recipient: Patriarch of the Jacobites [Jacobitae] in the East, the archbishop of the Jacobites in Egypt and the archbishop of the Nestorians [Nestorini] in the East
text: Jul. 28. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX congratulates the patriarch of the Jacobites [Jacobitae] in the East, the archbishop of the Jacobites in Egypt and the archbishop of the Nestorians [Nestorini] in the East on their submission to the papacy, which was inspired by the Dominicans.Jul. 28. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX congratulates the patriarch of the Jacobites [Jacobitae] in the East, the archbishop of the Jacobites in Egypt and the archbishop of the Nestorians [Nestorini] in the East on their submission to the papacy, which was inspired by the Dominicans.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:719-20, nos. 3789-91
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2300
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, all the prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar and the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans
text: Jul. 29. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX has heard that the baptism of slaves is being refused in the Latin East, because it is said that many pretend to want to be converted to Christianity and, having gained their liberty, abscond. He demands the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, all the prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar and the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans to allow slaves who sincerely desire to convert to Christianity to be baptised.Jul. 29. Viterbo. Pope Gregory IX has heard that the baptism of slaves is being refused in the Latin East, because it is said that many pretend to want to be converted to Christianity and, having gained their liberty, abscond. He demands the patriarch of Jerusalem, the papal legate, all the... more
sources: Claverie, L’ordre du Temple 2 :417-18, no. 6
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Confirmation/renewal of grants
2301
year: 1237
initiator: Patriarch Gerold of Jerusalem and I. paphensis episcopus
recipient: Genoese
text: Aug. 19. Genoa. Vidimus of a forged charter, apparently granted to the Genoese by Prince Bohemond III of Antioch [Mar. 8/27- Sept.23 1169], witnessed and sealed by Patriarch Gerold of Jerusalem and I. paphensis episcopus.Aug. 19. Genoa. Vidimus of a forged charter, apparently granted to the Genoese by Prince Bohemond III of Antioch [Mar. 8/27- Sept.23 1169], witnessed and sealed by Patriarch Gerold of Jerusalem and I. paphensis episcopus.
text: Oct. 28. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the magister of the knights Templar to supplement from their funds in the Holy Land money collected from the redemption of vows together with other cash collected from the province of Sens.Oct. 28. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX authorizes the magister of the knights Templar to supplement from their funds in the Holy Land money collected from the redemption of vows together with other cash collected from the province of Sens.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:797, no. 3924
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Eleemosynary grant
2303
year: 1237
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Oct. 1-31. Henry, par la grace de Deu roi de Chypre, records that he has given Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian the casalia called Esteriga and Paleochorio, with the villains, villaines and children living in them, but with the exception of gifts made by his ancestors and the droiture de l’apaut de laudene. Now, in Henry’s presence and that of his court [cort], Balian de Ybelin and Eschive make an eleemosynary grant of Esteriga and Paleochorio to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by frere Guillaume de Forest comandor, with the exceptions already specified. Henry guarantees and confirms this gift under seal. Guarantors: Johan d’Ybel; Baudoin d’Ybel; Hue d’Ybel; Gui d’Ybel; Philippe de Novaire; Guillelme Raimond. The charter was drawn up by Bonvassal d’Aude chancelier del royaume de Chypre.Oct. 1-31. Henry, par la grace de Deu roi de Chypre, records that he has given Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian the casalia called Esteriga and Paleochorio, with the villains, villaines and children living in them, but with the exception... more
recipient: King and queen of Cyprus and their barones and milites
text: Nov. 17. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX rebukes the king and queen of Cyprus. They, and their barones and milites, refuse to pay tithes to the archbishop of Nicosia and his suffragans. They ignore sentences of excommunication imposed on the barones, milites and balivi on account of their failure to pay tithes or their illegitimate marriages. They appoint Greci and Suriani as balivi, ignoring Latins [Latini]. They pledge far-off possessions to the Knights Templar and Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem and other exempt religious, who are absolved from the payment of tithes. The pope orders the king and queen to desist from these practices and make sure that tithes are paid in full.Nov. 17. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX rebukes the king and queen of Cyprus. They, and their barones and milites, refuse to pay tithes to the archbishop of Nicosia and his suffragans. They ignore sentences of excommunication imposed on the barones, milites and balivi on account of their failure to pay... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:320-2, no. d-27
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2305
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Abbas and prior Episcopie
text: Nov. 17. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX orders the abbas and prior Episcopie, in the diocese of Nicosia, to persuade the king and queen to meet their obligations in relation to tithes.Nov. 17. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX orders the abbas and prior Episcopie, in the diocese of Nicosia, to persuade the king and queen to meet their obligations in relation to tithes.
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:322, no. d-27
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Confirmation/renewal of grants
Privilege/exemption
2306
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: [Dec. 3. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX assures the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar of their exemption from tithes on wool, milk, eggs and lambs.[Dec. 3. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX assures the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar of their exemption from tithes on wool, milk, eggs and lambs.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:817, no. 3963. Calendar entry
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Correspondence/envoy
2307
year: 1237
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: King of Cyprus, the prince of Antioch, the bajulus regni Jerosolimitani, the barones of the kingdoms of Cyprus and Jerusalem, the patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda, the patriarch of Antioch, all prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and the preceptor and brothers of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Dec. 22. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX writes to the king of Cyprus, the prince of Antioch, the bajulus regni Jerosolimitani, the barones of the kingdoms of Cyprus and Jerusalem, the patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda, the patriarch of Antioch, all prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and the preceptor and brothers of the Knights Templar. He informs them that he has proclaimed a new crusade. He asks for assistance in the deliverance of many Knights Templar and others, who are held in prison by persecutors, through exchanges, involving the freeing of all slaves - Sarraceni or Turchi - held by the Christians. His appeal will be reinforced by the patriarch of Jerusalem and the bishop of Lydda [episcopus Lidensis] to whom he has written.Dec. 22. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX writes to the king of Cyprus, the prince of Antioch, the bajulus regni Jerosolimitani, the barones of the kingdoms of Cyprus and Jerusalem, the patriarch of Jerusalem, the bishop of Lydda, the patriarch of Antioch, all prelates in Syria, the magister and brothers... more
recipient: Priorissa et conventus sororum penitentum ecclesie Sancte Marie et Omnium Sanctorum Accon inclusarum
institution: Saint Mary and all Saints
text: Dec. 23. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX confirms for the priorissa et conventus sororum penitentum ecclesie Sancte Marie et Omnium Sanctorum Accon inclusarum the gift of a church in the diocese of Potenza in Italy.Dec. 23. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX confirms for the priorissa et conventus sororum penitentum ecclesie Sancte Marie et Omnium Sanctorum Accon inclusarum the gift of a church in the diocese of Potenza in Italy.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:837-9, no. 4007-8
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