229. Wendover p. 292. Matt. Westminster p. 227 228 442 and sparsim throughout the Tome Wernerus Fascic Temporum p. 10. Dr. John White p. 22 23 35 70 306. Y. YLdephonsus Arch. Toletanus p. 21 49. Z. LEl Zecchus p. 291. Zonaras p. 319. INDEX 2. Of the several English Welsh and other Abbies Monasteries Nunneries Priories their Abbots Abbesses Priors Names Actions and all things relating to them either in general or particularly to each of them mentioned in this Tome POPE Gregory the 9. his Bull for Visiting all Religious Orders and Houses p. 440 441 442. Abbots summoned to the Council of Lyons p. 637. The Epistle of the Abbots Priors Covents of England to Pope Innocent the 4. against his Innovations and Oppressions p. 667 668 669. King Henry the 3. his Inquisition of all their Mannors Lands Reâ—â—â— and their values p. 810. A Catalogue of the Convert Jewes sent by him to each of them by several Writs to be there relieved p. 835 to 841. All of the Cistercian Order summoned by Rustand the Popes Nuncio p. 946 947 948. Pope Alexander the 4. and his Cardinals new Edict that all exempt Albâ—ts should repair to Rome after their elections p. 925. A. ABbendune Abendon Abby and Abbots The Abbot one of the Popes Delegates to excommunicate the Barons and Citizens of London p. 359 to 362. It s Church dedicated p. 504. The Popes provision to him for St. Helena Church to a Roman disobeyed to please the King his Citation to Rome and vexation thereupon p. 716 717. Convert Jewes sent to it by Writ p. 836. His Barony seised for not sending horse and Arms to the King upon summons p. 1008. The Monks purchase a license to chuse a new Abbot for 500 Marks after the death of their Paralitick Abbot which the King repents of he dying soon after Appendix p. 27. Abbodesbiry Abb. Convert Jewes sent to it p. 838 839. Abercukuna Abby in Wales sacked burnt by the English p. 622. St. Agatha Ab Convert Jewes sent thereto p. 838 840 St. Albans Ab John Abbot the temporaltles thereof seised for his contempt in obeying the Popes Intérdict before King Johns Edict to celebrate divine service till he paid 600 Marks Its Officers removed others placed there by the King who extorted above 1000 Marks from it p. 255 285. William Abbot what Pope Innocent the 3d. spake to extorted from him at the Council of Lateran ere dismissed p. 350 351. This Popes suspension of the Archbishop there published and ratified by the Kings command p. 351 The Kings license to elect an Abbot defeâ—red till his comming into England p. 352. The Bishop of Armenia there honourably entertained p. 421. A great Consistory there held about the Countesse of Essex her divorce p. 435. Plead their priviledges of Exemption from the General Visitors of Pope Gregory the 9. p. 442. Their manner of electing Abbots Johan de Hertford elected the proceedings therein a new Oath exacted of him by Pope Greg. the 9 the Kings License Confirmation the Procurations Bulls and Popes exactions concerning it p. 458 to 467. A prohibition to him as Popes Delegate not to hold Plea of Lay fee c p. 479. A Delegate to absolve the Monks of Canterbury p. 579. It s Abbot the first chiefest of all English Abbots p. 581. Appendix p. 24. excuseth himself by Proxie by reason of his age for not appearing at the Council of Lyons p 638. The Kings prohibition to him to pay no Tax to the Popes use p. 672. The Popes Freers exact monies from him under great penalties which he excuseth appeals against but is forced to pay 200. instead of 40. Marks besides 80. more sent p. 691 to 697. King H. â— beggs and extorts money from the Abbot p. 723. The Bishop of Bangor sojourns there his Bishoprick being wasted by wars p. 726. The Bishop of London and his Canons crave the Abbots Covents advice assistance against the Archbishops Excommunication p. 742 743. One of the Popes delegates to examine this businesse and absolve them p. 745 746. The Kings grant of a Warren with a Non obstante to his prejudice p. 760. His Ayd demanded by other Abbots against the Bps encroachments on them p. 761. It s Orchard p. 775. Pope Innocent the 4. his Bull to them concerning the moderating of Provisions p. 779 c. It s Visitation p. 789. John Abbot successor to William his reformation Ibid. Archbishop Boniface peaceable towards it p 792. The Popes Bull for provisions to the Abbot for Italians and their insolency p. 803. A refuge to afflicted persons p. 806. Rustand exacts 600 Marks of him for the Pope besides use c. p. 823. An Appeal against the Popes provision the Kings Letter on their behalf p. 842 843. The Popes Injunction to pay 500 Marks to his Merchants p. 843. Interdicted notwithstanding its Priviledges for not paying it p. 846. An imperious provision to it for a Roman p. 926. The Archb. of Messana a Monk his imperiousness exacts 21. marks for procurations 928. Refuseth to ayd the King rather obeys the Popes then Kings commands 833 834. The Kings prohibition not to suffer any monies of the Bishop of Winchester c. to be carryed thence under pain of seising their lands p. 938. He lends the King 100 Marks which is allowed in his Disms 1055. One of the Popes Commissaries to restore the Abbot of S. Augustins Append. p. 12. K. Offa its founder â—b p. 21. Pope Honorius the 3. his large Bull of all Privileges granted oâ— belonging to it Appendix p. 23 c. The Bulls Charters recited in it Ibid. 24. The Abbots Pontifical Miter other Ornaments and Priviledges Ibid. The Abby not to be suspended from divine Offices by any Common Interdict or Excommunication Appendix p. 25. Peter-pence granted to it None but the Pope himself or a Cardinal Legat à Latere to Interdict or Excommunicate it ib p. 24. Exempt from all Episcopal Jurisdiction and immediatly subject to the Pope alone ibid. The Pope presumed to reserve an ounce of gold each year from it by his Bull of Priviledge against the Kings prerogative ibid. p. 25. Albanensis Abbas Archbishop of Rhoan the Popes Legate to publish the Emperors Excommunication p. 655. Ambresbery Nuns removed for uncleannesse others placed in it p. 228 229. The Prioresse by Writ to remove the Corps of Alienora thither from St. James Bristoll according to her will p. 575 576. S. Andrew Northampt. Prior thereof Commissary to Rustand p. 862. Annestow Abbesse and Nunnes Convert Jewes sent to it p. 837 839 840. St. Augustines Bristol Ab. Convert Jews sent thither by Writs p. 836 837. St. Augustines Canterbury Abby Its Visitation as exempted by Pope Gregory 9. his Bull an appeal for grievances therein p. 441 442. Archbishop Edmunds composition instrument of their Priviledges p. 499 500. Priviledges granted them by Pope Innocent the 4. The Archbishop not to visit suspend or excommunicate them p. 79â— 792 793 794 79â— Their Priviledge against
them timely to prevent their miseries and lock up his words under the seal of secrecy thereupon addressed their Letters of submission to K. John hoping that Royal blood was ever ready to shew mercy to such who were ready to yield and prostrate themselves as sollicitors for mercy But before these Letters delivered or any answer returned King John fell suddenly sick at Swinshed Abby being at the mercy of an higher Soveraign When he perceived that his death approached he with penitent confession of his sins and great devotion received the blessed Eucharist having the Abbot of Croxston both for his bodily and ghostly Physitian and then not only gladly forgave all his mortal Enemies and Persecutors though very difficult to flesh and blood but also sent command to Henry his son to do the like to whom he caused all present to swear Fealty as next heir to the Crown and sent Letters to all his Officers abroad to assist him After which he commended his soul to God and his body to be interred in Worcester Church where he was afterwards solemnly buried near the body of Bishop Wolston renowned for his constant fidelity to his Prince against the Nobles of his time Our Historians much differ about his sicknesse and true cause of his sudden death some relate he died of grief others of a feaver a third sort of a flux a fourth of a surfet a fifth of poyson the most probable opinion is that he was poysoned by a Monk of Swinshed Abby where he dyed being of the Cisteaux Order which the King had formerly much oppressed and incensed whereupon by way of revenge to prevent further miseries to the Church Realm and gratifie the Rebellious Bishops Monks Clergy Barons his professed Enemies then highly enraged against him this Monk presented the King with an envenomed Cup whereof the King commanded him to be the Taster of which both of them drinking this Votary became the Diabolical instrument of his own and his Soveraigns destruction Some of our Monkish Historians themselves relate that the Monk revealing his intention of poysoning the King to his Abbot though he poysoned himself to effect it and saying That he would suffer this voluntary Martyrdome for the publique as Caiphas said of Christ better one perish then a whole Nation the Abbot at this resolution and constancy of his wept and praysed God for joy whereupon the Monk being absolved before hand by the Abbot resolutely took the Cup wherewith he poysoned both himself and the King For a reward and memory of which his execrable Treason after his decease five Monks of that Abby did sing for this their Brothers soul specially and so would do whiles the Abby stood as the Manuscript Chronicle of St. Albans Caxton Eulogium Mr. Fox Speed and others more at large relate whereas on the contrary these Monks fable That it was revealed to a Monk That King John was in Hell though a Poet for so saying is censured by Matthew Paris himself as Reprobus versificator who though a bitter Enemy to K. John as if he thought ill of and renounced his Religion gives us this final judgement of his death and future estate only for his liberality to two Monasteries Cum autem regnasset Rex Johannes annis octodecim mensibus quinque diebus autem quatuor ab hac vita post hujus saeculi multas perturbationes labores inutiles in multa mentis amaritudine subtractus transmigravit Nihil terrae imo nec seipsum possidens Such was his infelicity througst his Prelates Subjects Treachery Sperandum est autem et certissime confidendum quod quaedam bona opera quae fecit in hac vita allegabunt pro eo ante Tribunal Iesu Christi construxit enim Abbatiam Cisterciensis ordinis de Bello loco et moriturus domui de* Crokestuna decem librarum terram contulit opulentam Yet the malice of many of his Bishops Monks Clergy and other Enemies against him was such that they would neither permit him to enjoy his Temporal Crown and Kingdoms on earth whiles he lived nor permit God himself to bestow on him any Crown or share at all in the Kingdom of Heaven after his untimely death I have now with all possible industry and integrity presented you out of our Histories and Records with the exactest Chronological History hitherto published of the Popes and Prelates manifold unparalleld grand Usurpations upon the Crown Kingdoms Churches of England and Ireland during the reign of King John with his strenuous various oppositions against them for sundry years till by armed violence fear fraud treachery perjury rebellion enforced to resign up his Crown Scepter Kingdoms to his grand Enemy Pope Innocent the 3d. who afterwards undertook his protection against his Rebellions Prelates and Barons not out of any love or respect unto him as King of England but meerly as his sworn Vassal and Tributary by an enforced Charter the nullity whereof both in Law and Conscience I have at large demonstrated against all Popes and their Parasites pretences The new Usurpations made by this Pope and the English Bishops confederating with him upon this Kings supream Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction during his unfortunate reign are reducible to these heads 1. An usurped arbitrary power for the Pope to examine in the Court of Rome the Elections of Archbishops Bishops Abbots though duly made by the Electors with the Kings license 2ly A Jurisdiction for the Pope to compell some few members of Chapters and Covents in England to elect whomsoever he recommended to be their Archbishop Bishop Abbot without the consent of the majority of the Chapter or Covent even in Rome it self against their Oathes Trusts Charters Priviledges 3ly A Jurisdiction without the Kings previous Regal license to elect or subsequent assent to such Elections to compell the King himself to invest Bishops in the actual possession of their Temporalties by Ecclesiastical censures and force of armes against the Rights and Priviledges of the Crown 4ly A new Prerogative for the Pope or his Legates by their own Provisions or Translations to promote whom they pleased to any Archbishoprick Bishoprick Abby Deanery Benefice in England or Ireland whereof the King himself or any other was rightfull Patron without and against his Royal assent or the Patrons 5ly A meer arbitrary Jurisdiction to Interdict the King and Kingdom of England to prohibit all Divine Service and Sacraments therein for sundry months yea years together against Gods and the Kings expresse commands and that not for any personal or national scandalous crimes found in the King or Kingdom but meerly for opposing the Popes apparent incroachments on the Rights of the Kings imperial Crown 6ly A power personally to excommunicate the King himself and all others who should either eat drink discourse or communicate with him only for disobeying the Popes illegal commands against his antient Rights and Priviledges 7ly An Authority to absolve all his Subjects from their Oathes of Allegiance and
p. 838 839. Bound in 500 Marks to the Pope against their wills p. 844 845. E. ST Edmunds Abby A protection for it committed by the King to the Popes Legat p. 333. The Abbot a Commissioner to inquire of the goods formerly taken from the Romans 436. Richard de Insula Abbot his praise death 442. The Abbot complains to the King against the Popes exactions 567. The Popes Delegate in the case between the Abbot of Glaston and Bishop of Bath p. 578 634. King H. the 3. his extortions from it during the vacancy the Abbots election nulled bound in 800 marks to the Pope 717. It s visitation by the Popes Delegates 789. The Abbot Conservator of the Priviledge granted to St. Augustinâ— Câ—nt 794. A refuge to oppressed Clerks 806. Converts â—ent to it 836 839. The Abbot confirmed at Rome against the Kings and Archbishops wills 924. The Freâ—â—s Mâ—â—oâ—s intrude there 935. It s Custos during the Vacancy called to account 977. King H. 3. dyeth in it 1067. The Abbot One of the Popes Delegates in a case between the Archbishop of Canterbury and Abbot of S. Augustines proceeds therein against the Kings prohibition Appendix p. 8. to 17. The Kings Commissioners to be present at their election of an Abbot p. 348. S. Edrulâ—us Abbot recommended to be elected Bishop of Sagion p. 234. St. Ellen de With Converts sent to it p. 840. Elleschirch Prioresse p. 352. Ely Prior and Covent their Bishops election against the Kings Writ vacated oppressed by him p. 913 923 924. A Writ concerning the goods distreined p. 965. Euchâ—esay Priory Converts sent to it p. 838 840. Evesham Abby dedicated p. 504. an Heretick brought before Richard Abbot of it and others p. 560. The Kings Chancellor p. 6â—4 Converts sent thither p. 838 840. The Abbot deprived and a new substituted by the Popes Legat Appendix p. 18. F. ST Facundus Abbot the Popes Legat to publish the Emperors Excommunication p. 655. St. Faith Fidis Convert Jewes sent thither p. 836 839. Farnley Pharlegg Priory Converts sent thither p. 836 839. Flay Abbot of the Cistercian Order preached against the Popes Usurers corruptions p. 802. Flexle Flaxele Abby Convert Jews sent to it p. 836 to 841. the collecting the Croysado money specially committed to the Abbot p. 861. Font-everoit Nunnes placed in Ambresbiry p. 228 229. De Fontibus Fountain Funtan Abbot his Appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks excommunication p. 242. John the Abbot made Bishop of Ely p. 379. A prohibition against the Abbot in a suit before the Popes Delegates 831. Converts sent thither p. 836 839. Collector of the Dismes in York Province 863. Frecheswill Fridswell Oxon Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 839 840. A Prohibition against it for the Church of Aclea to the Popes Delegates of which the Monks would disinherit the King p. 381. Frenton Prior made Abbot of Westminster by the Popes Legat p. 335. Appendix p. 18. G. GEnâ—ueâ—e Abbot a Prohibition against him to the Popes Delegates for â—â—ing for Lands before them p. 725 726 Gerwedon Abby Convert Jews sent to it p. 838 839. Gâ—â—â—bourne Prior and Covent of St. Austins Order bound in 300. Marks to the Pope against their will p. 845. Glaston Abbey united to the Bishopricks of Bath and Wells sundry Letters Writs suits between the Bishop of Bath and Abbot concerning it p. 356 357 851 852 995 996. Convert Jews sent to it p. 836 837 839. Abbot Roger excommunicated gets a prohibition p. 851 852. the Bishop summoned for proceeding against it p. 995 996. Godestow Abbesse Converts sent thither p. 835 838. Gregory Cantuar. A prohibition to the Prior then Dean of Canterbury p. 496. Convert Jews sent to it p. 835 837 839. A Delegate in an Ecclesiastical cause p. 835. Gutlacâ— Hereford Priory Converts sent to it p. 840. H. HAle Abby Converts sent to it p. 840. Harle Hurle Ralph Arundel Prior elected Abbot of Westminster p. 229. The Prior Kings Proctor at Rome 584. The Popes Visitor p. 789. Haverholm Converts sent to it p. 840. Hexstaâ—â—â—shâ—m Priory Converts sent thereto p. 838 840. Holcontram Abby Converts sent to it 838 840. Huntindon Priory Converts sent thither 836 837 839. Hyda Hyde Abbot sent by the King with an Appeal to the Bishop of Winton p. 585 586. Converts sent thither p. 838 840. I. JAmes Bristoll Priory Converts sent to it p. 840. James Noâ—thampton Converts sent thereto p. 840. St. Johns Jerusalem p. 864 945 947 1027. See Templars and Hospitallers K. KEmere Abbot Cicestrensis Ordinis one of the Popes Commissioners to absolve David Prince of Wales from his Oath to K. H. 3. p. 622. Kenwilworth Prior pretends right to Cesterton Church p. 993. Kingswode Abby Converts sent to it p. 838 840. Kirkest Abbey Converts sent to it p. 837. Kirkham Priory Converts sent thâ—reto p. 838 840. Kirkstead Abby Converts sent thither p. 836 837 839. Kokersand Converts sent thither p. 840. Kynes Priory Converts sent thither p. 838 843. L. LAncaster Priory Converts sent to it p. 840. Langâ—don Converts sent to it p. 840. Lanton Prior his suit and Appeal against the Archbishop of Ardmach p. 628. Lanynton Converts sent thither p. 837. Lesâ—es Abbot summoned to answer a contempt for holding a Plea as Popes Delegate against the Kings prohibition p. 477 478. Lewes Priory a Convert sent to it p. 836 837 839. Leycestre Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 837. Liwâ—hul Priory a Convert sent thither p. 840. M. MAlmâ—sbury The Abbot suspended by Martin the Popes Agent for opposing his exactions p. 606. Converts sent to it p. 836 839. A Writ to him to receive a Monk of Winchester p. 976. St. Maries Ebor. The Abbot with others sent to meet and receive the Popes Legat p. 287. A Writ to him and others touching the Bishop of Winchâ—sters election p. 354 355. defamed and the Monks dispersed for a false deed 775. A Prohibition to him concerning the Liberties of York p. 831. St. Martinâ— Dovor A Writ to the Constable of Dover to protect the Prior and Covent in their Liberties against the Subprior and Canons of Canterbury p 1059 1060. Mauvern pâ—rva Priory Converts sent to it p. 838 840. Merkeb Converts sent to it p. 840. Merlus Converts sent thither p. 840. Merton Prior suspended for opposing the Popes Nuncioes exactions p. 606. A Writ to the Prior and Covent not to suffer any monyes of the Bishop of Winchester or his brother to be thence removed p. 938. Gilbert Prior of it Collector of the Dismes his account p. 1050. Michelham Michalham Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 837 839. Middleton Abby Converts sent thither p. 838 840. Monte-acute Prior accused and ordered to be deprived for dilapidations if guilty p. 256 257. Converts sent to it 36 837 839. Monte Belli Abbot presents Articles of Reformation for Religious Houses to Pope Greg. 9. 440 441. N. ST Neoth the Priors Lands unjustly seised as an alien restored on complaint p. 631.
