year: 1110
initiator: Baldwin I
recipient: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: *First half of 1108 – Mar. 24 1110 [Dec 25 1100?]. King Baldwin I gives the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem royal lands and vineyards near Jerusalem. This is to end a dispute over a grant of properties of the Holy Sepulchre to the church of Bethlehem
*First half of 1108 – Mar. 24 1110 [Dec 25 1100?]. King Baldwin I gives the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem royal lands and vineyards near Jerusalem. This is to end a dispute over a grant of properties of the Holy Sepulchre to the church of Bethlehem
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:158-9, no. 39
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
110
year: 1110
initiator: Baldwin I
recipient: Church of Bethlehem
text: Sept. 24 1109 - Mar. 24 1110. After an account of the liberation of Jerusalem, the election of Godfrey [karissimus frater meus] to the office of sancte civitatis gubernator and Godfrey’s death primo principatus sui anno peracto, Baldwin, ab exultante clero principibus et populo primus rex Francorum nutu divino electus atque statutus, describes how he was crowned in the church of Bethlehem and announces that he wanted to raise Bethlehem to the status of bishopric. After consulting Arnulfus archidiaconus and the chapter [of the church of the Holy Sepulchre] in Jerusalem, he sent Arnulfus archidiaconus and Aicardus decanus to Rome for advice. Pope Paschal II ordered Archbishop Gibelin of Arles to hear the case presented by Arnulfus and Aicardus and to follow them to Jerusalem. Gibelin, on the orders of Paschal and with the agreement of the chapter of the church of the Holy Sepulchre, chose and installed Aschetinus eiusdem ecclesie cantor, who had already been elected bishop of Ascalon, as bishop of Bethlehem. [21] Ascalon was subjected to Bethlehem. Confirming this, Baldwin, dei gratia rex Ierusalem Latinorum primus, also confirms the eleemosynary gift [to benefit among others the soul of Godfrey misericordissimus dux] he had made to the church of Bethlehem of the villa of Bethlehem and the following casalia: Bedar in the territory of Acre; Seylon in the territory of Nablus; Bethbazan/Bethbezen/Bethlezen next to Bethlehem; Zeophir/Zoephyr and Carcapha/Carchapha/Carapha in the territory of Ascalon. He has solved the disputes Bethlehem had had with the church of Jerusalem through the exchange of lands and vineyards in the neighbourhood of Jerusalem. He threatens judgement on any who should dispute this grant after his death and promises to confirm any gift to Bethlehem made by his magnates, knights and burgesses [optimates, milites, burgenses]. The charter is dated to the period in which Archbishop Gibelin of Arles, the papal legate, was elected to the patriarchate of Jerusalem. Witnesses: Arnulfus archidiaconus; Aicardus decanus; Eustachius Granerius; Anselmus turris David custos; Radulfus de Fontaneto; Pisellus vicecomes; Simon ducis filius; Anfredus vir religiosus; Girardus camerarius and many others.
Sept. 24 1109 - Mar. 24 1110. After an account of the liberation of Jerusalem, the election of Godfrey [karissimus frater meus] to the office of sancte civitatis gubernator and Godfrey’s death primo principatus sui anno peracto, Baldwin, ab exultante clero principibus et populo primus rex Francorum... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:159-64, no. 40 (RRH no. 59)
RRR: Dispute/arbitration
118
year: 1111
initiator: Patriarch Gibelin of Jerusalem
recipient: Bishop of Nazareth and the abbot of Mount Tabor
institution: Mount Tabor
text: Sept. 24 – c. Nov. 10 [1112]. Gibelin, episcopus ad orientales ecclesias ab apostolica sede directus, arbitrates, with the advice of the bishops, abbots and Arnulfus Iherosolimitani archydiaconus, and with the assent and at the petition of Baldwin, domnus gloriosissimus rex and his leading subjects, in a dispute between the bishop of Nazareth and the abbot of Mt Tabor over ecclesiastical dignities. The right to ordain the abbots and monks and consecrate the greater church on Mt Tabor will belong for ever to the patriarch of Jerusalem. Other episcopal rights – such as the consecration of chrism and oil and the making of parochial appointments [parrochyalem vicarium] – pertain to the bishop of Nazareth. A third part of all tithes of the region of Tiberias – as much from the knights [de militia] as from land and fodder – will, with the agreement of the bishop and his clergy, be enjoyed by the church of Mt Tabor in perpetuity in order to feed the monks. If the monks should acquire the lands held at present by pilgrim knights [peregrini milites], two-thirds of the tithes are to go to the bishop, a third to the monks. Signatories: G, episcopus apostolicᶒ sedis legatus with seal; domnus rex B[alduinus] with seal; Arnulfus archidiaconus; Ebremarus Cesariensis archiepiscopus; Rogerius Ramathensis episcopus; Bernardus Nazareni episcopus; Balduinus, electus Baruti.
