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Communique from the Grandmaster
Forward Look – 6.25.2020 Dear Noble Grand Priors, One of your compatriots asked about my plans for the growth of our Order and I thought that it is a good time to update my current and future priorities. We continue to grow; now we can count 36 national entities in the Order. As you know,…
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Communique from the Grandmaster
6.18.2020 Dear noble Grand Priors, I wish you all health and prosperity in these troubled times. I am sorry for my recent silence; I have had minor eye surgery that has hampered my activity – but that will pass. I have two items to address to you. First we are up to thirty-two national entities…
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Communique of the Grandmaster
Science and Religion – 7.5.2020 Often, we think of Science and Religion as separate and competing concepts. Below is an excerpt of an interview with the chief U.S. scientist who is dealing with the current coronavirus crisis. He is a practicing Christian who clearly justifies his belief in GOD. Ronald Mangum, Master Excerpt from an…
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Recognition & Encouragement from Grand Master Albino Neves
Working to create bridges and cooperation in the Templar world. Dear Templar Brothers and Sisters,I have promised to establish bridges to the Other Templar obediences, and I have just received the following message from Brother Dom Albino Neves, the Master of the OSMTHMM. I look forward to working with Dom Albino to make our Order…
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Grandmaster Addresses the Order
Join Us For Round Table Tonight 9pm E.S.T. / 2am greenwich mean time! Tonight’s Round Table Discussion features our Master of the Order General Ronald Mangum who will talk about the plans and goals for the future of our Order.Voice Chat Live With Templars Every Thursday 9pm EST/ 2am greenwich mean time. ———————— Español —————–…
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Decree to Return to Christ
In September of 2018 a new “Declaration of Faith” was presented to the Order as a whole by the sitting Regent of the Order. While this document contained many much-needed clarifications on our code it also proposed two new directions that caused some concern. Firstly, that the OSMTJ would no longer be a religious order…
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Two New Grand Priories!
The OSMTJ is growing under the leadership of Grandmaster Mangum. 2020.1.14 Dear Templar Brothers and Sisters , As we continue to grow, I am pleased to announce two more new Grand Priories: 1) The Grand Priory of Monaco, under Grand Prior Dominizio Cipriani 2) The Grand Priory of Italy, under Grand Prior Edgardo Marziani. We…
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New Grandmaster Elected!
From ancient times, the Templars have the right to choose their own Master by the votes of the majority. A Majority of the most senior Grand Priors have called for this election legitimizing our right to finally choose our own Master of the Order. By its very definition, a “Regent” is the temporary leader of…
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Cultural Exchange Agreement – OSMTJ – OSMTHU
Groundbreaking agreement signed between OSMTJ & OSMTHU A groundbreaking agreement was signed between the OSMTJ and the OSMTHU, two of the leading branches of the Templar Order whose most modern institution dates back from over 200 years ago. In a notably fragmented movement, with many small groups of undetermined origin and frequent divisions in the…
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International Meeting in Zagreb, Croatia
In June, the OSMTJ held a successful and productive Meeting in the Capital, Zagreb, Croatia Many important topics were discussed including: Groundbreaking agreements between the OSMTJ & OSMTHU The future of the Order The Magisterial Council The Statutes Our mission and values. Please enjoy pictures from the OSMTJ annual meeting below:
