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  • International Newsletter, December 2023

    The latest updates, communicating the International OSMTJ news for December 2023 to the Grand Priories. The Newsletter links for the FlipBook files are below. English French Spanish

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • New Grand Priory of Ukraine!

    We are happy to announce that the Grand Priory of Ukraine has joined the OSMTJ under H.E. Col. Mykola Sergiienko. We welcome our esteemed brethren, and may their noble pursuit of the chivalric and honorable values of the Knights Templar guide them to glory. Grand Priory of Ukraine Facebook Page.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • A Letter from Grand Master Mangum to H.R.H. King Charles III

    Ordre Souverain et Militaire du Temple de Jerusalem Office of the Grand Master www.OSMTJ.global 5 October 2022 His Majesty The King Buckingham Palace LONDON SW1A 1AA Your Majesty,  I write to you in my capacity as Grand Master of the Ordre Souverain et Militaire du Temple de Jérusalem (The Sovereign and Military Order of the…

  • 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:

  • Response to the False Election of Luis Martinez for Grandmaster and the Expulsion of Timothy Bryant Jones

    Bryant Jones has now been expelled from four different Templar branches. Timothy Bryant Jones Expelled by Ronald Mangum. Timothy Bryant Jones expelled under Michel Vanderstock Pt.1 Timothy Bryant Jones Expelled under Romolo. Timothy Bryant Jones expelled under Michel Vanderstock Pt. 2 Below is the response from the only legitimate Grandmaster of the OSMTJ, Ronald S.…

  • Easter Message from the Grand Master

    4/13/22 What does it mean to be a Christian chivalric Order? We are a Christian chivalric Order because we come together to spread the words and deeds of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Our strength comes from supporting one another to fulfill the mission Christ has given us of planting Christian entities, especially in those parts…

  • Larmenius Charter Ceremonially Signed

    Larmenius Charter Ceremonially Signed On October, 2, 2021, at the International Conclave of the OSMTJ, Grandmaster Ronald S. Mangum ceremonially signed a copy of the Larmenius Charter for the first time in over 200 years. Signed in English, French, Spanish, and the Templar cipher, this copy of the Charter is now being housed with the Templar…

  • International Convent 2021

    We welcome you to join the International Community of OSMTJ Templars this October! 2021 International Convent                         Castle Otttis, 103rd 3rd St                                         St, Augustine, FL  32084 October 1-3, 2021 AIRLINES                       Airline name                        Distance   Time                               Directions Orlando International Airport                     129 miles          2 hr                        417N toll rd to 95N to FL-207N (exit 311) follow…

  • What is the OSMTJ?

    Who are we and what do we do? 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 Jerusalem circa 1118 A.D.…

  • Mutual Recognition Agreement OSMTJ – 1804

    A Historic Agreement Between two Templar groups. The following documents are a historic Accord of Friendship between the OSMTJ International and the OSMTJ 1804 based in Italy.   While there still exist many small Templar groups, by working together, the Templars can accomplish more while promoting the eventual goal of unity. 

  • 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…

  • 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 —————–…

  • 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…

  • 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: