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Charter and Deeds of the Order of the Ho

Year

2018

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Dalcassian Publishing Company

Summary

This collection of texts consists of several historical documents from the early 12th century, detailing the privileges and rights assigned to the canons of the Holy Sepulchre by the Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem and King Baldwin I, and his regal successors. It discusses the establishment of prebends, the appointment of church officials, and the governance structure of the Church in Jerusalem. These documents highlight the collaboration between the church and the Jerusalemite crusader monarchy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ecclesiastical order and the protection of church properties. The text also addresses penalties for violations against these decrees, reinforcing the sanctity of the church's rights, and the protection of the orders properties in the region.