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
RRR: Permission/licence/authorization
1923
year: 1222
initiator: Pope Honorius III
recipient: Patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch
text: Jul. 8. Lateran. Recognizing the poor state of the patriarchate of Antioch, the greater part of which is held by the Muslims, and understanding that the testimony of Suriani and Armeni is not admissible in cases against Franks [Francigenae/Franci], making it impossible for the church to recover property occupied by clergy and Christian laymen, Pope Honorius III authorizes the patriarch and chapter of the church of Antioch to make use of the testimony of Greci, Suriani, Armeni, and indeed all Christians, in court cases.
Jul. 8. Lateran. Recognizing the poor state of the patriarchate of Antioch, the greater part of which is held by the Muslims, and understanding that the testimony of Suriani and Armeni is not admissible in cases against Franks [Francigenae/Franci], making it impossible for the church to recover... more
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 379-80, no. 66