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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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International Registration of OTJ, Ordre du Temple de Jerusalem in Belgium
2023.5.8 International Order Registration of OTJ, Ordre du Temple de Jerusalem in Belgium Brothers and Sisters of our noble Order. The Order of the Temple was founded in Jerusalem in A.D. 1118 by 9 French knights under the mastership of Hugues de Payens. It has been known by a variety of names over the centuries,…