Newson Abbey a Jewish Convert sent to it p. 839. Nicholas Exon a Convert sent thither p. 840. Notle Abby a Convert sent to it p. 840. Norwich Prior and Covent The King disallows appeals against their Bishops elections p. 483 497 924. The Priors diligence to excommunicate those who opposed the Popes provisions p. 651. Converts sent to it p. 836 839. Burnt spoyled by the Citizens who are severely punished for it p. 1065 to 1068. Novo Burgo Newburgh Prior his Appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p. 242. Novus locus super Acolne Converts sent to it p. 840. Novum Monasterium The profits of the Benefices of the Bishoprick of Karliol there sequestred till the difference ended concerning them p. 970. O. OSonâ—eston Abbey Converts sent to it p. 836 839. Osencey Ossenâ—y Abby A fray there between the Popes Legates servants and Oxford Scholars p. 493 494 to 558. The Kings Writ to Abbot Adams successor for his Cup and Palfrey due to him by Custom after each Abbots death p. 834. St. Oswald its Priors appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p. 242. A Convert sent to it p. 836 837 839 840. Oâ—burne Woburne Abby Converts sent to it p. 838. P. PArco Lude Abby Converts sent to it p. 836 839. Persore Abby its Church dedicated p. 504. Writs directed to the Abbor as Popes delegate p. 634. Peterburgh The Bishop of Duâ—ham dyes suddenly at it p. 404 Peters Glocester consecrated p. 504. A Writ to the Abbot and Covent to receive a Monk of Winchester p. 976. Pipewell Abby Converts sent to it 836 837 839. Pontiniac Abbot the Popes Legate a prohibition to him p. 628. R. RAdegund Abbot an Attachment against him for proceeding as Popes Delegate against the Kings prohibition p. 477. Rading Reding The Abbot one of the Popes Delegates to excommunicate the Barons and their adherents p. 344 359. Converts sent to it 836 839. He refuseth to give or lend monyes to K. H. 3. p. 934. Ramesey Rammesey Abby a license to elect an Abbot in the presence of others p. 348. Three recommended to the Prior and Covent by the King p. 356. the Church dedicated p. 504. Nigri ordinis His unjust sentence p. 598. Barrows and lends money to the King in his distresse p. 723 734. Converts sent to it p. 836 838 839. A Monk of Winton sent to it by Writ p. 975. his Barony and Temporalties seised for not sending horse and arms to the King upon summons p. 1008. The Abbot deprived and a new substituted by the Popes Legat Append. p. 18. Ravinstone founded and a Prior appointed by K. H. 3. p. 831 Reversham Abbey visited by Archbishop Boniface p. 741. Riveal Rivaus Its Abbots appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p 242. Converts sent to it p. 8â—6 839. Roches or de Rupe its Abbots appeal against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p. 242. A Prohibition to the Abbot and Prior to levy a Disme of the Monks of Cluny p. 562. Converts sent to it p. 837 838 839. Rossen Rochester Prior and Covent the Popes sentence for them against the Archbâ—shop touching their Bishops election p. 498 499 Elect such a Bishop as would please the King p. 748. Conveâ—ts sent to it p. 837 838 839. Ruchford Rufford A Writ to the Abbot not to prejudice the Archbishop of Yorks rights p. 223. appeals against the Archbishops proceedings 242. Converts sent to it p. 840. De Rufore of the Cistercâ—â—n Order oppressed by H. 3. p. 847. S. SAcford Prioresse a Convert sent to it p. 839. Abbot de Salvinaco licensed to send an Abbot or two Monks to visit the Cisterciâ—ns in England p 601. Sautre Abbey a Convert sent to it p. 838 840 Seleby Abbot appeals against the Archbishop of Yorks proceedings p. 242. Sent by the Ring to entertain the Popes Legate 287. appointed to be present at the election of several Bishops Abbots and give the Royal assent to them 348 354. his goods seised for the King after his death 820. Seleburne Prior a prohibition to him not to hinder the Kings Chauntry at Basing p. 1038. Seleford Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 838 839. Stafford a Prohibition to the Abbots sequestration of the profits of the Priory of winton by the Popes order p. 832. Stanlegg Stanley in Wiltes a prohibition to the Abbot as Popes Legat p. 381. Converts sent to it p. 836 837 and to Stanley in Arden p. 838 839. Surgeston Priory Converts sent to it p. 838 839. Swinesheved Swinstyed Abby King John poysoned by a Monk of it p. 366. Converts sent to it p. 836 839. St. Swithins Winton Oppose King H. 3. in the election of a Bishop their election opposed vacated appeals high contests about it p. 501 502 583 to 597. 748 749 850. A royal Fish on its Lands seised by the Kings Officers who are excommunicated for it a Writ to absolve them p. 738 739. The Prior Monks oppressed thrust out by the King Bishop New put in p. 502 831 832 833 852 853 854. sent to other Monasteries 975 976. Converts sent to it p. 835 837 838. T. THeukesbery Tukebery Totebyr the Church dedicated 504. a Convert sent to it p. 837 840. Thinemue Tinmuth a Writ for their Prior against the Bishop of Durhams oppressions p. 715 716. Converts sent to it 838 840. A provision by the Pope to an appropriation belonging to it prohibited 842. St. Thomas de Acon London Colechurch presented to by the King during the vacancy p. 782. St. Thomas Dublins Abby stones for its repair in England seised restored by Writ 758. Abbot William his election confirmed and temporalties restored p. 784. Thornton Priory Converts sent to it p. 836 837 839. Thorney Abby a Writ to preserve their rights from Popes provisions p. 736. Thurgarton Prior a prohibition to him as a Delegate p. 689. Tichfeld Abbot an appeal in his presence 587. Tiletey Abbey Converts sent to it p. 836 839. Tinterne Abby an attachment for holding plea against them contrary to a prohibition p. 720. Converts sent to it p. 840. The Abbot the Popes Commissioner to levy a Dism 1027. Topham Abbey Converts sent thither p. 838 840. Tâ—ent Priory Converts sent to it p. 838. Trepa the Abbot recommended to a Bishoprick p. 234. Trinity Prior and Covent of Canterbury The Monks secret election of their Prior without King Johns license his Oath opposed contests about it their election vacated their 2d election to please the King nulled enforced to elect Stephen Langton by the Pope at Rome for which they are banished by force as Traytors p. 243 to 249. Their Temporalties seised p. 252. The injured King at last enforced by the Pope to restore them with dammages 261 to 284 Elect a Bishop by the Kings license whom he rejects joynes the Suffragans with them in the election which they oppose p. 418 419. Two of their elections nulled by the Pope who obtrudes one without election p. 434 to 443. A Prohibition to their
and others advice 228. William de Marisco one of Pope Innocents Delegates to hear the difference and appeal between the Archbishop of Canterbury and Abbot Monks of St. Augustines Cant. concerning Faversham Appendix p. 13 14 15. One of his Delegates to admonish King John to receive Stephen Langeton as Archbishop or else to Interdict the Realm his conference with the King the Kings high answer Writs to him concerning it 250 251 252. Interdicts the Realm Excommunicates the Kings Officers departs the Kingdom for which his goods temporalties are seised he and his relations banished by the King 253 254. Caused the Pope to excommunicate the King his Orders to publish the Excommunication every Lords day in all Conventual Churches throughout England disobeyed by the Bishops and Clergy therein slighted by the Nobility 257 258 259. King Johns victories successes notwithstanding it 260 261. The King upon the Popes messages offers to restore him to his Bishoprick but not to the profits which offer is rejected 261 262 263. Caused the Pope to absolve all the Kings Subjects from their Allegiance who must not eat or drink with him to deprive him and his Heirs of the Realm and give it to the French King which sentence he publisheth endeavouring to execute in France stirring up the French King to raise forces to dethrone him and