Relatively little is known about the founding of the Knights Templar. It is established that in 1118 nine French knights gave the Patriarch of Jerusalem a vow of chastity, poverty and obedience. They pledged to do everything in their power to protect the roads and pilgrims in Palestine from robbers and Muslims. The head of this community, combining public service with severe military discipline, a monastic lifestyle with knightly rights, selfless love for one’s neighbor with military prowess, was the noble knight Hugo de Payne. Since the goals of the new community were in the interests of the Franks in the East, they received support from both spiritual and secular authorities. King Baldwin II of Jerusalem gave these knight-monks a part of his palace, which, according to legend, adjoined the temple of King Solomon. From that time on, they began to be called “the poor soldiers of Christ, the defenders of the Jerusalem temple” or simply “Templars”. At the request of Baldwin II, Bernard of Clairvaux also supported the Templars. He participated in the development of the charter of the Order, which was approved at the Council of Troyes in 1128. Hugo de Payne was recognized as a Grand Master. The charter of the Order was based on the rules of St. Augustine, the statute of the ancient canons of the Holy Sepulcher, as well as the charter of the Cistercians. A distinctive mark of the Templars was a white linen cloak with an eight-pointed bright red cross on the left shoulder (it symbolized martyrdom) and a white linen belt – a symbol of heartfelt purity. No decorations on clothing and weapons were allowed. The Templar had to avoid worldly pleasures and entertainment. In peacetime, the knight had to stay in his cell, share a simple common meal and be content with a hard bed. The Templar had to be ready at any time to give his life for the holy faith and his companions.
By the beginning of the 14th century, the French king Philip the Fourth Handsome decided to cleanse France of the Templars, who behaved independently and arrogantly towards the monarch on whose land they settled. In addition, Philip was well aware of the wealth of the Templars. In the early morning of October 13, 1307, all members of the Order were arrested, and their real estate was confiscated. Royal ordinances, telling about the crimes of the Templars, tried to justify in the eyes of the amazed people the brutal violence and drown out the outraged voices that resounded throughout the country. The king, fearing public exposure, immediately sentenced them to death. The sentence was carried out the next day. The leaders of the Order were incinerated in a slow fire. In the face of death, they turned with prayer to the Mother of God, who was considered the patroness of the Templar Order.
Baphomet invented pagan or gnostic idol or deity that the Templars were accused of worshiping and that was later embraced by various occult and mystical writers.
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The first known mention of Baphomet was in a letter written in 1098 by Anselm of Ribemont describing the Siege of Antioch during the First Crusade. Anselm stated that the Turks “called loudly upon Baphomet.” Most scholars believe that the word refers to Muhammad, the founder of Islam. In 1307 Philip IV of France had every Templar in France arrested, accusing them of such heretical acts as idolatrous worship of a bearded male head called Baphomet. By the 19th century Freemasons had also been (falsely) said to worship Baphomet.
Templar white cloak according to the charter of the order, the Templars could wear robes of only two colors, black and white, and the cloak must have been white. It symbolized the purity of thoughts and faith, the chastity of thoughts and deeds, necessary to fight for a holy cause. White cloaks were the hallmark of the Order of the Temple, only its members could wear such attire.
The Templar Shield is a knight’s defense during combat. It usually hung around the neck. The shield had a triangular shape and was covered with leather.
Medieval Knights Templar Cross
There was necessarily a banner on the shield, which made it possible to distinguish between the warrior’s belongings. The Templars have a red cross. The body of the shield was sometimes also painted in traditional colors – black and white (like the flag and coat of arms of the Templars). The very shape and functionality of the shield was standard for that time and all knights had it.
There is a legend about the Evangelist John, who created a cross from the crown of thorns that was on the forehead of Jesus Christ. He gave his product to the consolation of his mother Maria. The Crown of Thorns Cross was later a symbol used by the early Christian sect of the Marcionites. It was also used by the Knights Templar. In fact, their knight’s cross was a dedication to the symbol of Marcion. At the same time with the symbol, the battle cry began to be used, which during the battles shouted the Knights-Templars
Skull of Sidon is the symbol which depicts the skull and crossbones that is usually connected to pirates, but it was used by Templars too. The Knights Templar adopted a white skull and crossbones on black cloth, which became the battle flag of the Knights Templar. The flag became a talisman designed to strike fear into opposing sailors.
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Over time, the Skull and Crossbones became one of the domains of the Knights Templar and were used during the trials of the Templars. The skull and crossbones are believed to be related to Masons, and in the past this symbol was used on Masonic burials.
In Hoc Signo Vinces is one of the main symbols of the modern Knights Templar. Today the Templars are “an international charitable order of knighthood associated with Freemasonry.” Mainly in the United States, the Knights Templar are the last order to join the York Rite. Unlike other Masonic organizations, which only require belief in a Supreme Being regardless of religion, membership in the Knights Templar is open only to Christian Masons who have completed their Royal Arch and, in some jurisdictions, their mysterious degrees.
In Hoc Signo Vinces is one of the most detailed Templar symbols. Above is a knight’s helmet. The crowned cross is at the top of the Maltese cross, with swords crossed behind it. Included is the motto In Hoc Signo Vinces, a Latin rendition of the Greek phrase meaning “in this you will conquer.”
Knights Templar Cross Painting By Esoterica Art Agency
A Templar Knight is a knight who took a vow as a knight of the Templar order and had special identifying marks. Relatively little is known about the founding of the Knights Templar. It is established that in 1118 nine French knights gave the Patriarch of Jerusalem a vow of chastity, poverty and obedience. They pledged to do everything in their power to protect the roads and pilgrims in Palestine from robbers and Muslims. The head of this community, combining public service with severe military discipline, a monastic lifestyle with knightly rights, selfless love for one’s neighbor with military prowess, was the noble knight Hugo de Payen. King Baldwin II of Jerusalem gave these knight-monks a part of his palace, which, according to legend, adjoined the temple of King Solomon. From that time on, they began to be called “the poor soldiers of Christ, the defenders of the Jerusalem temple” or simply “templars”.
The Templar sword was supposed to symbolize the sword of the Grail, through which the wrath of God falls on sorcerers, sorcerers, serpents and other evil spirits with which the Grail knights are fighting.
The phrase “sword of the Templar” is often perceived as something separate, standing out against the background of other weapons of the same type. But despite the temptation to romanticize the weapons of such an outstanding Order, the reality is always simpler. The weapons of the Knights of the Temple were blades that were quite ordinary for their time, which were not structurally different from the swords of other knights and nobles.
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The Templar helmet, as we are used to imagine it today, is the Great Helm or tophelm – a helmet for cavalry combat, which appeared around the end of the 12th century during the Crusades. It consisted of a crown, assembled from several plates, a front plate and a back plate. The design of the helmet provided protection for the head in front, from the sides and behind, the view was carried out through narrow (9-12 mm wide) viewing slots, and at short distances it was somewhat limited. Below the slits for the eyes were ventilation holes. Sometimes they made their way in orderly, forming whole patterns or images. The highest hierarchs of the Templars could punch patterns from the traditional crosses for them. On the late 14th century tophelm variety, the Kübelhelm, the vents were usually located only on the right side of the helmet, so as not to weaken the metal on the left side, which is most susceptible to enemy spears.
Over time, the Skull and Crossbones became one of the domains of the Knights Templar and were used during the trials of the Templars. The skull and crossbones are believed to be related to Masons, and in the past this symbol was used on Masonic burials.
In Hoc Signo Vinces is one of the main symbols of the modern Knights Templar. Today the Templars are “an international charitable order of knighthood associated with Freemasonry.” Mainly in the United States, the Knights Templar are the last order to join the York Rite. Unlike other Masonic organizations, which only require belief in a Supreme Being regardless of religion, membership in the Knights Templar is open only to Christian Masons who have completed their Royal Arch and, in some jurisdictions, their mysterious degrees.
In Hoc Signo Vinces is one of the most detailed Templar symbols. Above is a knight’s helmet. The crowned cross is at the top of the Maltese cross, with swords crossed behind it. Included is the motto In Hoc Signo Vinces, a Latin rendition of the Greek phrase meaning “in this you will conquer.”
Knights Templar Cross Painting By Esoterica Art Agency
A Templar Knight is a knight who took a vow as a knight of the Templar order and had special identifying marks. Relatively little is known about the founding of the Knights Templar. It is established that in 1118 nine French knights gave the Patriarch of Jerusalem a vow of chastity, poverty and obedience. They pledged to do everything in their power to protect the roads and pilgrims in Palestine from robbers and Muslims. The head of this community, combining public service with severe military discipline, a monastic lifestyle with knightly rights, selfless love for one’s neighbor with military prowess, was the noble knight Hugo de Payen. King Baldwin II of Jerusalem gave these knight-monks a part of his palace, which, according to legend, adjoined the temple of King Solomon. From that time on, they began to be called “the poor soldiers of Christ, the defenders of the Jerusalem temple” or simply “templars”.
The Templar sword was supposed to symbolize the sword of the Grail, through which the wrath of God falls on sorcerers, sorcerers, serpents and other evil spirits with which the Grail knights are fighting.
The phrase “sword of the Templar” is often perceived as something separate, standing out against the background of other weapons of the same type. But despite the temptation to romanticize the weapons of such an outstanding Order, the reality is always simpler. The weapons of the Knights of the Temple were blades that were quite ordinary for their time, which were not structurally different from the swords of other knights and nobles.
The Crosses Of Templary
The Templar helmet, as we are used to imagine it today, is the Great Helm or tophelm – a helmet for cavalry combat, which appeared around the end of the 12th century during the Crusades. It consisted of a crown, assembled from several plates, a front plate and a back plate. The design of the helmet provided protection for the head in front, from the sides and behind, the view was carried out through narrow (9-12 mm wide) viewing slots, and at short distances it was somewhat limited. Below the slits for the eyes were ventilation holes. Sometimes they made their way in orderly, forming whole patterns or images. The highest hierarchs of the Templars could punch patterns from the traditional crosses for them. On the late 14th century tophelm variety, the Kübelhelm, the vents were usually located only on the right side of the helmet, so as not to weaken the metal on the left side, which is most susceptible to enemy spears.
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