recipient: Magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem
institution: Templars
2nd institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Apr. 17. Marseille. The commune of Marseille ratifies under seal the agreement made by its representatives in Acre, Rostagnus de Podio Alto and Guicelminus de Caranzon, with the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem [Oct. 3 1233]. It defines naves as salandri, taride et alia ligna ad transfretandum apta. Witnesses: frater Bertrandus de Coms prior S. Egidii; Arnaudus de Miserata comendator domus Hospitalis S. Egidii; frater Poncius Bernardus preceptor domus Hospitalis Massilie; frater Guillelmus de Valencia comendator navium; frater Giraudus Pittavinus sacerdos dictus prioris; frater Bernardus sacerdos domini comitis Tholose; Ugo de Lucco comendator domus de Bailles; frater Guillelmus de Capmeillier comendator navis Templi; frater Bosmundus; frater Petrus comendator domus de Fossis; and other witnesses from Marseille.Apr. 17. Marseille. The commune of Marseille ratifies under seal the agreement made by its representatives in Acre, Rostagnus de Podio Alto and Guicelminus de Caranzon, with the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem [Oct. 3 1233]. It defines naves as salandri,... more
recipient: Bishops of Acre and Sidon and the Archidiaconus Acconensis
text: May 5. Lateran. Informed by the patriarch of Antioch that the abbas and monks of the Cistercian monastery of Jubin had fabricated documents pretending that the abbey was exempt from the payment of all tithes, whereas a previous patriarch had freed them only from certain tithes, Pope Gregory IX orders the bishops of Acre and Sidon and the archidiaconus Acconensis to compel the abbey to pay the tithes.May 5. Lateran. Informed by the patriarch of Antioch that the abbas and monks of the Cistercian monastery of Jubin had fabricated documents pretending that the abbey was exempt from the payment of all tithes, whereas a previous patriarch had freed them only from certain tithes, Pope Gregory IX... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 1:1028-9, no. 1887
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Correspondence/envoy
2221
year: 1234
initiator: Alatinus Soldanus Iconii
recipient: Pope Gregory IX
text: May 1-31. Alatinus soldanus Iconii writes to Pope Gregory IX. Three years before he had sent on 6 monks, who wanted to pilgrimage to Rome and Compostela, with letters for the pope. 2 had returned, but he was not certain that his message had been received. He was now sending a Christian subject called Iohannes de Gabra to speak to both the pope and the emperor Frederick. [350]May 1-31. Alatinus soldanus Iconii writes to Pope Gregory IX. Three years before he had sent on 6 monks, who wanted to pilgrimage to Rome and Compostela, with letters for the pope. 2 had returned, but he was not certain that his message had been received. He was now sending a Christian subject... more
sources: Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:518-519, no. 634 i (RRH no. 1053)
comments: [350] Iohannes de Gabra brought the offer to assist the Christians in the recovery of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:519, no. 634 ii.
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2222
year: 1234
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Archbishop of Nicosia
text: Jul. 14. Rieti. The bishop of Limassol has informed Pope Gregory IX that in the churches of Cyprus there is very little for treasurers [thesaurarii] to do and has asked that when a vacancy occurs a treasurer, who enjoys 1 and a half prebends, should be replaced by 2 canons, who would each have a full prebend, thus increasing the number of those serving the church. The pope orders the archbishop of Nicosia to authorize this, provided the chapter of the church of Limassol agrees.Jul. 14. Rieti. The bishop of Limassol has informed Pope Gregory IX that in the churches of Cyprus there is very little for treasurers [thesaurarii] to do and has asked that when a vacancy occurs a treasurer, who enjoys 1 and a half prebends, should be replaced by 2 canons, who would each have a... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:310-11, no. d-18
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Renounciation/surrendering of properties
2223
year: 1234
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Archbishop of Nicosia
text: [Jul. 14. Rieti. At the request of the bishop of Limassol, Pope Greory IX informs the archbishop of Nicosia that when his church and those of his suffragans have more than enough funds they may enlarge their canonical prebends by 25 per cent. The pope allows this in the case of the church of Limassol.[Jul. 14. Rieti. At the request of the bishop of Limassol, Pope Greory IX informs the archbishop of Nicosia that when his church and those of his suffragans have more than enough funds they may enlarge their canonical prebends by 25 per cent. The pope allows this in the case of the church of... more
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 1:1087, no. 2010. Calendar entry].