Sept. 24 – c. Nov. 10 [1112]. Gibelin, episcopus ad orientales ecclesias ab apostolica sede directus, arbitrates, with the advice of the bishops, abbots and Arnulfus Iherosolimitani archydiaconus, and with the assent and at the petition of Baldwin, domnus gloriosissimus rex and his leading... more
sources: Hiestand, PK , pp. 109-11, no. 11; Mayer, UKJ 1:171-2, no. 46 (RRH no. 69) [22]
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
162
year: 1116
initiator: Pope Paschal II
recipient: king, churchmen and laity in the kingdom of Jerusalem
text: Jul. 19. Priverno. Pope Paschal II informs the king, churchmen and laity in the kingdom of Jerusalem of his reaction to accusations that Patriarch Arnulf was of illegitimate birth, had had relations with women and had been forced on the church of Jerusalem by the king. The leader of the party of accusers was Archbishop Evremar of Caesarea, using as witnesses two women, one being the wife of Girardus and the other said to be a Muslim [Sarracena]. Paschal had despatched a legate to the East and Arnulf and many of his brother bishops had been summoned to Italy. Many letters in support of Arnulf were sent to Rome, stating that he had already been given a papal dispensation, and there were protests at the one-sided decision of the papal legates. Aschetillus episcopus Bethlehem, Hugo abbas monasteruii de Valle Iosaphat, Arnaldus prior ecclesie de Monte Syon, and Petrus and Guillelmus canonici ecclesie dominici Sepulcri swear that they elected Arnulf to the patriarchate without fear of royal violence. Arnulf swears that he is innocent of any criminal charges. Pope Paschal restores Arnulf to the patriarchate.
Jul. 19. Priverno. Pope Paschal II informs the king, churchmen and laity in the kingdom of Jerusalem of his reaction to accusations that Patriarch Arnulf was of illegitimate birth, had had relations with women and had been forced on the church of Jerusalem by the king. The leader of the party of... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 124-6, no. 19 (RRH no. 83)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
206
year: 1121
initiator: Pope Calixtus II
recipient: Patriarch Warmund of Jerusalem
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jul. 6. Lateran. Pope Calixtus II writes to Patriarch Warmund of Jerusalem regarding the cantor [Ansellus] [34] and succentor of the Holy Sepulchre, who, as a result of some dispute, are living like laymen in their houses and are ordering others to replace them in the performance of the Divine Office. They are to return to the community or the pope will expel them. The other brothers should agree how to dispose of their offices.
Jul. 6. Lateran. Pope Calixtus II writes to Patriarch Warmund of Jerusalem regarding the cantor [Ansellus] [34] and succentor of the Holy Sepulchre, who, as a result of some dispute, are living like laymen in their houses and are ordering others to replace them in the performance of the Divine... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 130-1, no. 23 (RRH no. 94)
year: 1129
initiator: Willelmus prior Sancti Sepulcri
recipient: Daughter of Petrus Sancti Lazari
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: c. Dec. 1 – 24. [43] When Petrus Sancti Lazari, a confrater [frater] of the church of the Holy Sepulchre, died, his daughter, who was a minor, and her mother asked to be able to hold the feodum of Sancti Lazari for their sustenance until the daughter should marry, after which the service owed for the fief would be resumed. When the daughter reached marriageable age the canons wanted to marry her to their famulus Petrus, whom they had brought up [noster nutritus]. The mother was vehemently opposed although she did not want to lose the fief in her lifetime. Brought with her mother, step-father [victricus], male protectors [patrini] and other lay people before Patriarch Stephen and the canons in chapter, the daughter stated that she would rather beg than marry against her mother’s will. She returned the fief to the canons on condition that her mother and step-father should continue to enjoy it for their lives. W[illelmus], third prior of the church of the Holy Sepulchre, records the canons’ agreement and their decision to provide for the son of the mother and her husband after their death. Witnesses: Anselmus cantor; Ato; Gislebertus; Petrus Bernardi; Gaudencius; Petrus elemosinarius; Aimericus; Gaufridus Acus; Petrus de Vendosme; Berengarius Parvus. Patriarch Stephen seals the deed.
c. Dec. 1 – 24. [43] When Petrus Sancti Lazari, a confrater [frater] of the church of the Holy Sepulchre, died, his daughter, who was a minor, and her mother asked to be able to hold the feodum of Sancti Lazari for their sustenance until the daughter should marry, after which the service owed for... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 160-1, no. 65 (RRH no. 128)
RRR: Dispute/arbitration
331
year: 1135
initiator: Pons, count of Tripoli
recipient: Abbey of Mount Tabor
institution: Mount Tabor
text: *Mar. 15. Count Pons of Tripoli delivers a judgement on a dispute between the abbey of Mt Tabor and some of his subjects, relating to the boundaries of their properties.