seise his Kingdom 264 265 267 to 272. The King thereby and the Popes Legates perswasion enforced to be reconciled to him restore his Bishoprick with the profits damages to engage by Patents Oathes of himself and Nobles to effect it dishonouably to resign his Crown Kingdoms swear Homage to become the Popes Vassal Tributary 271 to 286 288 289 290. what monies he received of the King before his return 272 333. what after 288 331 333. His return and reception by the King 277 278 279. Commissioners to enquire of his damages 279 280. His commission to suspend all Clergymen who adherd to communicated with received Livings from the King or officiated during the Interdict till they went to Rome for absolution 334 335. A Witnesse to the Kings infamous Charter Homage Fealty to the Pope 290. To his Charter of the Patronage and Custody of Rochester Bishoprick to Archbp Langeton 339. King Johns Patent to him that none should enter into or detain his Fees by gift sale morgage or grant without his assent 380. resigned his Bishoprick 384. Eustace de Fauconbridge succeeded him 384. King H. 3. his Writ of Proclamation to the Sheriff of Middlesex that none should enter into or detain any lands of his by gift sale morgage grant without his assent to remove and fine all who should do contrary 380 381. One of the Kings Council 381. His contest with the Abbot of Westminster where he was consecrated to visit receive procurations processions exercise Episcopal Jurisdiction over the Abby referred to arbitrators awarded against him 384. A Writ concerning the Bishop of Elies Liberties issued by the King in his presence as one of his Counsil 398. His death 421. Roger Niger elected approved by the King consecrated his praise 421. Consecrated Archbishop Edmund at Canterbury 434. Solemnly excommunicated all such who bâ—cke open the Romans barns threshed out their coin and those who laid violent hands on Cincius a Canon of Pauls 436. Accused for assenting to those who thus spoiled the Romans forced to Rome about it to his great â—â—xation expence and to take up money of the Popes Vsurers whom he endeavoured to expell the City who laughing at him by the Popes favour after much pains put him to silence 437 469 902. Reprehends King Henry for pulling Hubert de Burgo accused of High Treason out of a Chapel of his Diocesse threatned to excommunicate all who offered this violence unlesse he were restored to it which to prevent the King was enforced against his will to do 438 439. Excommunicates the Kings officers at Dover for staying the Bishop of Carlisâ—e taking him and his goods out of a ship by the Kings command endeavouring to go out of the Realm without his license Repairs to the King at Hereford with his army complains of this violence to the Bishop excommunicates all actors authors of it in the Kings presence though out of his Diocesse in both with other Bishops the King much murmuring at and prohibiting it 439. The Popes Commissioner to examine the canonicalnesse of the Abbot of St. Alâ—â—â—s election tender him his new prescribed Oath of homage fâ—alty to the Popes and See of Rome his execution thereof 459 460 463 464 465. Present in the Parliament at Melton and setling of Bastardy according to common Law against the Canons 472. Prohibits any to sell victuals to the Jewes under pain of Excommunication the Kings Mandate to the contrary 475 476. Helps consecrate the Bishop of Rochester 499. Consecrates Pauls Church 566. A writ to certifie the number value of all Benefices in his Diocesse all provisions to aliens and by whom granted 572 573. The Prince of â—ales subjects himself to his and two other English Bishops Ecclesiastical censuies if he violated his Charter and Oath to the King 609. Fulco Basset his prayses elected against the Kings will by the Canons 623. Seals the Pope transcript of King Johâ—s most detestable Charter of his Realms surrender subjection to the Pope when burnt contrary to the Kings kingdoms protestations against it last of all the Bishops against his conscience p. 300. Constituted by the Pope to execute his exaction of the 3d. part of all residents and half of nonresidents benefices through England with severe penalties 676. Present at St. Edwards Feast Fair at Westminster to adore the blood of Christ there resaâ—ved 7â—0 One of the Bishop of Du hams provisors of his three reserved mannors upon his resignation by the Popes appointment 724. The Kings Prohibition to him not to remove his Clerk out of possession of Enesord Church to which he presented him by his ancient prerogative to vacant benefices of the Archbishoprick whiles in his hands not to put the Popes Clerk by provision in derogation of his prerogative by the Popes Decree and Mandate under pain of violating his Oath of Fealâ—y to him and seisure of his Barony if he proceeded therein 725. A prohibition to the Inhabitants of Pencrich not to permit him to exercise any Jurisdiction within the Kings free Chappel there 728 796. nor in any other Free Chappel within his Diocesse 734 735. He resists the Archbishops Visitation at Pauls St. Bartholmews and London for which the Archbishop excommunicated him 741 742. He appeals prays ayd by Letters against it 742 743. Fearfull to offend the Archbishop by reason of his power agrees with him 744 751 752. The Excommunication declared null by the Pope and his Delegates 744 745 746 751 752. He agreed with Grosâ—head in opposing the Trieâ—â—ial Disme granted by the Pope to the King 771. His Letter to the Bishop of Norwich to publish Pope Innocents Decree concerning procurations and against exactions in
like Castles 1064. His grant of the Jews School in London to the Freers Poenitentiaries whom they disturbed in their Masse with their howlings with a license to the Jews to erect another School elsewhere 1065. His zeal to punish and revenge the Citizens of Norwich tumult in spoyling burning the Priory and Cathedral there upon a fray between the Monks and them about certain Taxes and Liberties His Writs proceedings therein seising the Citizens liberties goods persons hanging some fining others and going thither in person to see Justice executed 1065 1066 1067. His prohibition of the antient manner of tryal of Felons Theeves by judgement of fire and water and appointing other penalties by advice of his Counsil Appendix 20. He convened the Popes Usurers in Londâ—n before him accusing them as Schismaticks Hereticks and of High Treason for that they professing themselves Christians had defiled the whole Realm of England with the most filthy gain of Usury for which he being a most Christian King who had sworn inviolably to preserve the Holy Institutions of the Church complained he felt himself much wounded in his conscience which fact when they could not deny some of them were taken and imprisoned others hid themselves in corners Yet at last purchasing their peace for a good sum of money they were dismissed in peace and would thereupon have left the Realm but that they had purchased sumptuous houses in London Appendix 26. His great oppression and exactions of monies from the Jews at several times who proffered to leave all their wealth behind them so as he would grant them liberty to depart the Realm to get a livelihood elsewhere he being another Titus and Vâ—spasian selling them to his brother Richard to tear out their bowels after he had pulled off their skins Appendix 26 27. His excuse of his oppression and rapines by the vastnesse of his Debts and smalnesse of his Estate which necessitated him to extort money by any means Ibid. He repents his receipt of 500 Marks from the Covent of Abendon for a license to elect a new Abbot without disturbance upon the death of their Abbot then sick of the palsie dying within 15. dayes after because else he might have made 1000 Marks or more by sale of the Woods besides other profits Appendix 27. The Pope threatens to excommunicate and interdict the Realm and proceed rigorously against him for not performing his covenants and promise with him touching Sicily and Apulia to which he had willingly obliged himself under these pains and losse of his Realm Whereupon being confounded in his minde to delay publishing this sentence for a time and allay his anger he payd the Pope 5000 Marks the Realm being impoverished and utterly spoyled of its treasure all his hopes of obtaining that Realm vanished Appendix 28 29. His license and direction to make an Impropriation and endow a Vicaridge Appendix 29. His devotion in frequent hearing of Masses but indiscretion in permitting himself the Church Realm to be preyed upon by Popes and their Instruments which his Obligations to them for ayding him against Lewis at first against the Barons Rebellious Prelates at last and cheating specious proffers grants to Edmund of Apulia Calabria Sicily were the greatest inducements 1067 1068 1069. His sicknesse and pious death after 56 years and 20 dayes reign 1067. King Henry 8. of England his clause in a Treaty with the Pope and Potentates of Italy that they might not give away any part of the Crown of France for redeeming of King Francis 321. King Henry 2. of France his request to the States of Lucerne denyed as illegal 320. Holy Land See Jerusalem Aydes Croysadoes Hungary Popes pretended Title to it 9 291. The Kings Oath not to alienate the Crown Lands 320. No Bishops would or could come out of it to the General Council of Lyons being for the most part wasted by the Tartars and by reason of the great distance from it 643. Invaded by the Tartars the King thereof forced to leave the Frontiers retire to fenced Castles Cities craves ayde from the Pope who denyed to send any levying monies forces in the mean time against Frederick the Emperor to depose him and hindring him to releive them 681. Hyberi subject to the Greek Church 491. I. QUeen Jane King Edw. 6. his devise of the Crown to her voyd in Law 326. Jerusalem and Holy Land Popes Titles to it 9 291. Popes Bulls and Croysadoes to raise monies forces for its relief defence against the Saracens for the most part meer impious cheats of Popes to pick peoples purses abuse Christian Kings Princes invade their Rights Prerogatives Territories whiles absent in it and maintain Popes Wars against the Emperor Greek Church and all who opposed their Usurpations the miserable defeats of the French Kings Forces and others at it and sad effects thereof with other particulars relating to Jerusalem and the Holy Land p. 238 340 342 343 403 404 410 to 414 423 424 425 447 448 467 469 470 471 512 513 516 523 to 550 680 681 754 767 770 to 775 821 to 826 1025 1049 1050 Appendix 26 27. See Aydes Croysadoes Index 14 part 2. Frederick 2. King Henry 3. King John Pope Gregory 9. Innocent 3 4. Index 10 1â— King Iâ—â— his grant of Peter-pence 292. Indies and New World Popes pretended Title thereto 9. John Comnenus Emperor of Constantinople attributes his Victories over the Bulgarians and others to the Virgin Mary whose Image he carrieth in a triumphant Chariot into Constantinople going before it in person 41. John Zemisca Emperor of Constantinople doth the like Ibid. King John of England accused and condemned of Treason against his Brother King Richard made King after his death not by succession but election Appendix 18. and p. 297 298. His Coronation Oath Homages to him Appendix 18 19. and p 227. Incurrs Pope Innocent 3. his displeasure by his divorce against the Canons by his Norman Bishops and not releasing the Bishop of Belvoire upon his Letters till he paid a Ransom and took an Oath never to bear Arms during his life 227. His resolute opposition of the Popes Bishops Usurpations and contempt of their displeasures menaces during his 14 years reign 225 226 227. His Charter of Ambresbury to the Nuns of Founteveroit the former Abbesse and Nuns being ejected for their Whoredoms 228 229. To the Archbishop of Canterbury to deliver Criminal Clerks imprisoned to him upon demand to make their Purgations 230. His Prerogative to grant Licenses to elect and confirm when elected all Abbots Bishops of his Patronage in England France elsewhere a prohibition to elect any without his License and Assent 229 230. His readiness to defend the Churches Rights but with the preservation of his own Ibid. His Writ for the Bishop of Norwich to make use of his Court and Judges to recover the Lands of his Church formerly alienated 290. He seiseth the Temporalties confiscates the Goods of Geoffry his base Brother Archbishop of York and imprisoned his
of Adams sinne and altogether free from original sinne of right were to be impassible and immortal but for as much as the death of Christ was needfull for the redemption of Mankind therefore it was necessary that the body of Christ should be passible and mortal and so likewise the immaculate Virgin being to bear a Son passible and mortal which was to be one flesh with her and that could not naturally be if she were impassible and immortal therefore she was also necessarily mortal and so both the Mother and the Son dyed The death and passion of Christ and the Holy Virgin was for the Redemption of Mankind It was impossible she should have dyed before the passion of her Son Another reason is that she also might come between and be a mediator between God and us for the remission of sinne to remove that which came between God and Adam when he committed it Thus they joyn Mary in the very work of Redemption with Christ in point of Doctrine and thereupon invoke her as their Restorer Repairer Reconciler and Redeemer in their publick Prayers and private Devotions as I have already evidenced in her Title of Mediatrix 4ly Whereas the Scriptures resolve that Jesus Christ is the only true light of the world inlightning all the world with the saving light of his grace and splendor of his glory being the light of the Gentiles Church and his people John 1. 4. to 10. c. 8. 12. Isay 9 10. c. c. 42. 10. c. 46. 9. Ps 118. 27. Lu. 2. 32. Acts 13. 47. Rev. 21. 22. The Pontifician Seraphical Doctors from I. the 4th letter in her name thus proclaim and extoll her to be the only light and illuminatrix of the Church Quarta litera nominis ejus est I per quam significatur quod ipsa est Illuminatrix nostra quos in officio omni virtute illuminat c. ut verificaretur in illa illud Psalmi In lumine tuo videbimus lumen Et illud Lu. 2. Lumen ad revelationem gentium gloriam plebis tuae Israel Cui nascenti dixit Deus illud Isa 49. Dedi te in lucem gentium ut sis salus mea usque ad extremum terrae Ideo ipsa inquit Eccl. 24 Illuminabo omnes sperantes in Domino Hence they stile and magnifie her as Stella matutina stella maris sol nunquam occidens occasum nesciens Luna rutilans sydus lucem pariens candor lucis aeternae stella illa nobilis ex Jacob orta cujus radiis universum illuminaâ—mundum cujus splendor in supernis fulget et inferis penetrat terras etiam perlustrans calefaciens mentes magis quà m corpora Tu vallem lachrymarum tenebrosam scil mundi illuminas errantes reducis et peccatoribus iter quo ad coelestem patriam pervenire possent ostendis Tu parens restaurativa omnium creaturarum Tu stella matutina quae Christianos navigantes per mundi pelagus ad portum salutis adducis et dirigis To which they accumulate Mariae praesentia totus illustratur orbis adeo ut ipsa coelestis patria clarius rutilet virgineae lampadis irradiata fulgore Comparing her to the Sun Moon 7. Stars Planets in all respects and making her the very brightnesse splendor glory of heaven earth and all creatures in them whence they salute her with an Ave stella maris stella matutina stella fulgentissima and the like 5ly Whereas God himself hath advanced Jesus Christ to his own right hand there to appear in his presence for us as our only Advocate and to make perpetual intercession for us to his Father as Isay 53. 12. Rom. 8. 37. Heb. 7. 25. 1 Joh 2. 