Category: Investitures

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Official Decree

    Official decree by Grand Master effective immediately

  • 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…

  • OTJ WEBSITE UPGRADE AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – 2025

  • 2023 USA National Conclave

    The 2023 USA National Conclave is fast approaching May 26-28 at THE MONASTERY OF SAINT BERNARD DE CLAIRVAUX, Miami, Florida. While this is the annual event for the United States, it will also have several International delegations, including those from Poland, Hong Kong, as well as representatives from other Templar groups with whom we have…

  • 2022 OSMTJ International Knights Templar Covent in Tomar, Portugal

    Convention October 21 to 23, 2022, Tomar, Portugal The 2022 OSMTJ International Convent, hosted by Grand Prior Luciano Fernandes of Portugal, with knights attending from all over Europe, USA and the world. Also attending was the rightful Grand Master of the OSMTJ, Ronald S Mangum, and our Royal Patron, H.R.H. Prince Krzsztof Radziwill. Additional greetings…

  • Investiture of Colombia and Peru – August 2022

    Grand Prior Kris Rey Sanchez of Peru and Grand Prior Javier Gamez Vizcaino of Colombia have come together for a joint investiture to bestow the accolade on several new Knights. The unity and joy of the Ibero-American Assembly is apparent and their leadership is a model for all the Templar world. Please congratulate and pray…

  • International Convent in Tomar, Portugal – 2022

    We are proud to announce that our Grand Prior of Portugal, H.E. Luciano Fernandes will be hosting an International Convent October 21-23, 2022 in Tomar, Portugal. All Knights and Dames of the Order who are able to attend are encouraged to do so. Special events will surround the Templar gathering in this historic city of…

  • USA Annual National Conclave

    The United States Grand Priory, the Grand Priory of the Military Temple of Jerusalem (GPMTJ) will be holding its annual Conclave in Woodbridge, VA this year on October 7-8, 2022. All Templars from around the world are invited, if they are able to attend. Here are the details:

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