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  • 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…

  • 2024 Holy Land Pilgrimage!

    NOVEMBER 3RD–10TH, 2024 We are inviting Templars to join us in a gathering in the Holy Land in 2024! This is a specially curated tour designed specifically for the the OSMTJ Knights Templar to visit both the premier Christian sites of the Holy Land, as well as historical Templar and Crusader sites. Space is limited!…

  • The Passing of H. E. Prof. Nicolas Haimovici Hastier, MD, PhD.

    It is with terrible sadness that we must report the passing of our former leader, H.E. Nicolas Haimovici Hastier, Guardian of Templar Faith and President of the Council of Regency of the OSMTJ for over twenty years. We are so thankful for his many years of service, leadership, example, integrity, and friendship that he demonstrated,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • International Newsletter, December 2022!

    The latest updates, communicating the International OSMTJ news to the Grand Priories. To submit a story to the International Newsletter, please contact International Editor Paul Burrows. English Spanish French

  • 2022 Christmas Celebration at USA National Headquarters, The Ancient Spanish Monastery

    Santa Barbara Commandery’s 2022 Christmas Gathering On Monday December 12th the Commandery of Santa Barbara in South Florida held our 1st annual Christmas gathering and it was an overwhelming success! Our party was held at the USA National Headquarters located at The Ancient Spanish Monastery (SpanishMonastery.com) The catered cuisine was scrumptious, the fellowship and camaraderie…

  • 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…

  • Knights Templar Grand Priory of America (KTGPA) 2022 National Convent A Success!

    The Knights Templar Grand Priory of America (KTPGA), which is the OSMTJ-USA Grand Priory, had their annual National event in the vicinity of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, in Woodbridge, VA. The event was attended by dozens of knights and their guests from across the United States. Also attending were three International Magistral Officers, including…

  • International Newsletter, September 2022!

    There have been some exciting happenings in the past few months in the OSMTJ. Numerous charity projects and additional National Entities have been added! To submit a story to the International Newsletter, please contact International Editor Paul Burrows. English Spanish French