1 2. and other Sciptures resolve the Church and Popes of Rome who will admit no women publickly to preach or plead as Advocats in any of their Courts have yet constituted the Virgin Mary the principal best diligentest learnedest if not only Advocate of their Church all Roman Catholicks yea of all lost mankinde investing her in this chief branch of her sonnes Priesthood and making their addresses chiefly to her to the grand dishonour of her Son if not of all their other invoked canonized Saints Vpon which account Bernardinus de Busti asserts Mariam fabricavit Deus ut nostrae indulgentiae subveniret quia boni Iudicis officium est assignare Advocatum orphanis et miserabilibus personis Ideo Deus omnipotens videns miserabilitatem humani generis tanquam bonus Iudex vivorum et mortuorum providit nobis de optima Advocata fabricando hanc sapientissimam virginem ut apud ipsum pro nobis continue intercederet et causas nostras peroraret Vpon which account he introduceth the blessed Virgin at the time of her Assumption into heaven thus speaking to the Quire of Seraphins the highest order of Angels nearest to Gods throne inviting her to reside in their company Filius Deus meus et homo super omnes Angelicos ordines meritò elevatus non habet ibi societatem sibi quo ad humanitatem Et adeò sicut ego in mundo fui ei socia in tribulationibus ita etiaÌ„ ei debeo associari in consolationibus Et sicut ille ibi ascendit ut continuè appareat vultui Dei pro hominibus Heb. 9. Ita ego debeo ibi ascendere ut appaream vultui ipsius filii pro peccatoribus et sic humanum genus habeat semper ante faciem Dei adjutorium simile Christo ad procurandam suam salutem Vnde Sancta Mater Ecclesia in oratione secreta vigiliae meae assumptionis orat Deum dicens Munera nostra Domine apud Clementiam tuam Dei Genetricis commendet oratio quam de hoc seculo transtulisti ut pro peccatis nostris apud te fiducialiter intercedat Ascendam igitur super vos ad Patrem meum Patrem vestrum Deum meum Deum vestrum to execute this my Advocates office for mankinde Whence he avers Ipsa semper stat coram Deo ad intercedendum pro nobis sicut promisit Eccl. 24. dicens Vsque ad futurum seculum non desinam id est usque ad diem judicii non cessabo interpellare Deum pro vobis Misericordiam habuit in ore pro salute mundi apud Deum invocando et intercedendo et in opere conferendo iniserationis auxilium universaliter omnibus et ubique et in omni necessitate atque temporibus This he proves beyond contradiction from A the 5th and last letter in her name Maria in this manner Quinta litera nominis beatae Virginis est A per quam significatur quod ipsa esse Advocata nostra Yea humani generis Advocata quae non sustineret repulsam quoniam antem homo habens aliquam causam cum habet sapientem bonum Advocatum potest sperare quod de sua causa victoriam reportabit consequenter citò jus suâ— obtinebit for which he quotes
injuria quae per hanc invisam adjectionem Papalibns Literis frequenter insertam Non obstante c. exercetur per quam jus pro nihilo habetur et autentica scripta enervantur Altiori igitur insistens negotio Dominus Papa postquam se talia providè promiserat correcturum in Dominum Imperatorem Fredericum sine aliqua palpatione dissimulatione vel dilationis indultu sententiam depositionis in pleno Concilio licet Thaddaeus et ejus socii constanter reclamassent plenam satisfactionem pollicentes non sine omnium audientium et circumstantium stupore et horrore terribiliter fulminavit as Mathew Westminster or fulguravit as Matthew Paris phraseth it Before I proceed to the Popes Excommunication and Deposition of the Emperor Frederick in this General Council formerly excommunicated by his Predecessor Pope Gregory I shall by way of Introduction render you a brief account of Pope Gregories death the schismes amongst the Cardinals about the New Popes Election long vacancy of the See by reason of it and of this Popes malicious proceedings against the Emperor before this Council assembled Pope Gregory after many unchristian contests with the Emperor dying suddenly of grief and discontent because the Emperor had suprised a strong Castle he had newly built and committed to the custody of his Bishops Quod Castrum Papa de novo de pecunia Crucesignatorum construxerat ad parentelae suae tuitionem Quod Castrum Imperator subitô obsessum subvertit omnes quos in eo invenit suspendit Et in signum talis subversionis quandam Turrim semidirutam reliquit ut memoria tam culpae quà m vindictae nequaquam moreretur Quod Dominus Papa conceptos quos tamen ipse sibi suscitaverat dolores impotens sustinere undecimo Cal. Septemb. viam universae carnis est ingressus pro meritis à summo Judice recepturus Thereupon the See continued voyd for some space upon this occasion which hindred the Election Ipsorum dierum curriculò mortuo ut praedictum est Gregorio Papa fuerunt decem Cardinales in Curia praesentes duobus existentibus in carcere Imperatoris Qui cùm ut moris est tractassent de electione quia mutilata fuit concio eorum non poterant concorditer vel competenter in unum convenire Miserunt ergò ad Imperatorem humiliter postulantes duos Cardinales confratres suos sub quacunque vellet conditione ad Curiam destinaret ne promotio universalis Ecclesiae quae maximè consistit in electione Papali per ipsum impediretur Quod Imperator benignè concessit mitigatus precibus Comitis Richardi ita videlicet ut de eorum reditu ad Carcerem ad Priorem statum conditionem nisi Otto in Pâ—pam eligeretur remearent Convenientibus igitur in unum in Palatio quod Regia Solis dicitur Quinque Cardinales elegerunt sextum scilicet Galfridum Mediolanensem et huic electioni favet Imperator congratulans Tres verò residui elegerunt quartum scilicet Romanum cui electioni opposuit se Imperator habuit enim ipsum infamem tum propter persecutionem universitatis Parisiacae quando etiam dicebatur corrupisse Reginam Franciae B. tum quia imponebatur ei quod foverat dissidium inter Papam Gregorium jam defunctum ipsum Imperatorem A just cause of the Emperors refusing him and vindication of his old Prerogative in the election of Popes Nomina eligentium primum sunt Aegidius Aspanus Stephanus filius Comitis Episcopus Portâ—â—nsis Remerus de Viterbio Johannes de Columna Robertus de Sumercote Anglicus Nomina autem eligentium alterum sunt Richardus Hannibal Episcopus Hostiensis qui de more primam habet vocem in electione Papali Senebaldus Episcopus Sabinensis Suscitatum est gravè schisma inter fratres propter dictas electiones quia debet haberi Papa acclamari cujus electioni duo partes consenserint electorum Juxta decretalem illam Alexandrinam quae sic incipit Licet de vitanda discordia c. Et sic infecto tanto Ecclesiae negotio divisi sunt imo potius dispersi mentibus et corporibus Such was the Unity of the Cardinals and Church of Rome in That Age whereof they so much boast in This. Sub ejusdem temporis mutabilitate Magister Robertus de Sumercote Cardinalis vir discretus circumspectus omnibus amabilis meritò gratiosus natione Anglicus dum in Palatio quod Regia Solis dicitur inclusus tenebatur cum aliis fratribus de electione tractantibus viam universae carnis est ingressus potionatus ut dicitur eo quod Papatui dignus videbatur idoneus ab aemulis suis Romanae nationis qui eum contemnebant Simili peste quidam alius periit insidiis praeventus invidorum Johannes quoque de Columna Cardinalis dirutis Castris suis Palatio à Romanis eo quod Imperatori favorabilis videbatur captus est et custodiae carcerali mancipatus Divisis circa illud tempus omnibus fere Cardinalibus et dissidentibus et electione Papali sub desperatione suspensa rediit Otto ad carcerem Imperatoris ut interpositos obsides liberaret se à praestito sacramento fidei interpositione adquietaret Et hoc valde acceptavit Imperator Veruntamen adhuc ipsum tenuit incarceratum offensus idcirco quia ipsum Imperatorem in Anglia Legatus excommunicavit et excommunicari permisit et non mediocriter diffamavit Sed mitiùs egit cum eo quia invitus hoc fecisse perhibetur obedientiae Papalis coactus violentia After this Ipso quoque Anno post multas disceptationes et diversa schismata tam damnosa quam periculosa inter Cardinales Sathana seminante suscitata elegerunt fratres jam pauci facti a tribulatione malorum et dolore Magistrum Galfridum Mediolanensem in Papam who was called oelâ—stine the 4th virum moribus praeditum scientia sed in aetatem senilem jam declinantem debilitatum Unde cùm jam vix sexdecim diebus sedisset praematura morte praeventus naturae debita persolvens utinam non ut dicitur potionatus sedem Papalem imo universalem Ecclesiam reliquit desolatam Eisdem temporibus convenerunt Episcopi Angliae videlicet Archiepiscopus Eboracensis Lincolniensis Norwicensis Carleolensis cum aliis multis gravibus religiosis ac discretis Ecclesiastics personis tractaturi super multiplici desolatione Ecclesiae divinam consolationem postulaturi Statueâ—unt igitur quasdam orationes speciales cum je juniis fieri ab Ecclesia generaliter per Angliam ut Dominus Ecclesiam Romanam Pastorali Papali regimine destitutam relevare restaurare dignaretur Exemplum accipientes in actibus Apostolorum quando incarcerato Petro oravit Ecclesia pro eo sine intermissione Consenserunt etiam in unum ut ad Dominum Imperatorem mitterent universi Nuncios favorabiles cum precibus lachrymabilibus quatenus rancorem omnem animi indignationem pro salute animae
