RRR: Correspondence/envoy
657
year: 1160
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Pope Alexander III
text: Late Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem informs Pope Alexander III that his letter to them was read to the [clergy of the provinces] of Tyre and Nazareth and all other bishops and clergy present [in the synod of Nazareth]. He reports to the pope on their acceptance of his election and consecration and their condemnation of Octavian [the anti-pope Victor IV] and his supporters I[ohannes de Sancto Martino] and G[uido Cremensis de Sancto Callisto].
Late Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem informs Pope Alexander III that his letter to them was read to the [clergy of the provinces] of Tyre and Nazareth and all other bishops and clergy present [in the synod of Nazareth]. He reports to the pope on their acceptance of his election and... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 225-6, no. 83 (RRH no. 357)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
823
year: 1169
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Mauritius de Credone
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Mar. 20. Jerusalem. At the request of Mauritius de Credone, Patriarch A[malric] of Jerusalem issues a sealed certificate of authenticity for relics of the True Cross, stone from Calvary and stone from the Holy Sepulchre, intended to be presented to the church of St-Nicolas[-de-Craon].
Mar. 20. Jerusalem. At the request of Mauritius de Credone, Patriarch A[malric] of Jerusalem issues a sealed certificate of authenticity for relics of the True Cross, stone from Calvary and stone from the Holy Sepulchre, intended to be presented to the church of St-Nicolas[-de-Craon].
sources: Broussillon, La Maison de Craon 1:100, no. 137
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
836
year: 1169
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: King Louis VII of France
text: May. 1-31. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to King Louis VII of France. After referring to the dangers facing the Holy Land, he describes the situation, history and holiness of the city of Paneas, called Belinas, which is on the site of Caesarea Philippi, and stresses its importance to the defence of Jerusalem. It has now been taken by the Turci. Amalric commends its newly consecrated bishop, I[ohannes], who is coming to France to appeal to the king to assist in its recovery.
May. 1-31. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to King Louis VII of France. After referring to the dangers facing the Holy Land, he describes the situation, history and holiness of the city of Paneas, called Belinas, which is on the site of Caesarea Philippi, and stresses its importance to the... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:151, no. 453 (RRH no. 463)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
847
year: 1169
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Clergy and laity of the Church
text: Dec. 25 1168 - Dec. 24 1169. Jerusalem. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes a general letter to the clergy and laity of the Church. He dilates on the misery of the Church in the East, on the death of Prince Raymond of Antioch at the hands of the Turci, the imprisonment of his successor Prince Rainald, the defeat of King Baldwin III by the Turci and his flight to the gates of Acre [Adcharon], the defeat and capture of Prince Bohemond III of Antioch, Count Raymond III of Tripoli and many brothers of the Hospital and the Temple, who were with them, and the loss of Cesarea Philippi, commonly called Belinas, crucial to the defence of the land of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem is itself threatened. He describes the strength of the Turci and the weakness of the Christians, and he appeals for assistance. He and King Amalric are sending his dear friend Gibertus magister sancti Hospitalis Iherusalem, together with other messengers, overseas [to Europe] to plead for help. Those who take the road to the Holy Sepulchre [iter Sancti Sepulcri] will share in the prayers and benefits of the Church in Jerusalem and the East, as will those who die on the way. He offers remission of all their sins.
Dec. 25 1168 - Dec. 24 1169. Jerusalem. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes a general letter to the clergy and laity of the Church. He dilates on the misery of the Church in the East, on the death of Prince Raymond of Antioch at the hands of the Turci, the imprisonment of his successor Prince... more
sources: Riant, ‘Six lettres’, pp. 386-7, no.2; also printed in Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:279-80, no. 404 (RRH no. 410)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
902
year: 1173
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Hildegard of Bingen
text: 1157 - 1173. [135] Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to Hildegard of Bingen, asking to be remembered in her prayers and those of her sisters.
1157 - 1173. [135] Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to Hildegard of Bingen, asking to be remembered in her prayers and those of her sisters.
sources: Hildegard of Bingen 1:91-2, no. 34 (RRH no. 460)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
891
year: 1173
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: Archbishop Henry of Reims
text: Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to Archbishop H. of Reims, describing the afflictions suffered by the eastern church and begging for help. Saladin invades the land every year. Nur ad-Din is seeking peace with the sultan of Iconium, the neighbour of Antioch, and is massing all the infidels from the region of Persia to Syria, with the intention of invading Antioch. The patriarch recommends the emissaries B. Liddensis episcopus and R. sancti Sepulcri subprior and he encourages efforts to reconcile the king of England and his sons.
Summer. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to Archbishop H. of Reims, describing the afflictions suffered by the eastern church and begging for help. Saladin invades the land every year. Nur ad-Din is seeking peace with the sultan of Iconium, the neighbour of Antioch, and is massing all the... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:198-9, no. 198 (RRH no. 498)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
895
year: 1173
initiator: Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem
recipient: King Louis VII of France
institution: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus
text: Autumn. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to King Louis VII of France, drawing attention to the leprosary of St Lazarus outside the walls of Jerusalem, which Louis himself has seen, and the pressures on the church in the East. He commends a brother sent by St Lazarus to France.
Autumn. Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem writes to King Louis VII of France, drawing attention to the leprosary of St Lazarus outside the walls of Jerusalem, which Louis himself has seen, and the pressures on the church in the East. He commends a brother sent by St Lazarus to France.
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:168, no. 492 (RRH no. 507)