Modern Templars
The Good Templars
The Independent Order of Good Templars One day in 1832 Joseph Livesey made a conscious decision that he wouldn’t drink any more alcohol. To make it a solemn vow he and seven fellow workmen signed […]
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Modern Templars
Militi Templi Scotia
The Order incorporates Militi Templi Scotia, which is the historical Scottish title of the Order. The Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, which is the International name. Ordo Supremus Militaris Templi Hierosolymilitani, the […]
Modern Templars
SMOTJ: The Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem
SMOTJ by Chevalier Steve E. Pehrson Preface: The following article is not meant to present the opinions of any person or organization other than those of the author. Many points of history are debatable and […]
Masonic Dictionary
Masonic Knights Templar
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “How do I become a Masonic Knights Templar?” Masonic Templarism is one branch of what is commonly called The York Rite. Freemasonry has, since its […]
Modern Templars
Masonic Knight Templar Swords
PLEASE NOTE We do not give, nor are we qualified to give, appraisals on your fraternal Masonic Knight Templar swords. One of the most frequent questions we receive in our email box comes from people […]
Modern Templars
Templar Regalia of the Freemasons
The regalia worn by the modern day Masonic Knights Templar is a harsh departure from that worn by the Templars of the middle ages. The sharpest contrast is in the amount of ornamentation on the […]
Modern Templars
Templarism: Its Duty And Its Sphere
Templarism by Albert Pike Seven centuries and a half have passed away since, in 1118 eight French noblemen, uniting themselves into a society, became the Master and Brethren of the Temple. They first displayed the […]
Modern Templars
The Mystic Ladder
Publisher’s Note: Many of the writings of early Masonic historians took considerable liberties with Templar History, connecting their lineage to the Freemasons. As such, we present this information on the mystic ladder as a record […]
Modern Templars
In Hoc Signo Vinces
“In Hoc Signo Vinces,” Latin for “In this sign, you shall conquer,” is a phrase with historical significance that has been associated with Christianity and the Knights Templar. The origin of this motto can be […]
Modern Templars
The Rite of Strict Observance
The Rite of Strict Observance by Burton E. Bennett The Strict Observance: An Overview The system of the Strict Observance grew out of what is known as Templarism. Templar Masonry commenced to grow up in […]