de La[m]brono has sought papal protection for himself, his lands, wife, children, household and goods. Pope Gregory IX warns the king and baiulus of [Cilician] Armenia not to harm Constantinus. The pope orders the prince of Antioch, the king of Cyprus and the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem to assist in case Constantinus should be forced into an action detrimental to the Christians in the region.Jan. 19. Teramo. Constantinus dominus de La[m]brono has sought papal protection for himself, his lands, wife, children, household and goods. Pope Gregory IX warns the king and baiulus of [Cilician] Armenia not to harm Constantinus. The pope orders the prince of Antioch, the king of Cyprus and the... more
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jan. 1-31. [359] Acre. Walter, count of Brienne, writes to the chapter of the cathedral of Troyes, asking it to approve his donation in Brienne to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans.Jan. 1-31. [359] Acre. Walter, count of Brienne, writes to the chapter of the cathedral of Troyes, asking it to approve his donation in Brienne to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans.
comments: [359] For date, see Arbois de Jubainville, ‘Catalogue’, p. 174, no. 170.
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Confirmation/renewal of grants
2287
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch Albert of Antioch
text: [Feb. 5. Teramo. Writing to Patriarch Albert of Antioch, Pope Gregory IX confirms the sentence delivered by Cardinal Thomas of St Sabina, who has heard representatives of the parties in the case, in favour of the patriarch and against the Cistercian abbey of Jubin.[Feb. 5. Teramo. Writing to Patriarch Albert of Antioch, Pope Gregory IX confirms the sentence delivered by Cardinal Thomas of St Sabina, who has heard representatives of the parties in the case, in favour of the patriarch and against the Cistercian abbey of Jubin.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:544-5, nos. 3466-9. Calendar entry].
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2288
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Prelates and senior clergy of the province of Jerusalem, the magistri of the hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar and the barones, milites and all the laity
text: Feb. 6. Teramo. On the occasion of the return to the East of the patriarch of Jerusalem, whom he has restored to the dual dignity of patriarch and legate, Pope Gregory IX orders the prelates and senior clergy of the province of Jerusalem, the magistri of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar and the barones, milites and all the laity to receive and obey him as papal legate.Feb. 6. Teramo. On the occasion of the return to the East of the patriarch of Jerusalem, whom he has restored to the dual dignity of patriarch and legate, Pope Gregory IX orders the prelates and senior clergy of the province of Jerusalem, the magistri of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and the... more
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