RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1834
year: 1219
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Dean and chapter of the church of Antioch
text: Dec. 7. Viterbo. Pope Honorius III informs the dean [decanus] and chapter of the church of Antioch that after P. Capuanus, whom he had chosen for the patriarchate, had given grounds to excuse himself, he has, at the urging of Anselmus, Ulricus and Oprandus, canonici Antiocheni, provided R[anerius] Sancte Romane Ecclesie vicecancellarius to the patriarchate of Antioch. He orders the dean and chapter to obey their new patriarch. [318]
Dec. 7. Viterbo. Pope Honorius III informs the dean [decanus] and chapter of the church of Antioch that after P. Capuanus, whom he had chosen for the patriarchate, had given grounds to excuse himself, he has, at the urging of Anselmus, Ulricus and Oprandus, canonici Antiocheni, provided R[anerius]... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 353-4, no. 45
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1818
year: 1219
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Dean and chapter of the church of Antioch
text: Apr. 25. Rome St Peter’s. Reminding the dean [decanus] and chapter of the church of Antioch that he had turned down their choice of Cardinal Pelagius of Albano to be patriarch and that the canonici Anselmus, Ulricus and Prandus had visited him, Pope Honorius III informs the dean and chapter that, employing his rights of provision, he has appointed magister Petrus de Capua, subdiaconus pape, doctor Parisiensis, the nephew of the late Cardinal Peter of St Marcellus, to the patriarchate of Antioch. He orders the chapter to be united and to care for the church of Antioch until the arrival of the new patriarch.
Apr. 25. Rome St Peter’s. Reminding the dean [decanus] and chapter of the church of Antioch that he had turned down their choice of Cardinal Pelagius of Albano to be patriarch and that the canonici Anselmus, Ulricus and Prandus had visited him, Pope Honorius III informs the dean and chapter that,... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 337-8, no. 36
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1819
year: 1219
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus
text: Apr. 26. Rome. St Peter’s. Pope Honorius III confirms the freedom from excommunication of magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus, who had used violence against a priest, but had been absolved by the late Patriarch Peter of Antioch on condition that he presents himself to the Holy See.
Apr. 26. Rome. St Peter’s. Pope Honorius III confirms the freedom from excommunication of magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus, who had used violence against a priest, but had been absolved by the late Patriarch Peter of Antioch on condition that he presents himself to the Holy See.
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 338-9, no. 37
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1820
year: 1219
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus, David canonicus Antiochenus and Erardus canonicus Antiochenus
text: Apr. 26. Rome. St Peter’s. Magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus, David canonicus Antiochenus and Erardus canonicus Antiochenus have informed the pope that during the vacancy in the patriarchate Prince Raymond Rupen of Antioch, fearing conspiracy, had extorted an oath of loyalty from them. They have asked Pope Honorius III for advice. The pope declares that they are not bound by this oath, which would limit their rights to defend their church.
Apr. 26. Rome. St Peter’s. Magister Anselmus canonicus Antiochenus, David canonicus Antiochenus and Erardus canonicus Antiochenus have informed the pope that during the vacancy in the patriarchate Prince Raymond Rupen of Antioch, fearing conspiracy, had extorted an oath of loyalty from them. They... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 339-40, no. 38
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1838
year: 1220
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: John of Brienne
text: Feb. 2. Viterbo. At the request of King John of Jerusalem, Pope Honorius III recognizes John’s hereditary right to the kingdom of [Cilician] Armenia, by reason of his marriage to H. regina.
Feb. 2. Viterbo. At the request of King John of Jerusalem, Pope Honorius III recognizes John’s hereditary right to the kingdom of [Cilician] Armenia, by reason of his marriage to H. regina.
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 355-6, no. 47
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1851
year: 1220
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: John of Brienne
text: Aug. 11. Orvieto. Pope Honorius III has heard that King John of Jerusalem has left Damietta and returned to Acre because of the threat to his dominions, but he has also heard that John intends to attack the kingdom of [Cilician] Armenia. Honorius forbids John to take this step, with the threat of excommunication. John should work for that Christian unity in the East, for which Cardinal Pelagius has argued strongly.
Aug. 11. Orvieto. Pope Honorius III has heard that King John of Jerusalem has left Damietta and returned to Acre because of the threat to his dominions, but he has also heard that John intends to attack the kingdom of [Cilician] Armenia. Honorius forbids John to take this step, with the threat of... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 358-9, no. 49
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1867
year: 1220
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate
text: Dec. 16. Lateran. Responding to appeals from Prince Raymond Rupen of Antioch, crucesignatus, Pope Honorius III orders Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate, to investigate Raymond Rupen’s claims to the throne of [Cilician] Armenia.
Dec. 16. Lateran. Responding to appeals from Prince Raymond Rupen of Antioch, crucesignatus, Pope Honorius III orders Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate, to investigate Raymond Rupen’s claims to the throne of [Cilician] Armenia.
sources: Claverie, Honorius, p. 362, no. 51
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1881
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Patriarch of Antioch
text: Jul. 10. Lateran. Reporting that in his presence the archbishop of Apamea has informed him of the loss of the seat of his diocese and its possessions to the Muslims and has asked for assistance, Pope Honorius III orders the patriarch of Antioch to ensure that they are returned to the archbishop.
Jul. 10. Lateran. Reporting that in his presence the archbishop of Apamea has informed him of the loss of the seat of his diocese and its possessions to the Muslims and has asked for assistance, Pope Honorius III orders the patriarch of Antioch to ensure that they are returned to the archbishop.
sources: Claverie, Honorius, p. 370, no. 57
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1882
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Bishops of Beirut and Sidon
text: Jul. 10. Lateran. The patriarch of Antioch has appealed to the Holy See, citing an arbitration by Pope Eugenius III in relation to the church of Tyre and the churches of Antioch and Jerusalem. This subjected the bishops of Beirut and Sidon to Antioch. Pope Honorius III therefore orders the bishops of Beirut and Sidon to be obedient to the patriarch of Antioch.
Jul. 10. Lateran. The patriarch of Antioch has appealed to the Holy See, citing an arbitration by Pope Eugenius III in relation to the church of Tyre and the churches of Antioch and Jerusalem. This subjected the bishops of Beirut and Sidon to Antioch. Pope Honorius III therefore orders the bishops... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 372-3, no. 59
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1883
year: 1221
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch
text: Jul. 10. Lateran. Writing to the patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch, Pope Honorius III recounts how, 50 years or more before, Patriarch Aimery of Antioch had reduced the number of canons in the church of Antioch from 18 to 12 or 13, in order to have the funds to strengthen the defence of the castle of Cursarium. Afterwards the number had increased, but now, at the request of the patriarch and chapter, the pope confirms a limitation to a total of 16 canons.
Jul. 10. Lateran. Writing to the patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch, Pope Honorius III recounts how, 50 years or more before, Patriarch Aimery of Antioch had reduced the number of canons in the church of Antioch from 18 to 12 or 13, in order to have the funds to strengthen the defence... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 371-2, no. 58