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2026 Easter Message
Easter is a season for celebration of the resurrection of our Lord JesusChrist. It brings to us the joy of the rebirth and renewal of our vows ofchivalry. It reminds us of our duty to spread the words and works of our Lordand to promote tolerance and peace among all mankind. I encourage us allto…
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Patriarch Ilia II
Brigadier General Ronald Scott Mangum United States Army (Retired) Rmangum410@gmail.com 18 March 2026 Deep Condolences It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of our Patriarch Ilia II. At the same time, we celebrate his long life and his glorious long reign while protecting our noble Orthodox church. May his soul…
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Official Decree
Official decree by Grand Master effective immediately
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What is the OSMTJ? – October 2025
Who are we and what do we do? Reposted From March 2021 The Ordre Souverain et Militaire du Temple de Jerusalem (OSMTJ) is an autonomous international ecumenical Christian Order organized and operated under the Swiss Civil Code for Associations (Verein). The Order traces its heritage to the Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, founded in…
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OTJ WEBSITE UPGRADE AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – 2025
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The Name of the Order: L’Ordre du Temple de Jerusalem
20 May 2023 The Name L’Ordre du Temple de Jerusalem Many Templars have asked why we have changed the name of the Order. We have not changed the name of the Order; we have simply registered it under its historical provenance. The name, Sovereign and Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (OSMTJ) and its…
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Agreement of Mutual Recognition and Friendship signed with OSTI
Today 2/19/2023, we are proud announce a Mutual Recognition and Friendship Agreement with OSTI – Ordre Souverain du Temple Initiatique, a Templar Order that was founded in 1988 by Raymond Bernard, a man with multiple Templar pedigrees, including the OSMTJ, to which he was initiated in the 1960s. While we recognize that OSTI and the…
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Hastier Expels Rudy Stevens, Says ‘Who?’ to Luis Martinez
As a matter of historical record, this decree from Nicolas Hastier is being recorded regarding the status of Luis Martinez, Rudy Stevens in the OSMTJ branch under the direction of Nicolas Haimovici Hastier and his Magisterial Council. A Magisterial Decree by Nicolas Hastier was released today, seemingly with an intended purpose of performing some clean…
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Welcome the New Grand Priory of Georgia!
Today we are welcoming the new Grand Priory for the noble nation of Georgia. Grand Prior, H.E. Levan Chkheidze has ascended to the high office. Let all the Knights and Dames of the Order extend their warmest sentiments of brotherhood and good will to our newest member of the International community. May you lead with…
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Recognizing a New International Priory For Those Without a National Body
Today we are recognizing H.E. Prior Alan Scarlett as International Prior! Prior Alan has been working diligently for years as the leader and mentor for those who apply to the Order in countries for which no National entity currently exists. He then assists in the growth, education and participation for those who would otherwise be…
