The Grand Priory of England of the Knights Templar is an integral part of an International Christian Chivalric Order that can trace its heritage back over 900 years. We are the only officially recognised Grand Priory of the Order in and for England.
CHRISTIANITYThe Knights Templar is a Christian Order that serves Christ in many charitable ways.
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LOYALTYLoyal to your country and dutiful to the Grand Master of the Order and obedient to those who rule.
The main purpose of the Knights Templar is to conduct charity for those less fortunate than us.
OSMTH and the Grand Priory of England is a chivalric non-denominational Christian organisation whose objects are the Christian values of Faith, Hope, and Charity.We are not a political organisation, are not associated with any political organisation and have no political aims or ambitions.We emphatically denounce all those who seek to besmirch the honourable reputation of the Knights Templar for any political, subversive or unlawful activity.
THE TEMPLARS & CHRISTIANITY
TheKnightsTemplarwerenotjustanyCatholic militaryorder;theyplayedapivotalroleinshaping medievalChristianity.Byestablishingaunique modelwherememberslivedasmonks,boundby vowsofpoverty,chastity,andobedience,they dedicatedthemselvestodefendingtheHolyLand against "infidels." TheircommitmenttotheChristiancausewasso profoundthattheyearnedpapalrecognitionatthe CouncilofTroyesinChampagnein1129.Overtime, theKnights Templarrosetobecomeoneof Western Christianity'swealthiestandmostinfluential militaryorders,deeplyentwinedwithEuropean politics and finance for nearly two centuries. TheTemplarlegacyisundeniable—theyinspired subsequentmilitaryordersandcontinueto captivatebothhistoriansandthepublicalike. Surely,theirstoryisoneworthexploringfurtherfor its lasting impact on history and culture.
THE TEMPLARS & CHARITY
TheKnightsTemplarisanesteemedancient orderrenownedforitsunwaveringdedicationto charityandservice.Theirnoblemissioncentres onimprovingthelivesofthelessfortunate, embodyingthetruespiritofchivalry.Historically, theKnightsTemplarplayedacrucialrolein safeguardingpilgrimsanddefendingChristian territories,leavingalastingimpactonWestern military orders.Moreover,theirintroductionofthefirst "promissorynote"wasrevolutionary,layingthe groundworkfortoday'sbankingindustry.These notesprovidedinvaluableprotectionforpilgrims' andartisans' wealthastheyjourneyedtotheHoly Land.Despiteamassingconsiderablewealthintheir time,theirprimaryfocusremainedsteadfastlyon charitableendeavours.Thisenduring commitmenthighlightswhysupportingsuchan organisation is both meaningful and impactful.
THE TEMPLARS & LOYALTY
ThechivalriccodeoftheKnightsTemplarshaped everyaspectoftheirlives,influencing interactionswithfellowknights,vassals,and communities.Itchampionedvirtueslikerespect forauthority,courtesy,andgenerosity,reflecting their commitment to the dignity of their order. Loyaltywasparamount—notonlytocomrades but also to liege lords and the Church. TheTemplarsfollowedastrictcodefornon-combatantsduringconflicts.Guidedbyjustwar principlesfromSt.AugustineandSt.Thomas Aquinas,theydistinguishedbetweenmilitary targetsandinnocentcivilians,urgedtoexercise restraintandmercyinlinewithChristiancharity's tenets. Understandingtheseethicalprincipleshighlights whysuchvaluesarerelevanttodayinpromoting integrity and humanity amidst adversity.