many Ministers refused to publish in or near London for which the whole City was Interdicted 344 345 346 348 to 36â— Their appeal against these Excommunications Interdicts as not warranted by any power from God and Saint Peter to the next General Council and to Christs Tribunal celebrating Divine Offices notwithstanding their revilings against the Pope 360 361 362. His Licenses to elect the Archbishop of York other Bishops Abbots Priors in the presence onely of certain Commissioners nominated who were to assent thereto without whose concurrence he would not confirm them 348. His Appeal Patent Prohibitions to the Chapter of York not to elect their Dean or any other Person whose Loyalty the King suspected recommending to them his Chancellour Walter Gâ—â—y whom they rejecting elected Simon Langeton Archbishop whose Election was nulled because contrary to the Kings Popes inhibition his own promise to the Pope dangerous to the Realm that the Power of it and of the Church should be in two Brothers hands and Gâ—â—y thereupon made Archbishop 349 350. The King commands the Archbishops suspension to be published at St. Albans and throughout England â—aisâ—th two Armies against the Barons and rebellious Clergy whom they plundered abused in all places 351. His licenses for electing approving Abbots Abbesses Deans Bishopâ— recommendations of persons to be elected and prohibitions delayes to elect others refuseth to confirm persons elected against his will 351 353 to 357. His Letters concerning the union and against the severing of Glaston Abby from the Bishoprick of Bath and Wells 356 357. The Popes Legates care to preserve his and his Heirs rights in France from suffering prejudice by his new Canons there made in a Council 357 â—58 His Bull exempting his Free-Chappels from Excommunications and all Episcopal Jurisdiction 358 359. The Barons Londoners slight the Popes Excommunications Interdicts Bulls Legares authority reject King John call in elect crown Lewes for their King swear Homage Fealty to him as their Soveraign who swore to ayde them and restore their Lands Liberties The Popes Legate â—alo assembling some Bishops Abbots Clerks to him excommunicated him with all his ayders and assistants especially Simon Langeton with Bells and Candles commanding all Bishops and others to publish it every Lords-day and Holy-day throughout all England Simon Langeton appeals against it as voyd in the behalf of Lewes 362. Lewes his Advocates Objections against King Johns Title to the Crown his condemnation to dye by the Peers of France for the murder of his Nephew Arthur Pope Innocents answer to all their Objections on King Jobas behalf and the lawfulnesse of his War against him The Realm of England being his own and he in actual possession of it by reason of King Johns Charter Oath of Feaâ—ty and annual rent payd for it who was now his Vassal and therefore might not be Warred upon without complaint first made to him his Superior Lord to whom the King of England is Subject as his Vassal with their replyes thereto 362 to 367. King Lewes his notable Letter against his Title to the Crown to the Abbot of St. Augustines to stay his Excommunication against him who proceeds notwithstanding Appendix 18 19 20. King Lewes his Oath with 16. more of his Barons to banish all the English Barons who adhered to him against their native Soveraign King John as Traytors and extirpate all their kinted if ever the Crown of England were peaceably setled on him 366. His sicknesse poysoning by a Monk pious death at Swinestead Abby forgiving his enemies causing his Son Henry to do the like and swearing all present to do Fealty to him as next Heir to the Crown 366. The Monks scandals raised of his Adulteâ—y Tyranny Cruelty c. during his life and damnation after his death 256 284 285 286 366 367. His piety and good deeds 366 367. He possessed no Land peaceably at his death whence he was stiled John the exiled 366 752. stiled the Image of a King and Popes Vassal 1068. What encroachments Pope Innocent and his Legates made upon his Ecclesiastical and Temporal Prerogatives and Jurisdiction 229 230 367 368. Pope Innocent kept him so long excommunicated interdicted till he brought him and his Kingdoms under Tribute encouraging his Barons by his Bulls Letters to rise up against him as an obstinate enemy of the Church till he had enormously humbled and made him effeminately to enthral both himself and his Realms to the Roman Church but after the Pope postponing the shame of the world and fear of God exposed the same Barons after the manner of Rome whom he at first supported excited to death and miserable disinherison that he might swallow up the fattest of them and by the unsatiable avarice of the Romans this Prince of Provinces was brought under Tribute King Johns president made a pattern for Popes to disinherit other Emperors Kings Princes and keep their Kingdoms Territories Persons so long under Interdicts and Excommunications till they reduced them under the like Tribute and bondage 414. His detestable Charter burnt in Pope Innocentâ— his Study at Lyons 31. years after Its transcript subscribed sealed out of fear by the English Bishops at the Popes command to the enormous prejudice of the King and Kingdom 300 663. The Pope Pandulph and others disdainfully stiled him his Vassaâ— in Letters Discourses 292 295 296 297 359 362 365. John King of Jerusalem 411. John King of Scots his League with King John 261. Ireland Popes pretended Title to it 9 291 292. Its Archbishops Bishops Deans Chapters Chief Justices acts actions in it See Index 4 6 8. Legates in it and their acts See Index 13. Conquered and the English Laws Government setled in it by King John 260 261. Souldiers brought thence to assist King John against the French 269. King Johns surrender of and granting an annual rent of 3000 Marks out of it to the Pope besides Peter-pence and Fealty to the Pope for it 274 275 289 290 291 292 300. St. Patricks Purgatory and Christs gifts to him in it 69. The Popes grant of an Ayde to the King in it 406 407. King Henry sent for ayde of men the Chief Justice and some Nobles out of it to Gascoign whereat the disaffected Irish rejoycing the King commanded the Chief Justice to stay there to prevent danger and borrow monies from the Popes Collector if there were cause 818. How Bastardy was there to be judged proceeded in 393 394 474. Grievances complaints of the Archbishop of Tuam and his Suffragans to the King and Pope against his Justice and Officers oppressions there 827 828 857 858 859. Isabella King Johns Queen divorced from imprisoned by him for adultery and some put to death as over-familiar with her 227 256 285. An Anniversary for her 755 756. Queen Isabellaes Dower mother to King Edward 3. resumed 325. Italy Popes pretended Title to it 9 291 316 321. The grant of it to the Pope may be resumed 316. The Emperors march Armies sent into it