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Correspondence/envoy
2224
year: 1234
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
text: [Jul. 19. Rieti. Pope Gregory IX records that he has solemnly visited the church of St Michael the Archangel at Anagni, in the presence of cardinals and prelates, including the patriarch of Jerusalem.[Jul. 19. Rieti. Pope Gregory IX records that he has solemnly visited the church of St Michael the Archangel at Anagni, in the presence of cardinals and prelates, including the patriarch of Jerusalem.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 1:1091, no. 2018. Calendar entry
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Exchange
2225
year: 1234
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Guillaume, son of Acharie
text: Ju1. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, par la grace de Dieu roy de Cipre, makes a sealed grant to Guillaume, son of Acharie, and his legitimate heirs, of 10 charruées of land in the territory of Marathe. The estate is situated between the casale called Auramique to the east, the casale called Marathe to the west, the casale called Sandallari to the north and the casale called Stillos to the south. The grant is made in exchange for the prestrie called le Cavallari, which Guillaume held because it was a gift from King Hugh of Cyprus to Acarie as an enlargement of his fief [fié]. King Henry has given the prestrie of le Cavallari to the archbishop and church of Nicosia, because it was claimed to be a dependency of Mendias. The king promises that if he cannot guarantee the possession by Guillaume of the 10 charruées, he will provide property of equivalent value. Guarantors: Jehan de Ybelim seigneur de Barruth; Jehan d’Ibelin son nepveu; Baliani d’Ibelim; Bauduym d’Ibelim; Hug d’Ibelim; Guillaume visconte; Arneis de Gibelet. The charter was drawn up by Bonvasal d’Aude cancelier du reaulme de Cipre.Ju1. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, par la grace de Dieu roy de Cipre, makes a sealed grant to Guillaume, son of Acharie, and his legitimate heirs, of 10 charruées of land in the territory of Marathe. The estate is situated between the casale called Auramique to the east, the casale called Marathe to the... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 165-6, no. 60 (RRH no. 1054)
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2226
year: 1234
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Iohannes de Bellino
text: Aug. 7. Arona. Delivering ‘wiser advice’, Pope Gregory IX rebukes Iohannes de Bellino for offending the emperor Frederick and advises him to send emissaries to the emperor, offering satisfaction for the injuries he has caused. Otherwise he will face papal justice.Aug. 7. Arona. Delivering ‘wiser advice’, Pope Gregory IX rebukes Iohannes de Bellino for offending the emperor Frederick and advises him to send emissaries to the emperor, offering satisfaction for the injuries he has caused. Otherwise he will face papal justice.
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:313-14, no. d-20
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2227
year: 1234
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Barones of the kingdom of Jerusalem and the citizens of Acre, the archbishop of Ravenna, the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, the preceptor of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and all the clergy in the kingdom of Jerusalem
text: Aug. 8. Spoleto. Pope Gregory IX writes to the barones of the kingdom of Jerusalem and the citizens of Acre, the archbishop of Ravenna, the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the preceptor of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and all the clergy in the kingdom of Jerusalem. Concerned for the safety of the Holy Land and after consulting the patriarchs of Constantinople, Antioch and Jerusalem and many other prelates, who were visiting the Holy See, and in the presence of Frederick, Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicilie rex, he is sending the archbishop of Ravenna as papal legate to the East to enforce the peace between the emperor and the barones of Jerusalem and citizens of Acre negotiated by the patriarch of Antioch and the magister of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He demands that the peace be observed and that the discord between the marescallus of the emperor and the barones and citizens cease.Aug. 8. Spoleto. Pope Gregory IX writes to the barones of the kingdom of Jerusalem and the citizens of Acre, the archbishop of Ravenna, the magistri of the Knights Templar and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the preceptor of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and all the clergy in the... more
sources: Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:481-3, no. 594
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2228
year: 1234
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Barones, milites and all the people of Acre
text: Aug. 1-31. Rieti. Assuring the barones, milites and all the people of Acre of his good will, Frederick, dei gratia Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicilie rex, informs them that Pope Gregory IX is sending as legate Archbishop Theoderic of Ravenna to oversee the peace between him and them, negotiated by the patriarch of Antioch and the magister of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He orders them to obey the legate.Aug. 1-31. Rieti. Assuring the barones, milites and all the people of Acre of his good will, Frederick, dei gratia Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicilie rex, informs them that Pope Gregory IX is sending as legate Archbishop Theoderic of Ravenna to oversee the peace between him... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1168-9, no. 686
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