*Mar. 15. Count Pons of Tripoli delivers a judgement on a dispute between the abbey of Mt Tabor and some of his subjects, relating to the boundaries of their properties.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:901, no.6 (RRH no. 154a)
RRR: Dispute/arbitration
334
year: 1135
initiator: King Fulk
recipient: Canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Aug. 2. Antioch. Fulk, dei gratia rex Iherusalem tercius Latinus nec non baiulus et tutor Antiocheni principatus, records that the canons of the Holy Sepulchre had sought in the court of Antioch [curia Antiochiᶒ] properties in the territory of Antioch that they had lost a long time ago. Having investigated through officials of the secrete [secretarii] and witnesses, with reference to the principality and the patriarchate, Fulk judges in favour of the Holy Sepulchre. Out of reverence for the relic of the True Cross, which he has brought with him to Antioch to help free the Christians, he makes an eleemosynary grant, restoring to the Holy Sepulchre the possessions it had under Byzantine rule [in tempore Grecorum], as recorded by the officials of the secrete [a secretariis nostris]. Witnesses: Bernardus Antiochenus patriarcha; Radulfus Mamistranus archiepiscopus; Stephanus Tarsensis, archiepiscopus; S. Arthasiensis episcopus; Anselmus Bethleemita episcopus; A. archidiaconus; Johannes Bethleem canonicus; of the barones, Rainaldus Masuerius; Guido de Merlo; E. de Moszon; Gaufridus de Guirchia; W. de Uerno; Leo dux; Thomas vicecomes; of the burgenses, Godefridus filius Raimbaldi; Willelmus Aversanus; B. Berriensis. The charter was drawn up by Franco cancellarius.
Aug. 2. Antioch. Fulk, dei gratia rex Iherusalem tercius Latinus nec non baiulus et tutor Antiocheni principatus, records that the canons of the Holy Sepulchre had sought in the court of Antioch [curia Antiochiᶒ] properties in the territory of Antioch that they had lost a long time ago. Having... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:300-2, no. 130 (RRH no. 157)
year: 1135
initiator: Maria de Sancto Lazaro
recipient: Bernardus, brother of Petrus prior Sancti Sepulcri
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1134 – Dec. 24 1135. Jerusalem. In the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre. Record of an agreement made between Maria de Sancto Lazaro, the wife of Rogerius, a cliens of the Holy Sepulchre, and Bernardus, the brother of Petrus prior Sancti Sepulcri and a cliens of the patriarch. Maria had wedded her daughter to Bernardus in the presence of the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre. Her first husband Petrus had presented the daughter with a dowry of 100 besants and had invested her with the usufruct of a vineyard that he had planted. Petrus also left Bernardus a fourth part of a house situated in Jerusalem in the platea Templi next to the house of Bentulinus, to be held after his death. Another part was left to his son, although it would pass to Bernardus if the son died. Maria challenged the gift of the house. The case was heard in the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre in the presence of patriarcha Willelmus; Petrus subprior; of the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Anselmus cantor; Goffridus thesaurarius; magister Robertus; and in the presence of Anschetinus, quondam vicecomes Hierosolymitanus; Rainaldus de Pontibus; Goiffridus Acu. They judged that Bernardus should have the fourth part of the house acquired by Maria and her second husband Rogerius after their death; similarly another fourth part should pass to Bernardus after the death of Maria’s son. Witnesses: Petrus prior; Petrus de Barcinona; Willelmus Normannus; Godefridus; Vulgrinus; Evrardus; Gervasius; of the burgenses, Oldreus; Milo; Bentulinus; Bernardus Lemovicensis; Petrus Petragorici; Arnulfus de Gorranti; Bernardus Bituricensis.
Dec. 25 1134 – Dec. 24 1135. Jerusalem. In the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre. Record of an agreement made between Maria de Sancto Lazaro, the wife of Rogerius, a cliens of the Holy Sepulchre, and Bernardus, the brother of Petrus prior Sancti Sepulcri and a cliens of the patriarch. Maria had wedded... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 220-2, no. 102 (RRH no. 158)
RRR: Dispute/arbitration
358
year: 1138
initiator: Geoffrey of the Tower of David
recipient: Syrian-Orthodox Jacobites
institution: Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Simon of the Pharisees
text: *Summer 1136 – Feb. 1 1138. The rights of Geoffrey [of the Tower of David] to the casale of Khirbat ‘Adasa are challenged by the Syrian-Orthodox [Jacobites]. At the request of Queen Melisende, King Fulk summons all with an interest in the case to a court to be held at Bait Jibrin.
*Summer 1136 – Feb. 1 1138. The rights of Geoffrey [of the Tower of David] to the casale of Khirbat ‘Adasa are challenged by the Syrian-Orthodox [Jacobites]. At the request of Queen Melisende, King Fulk summons all with an interest in the case to a court to be held at Bait Jibrin.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:314, no. 136