The Knights Templar Bank was not only one of the earliest banking institutions, but it was also a pioneer in the field of banking. They introduced many innovative practices that would lay the foundation for modern banking. Their forward-thinking approach to finance helped to shape the banking industry as we know it today. Their practices, such as providing loans, safekeeping assets, and establishing a network of branches, were ahead of their time. https://www.usaknightstemplar.org/post/knights-... moreThe Knights Templar Bank was not only one of the earliest banking institutions, but it was also a pioneer in the field of banking. They introduced many innovative practices that would lay the foundation for modern banking. Their forward-thinking approach to finance helped to shape the banking industry as we know it today. Their practices, such as providing loans, safekeeping assets, and establishing a network of branches, were ahead of their time. https://www.usaknightstemplar.org/post/knights-templar-and-banking
The Jerusalem Cross is a major symbol used in Christianity, representing Christ’s command to spread the Gospel around the world beginning in Jerusalem.
It was adopted by Godfrey de Bouillon as his personal coat of arms. He was one of the leaders of the Crusades and became the first ruler of Jerusalem (he refused the title of “king”) after successfully driving out the Muslims during the First Crusade in 1099.
The central cross stands for Christ and the four smaller crosses stand for the 4 eva... moreThe Jerusalem Cross is a major symbol used in Christianity, representing Christ’s command to spread the Gospel around the world beginning in Jerusalem.
It was adopted by Godfrey de Bouillon as his personal coat of arms. He was one of the leaders of the Crusades and became the first ruler of Jerusalem (he refused the title of “king”) after successfully driving out the Muslims during the First Crusade in 1099.
The central cross stands for Christ and the four smaller crosses stand for the 4 evangelists John, Luke, Mark, and Matthew.
The large cross represents Christ as the strength at the center of Christianity and the smaller crosses as the 4 corners of the earth to which the faith spread.
The crosses represent the wounds that Christ suffered when He was crucified; the central cross for the wound on His side, and the 4 smaller crosses for the wounds on His hands and feet.
The 5 crosses represent the five nations that figured in The Crusades: Great Britain, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
Everyone benefits when Christian men faithfully give themselves to one another, when uncommon brothers love one another in uncommon ways.
Our enemy loves to isolate a man from his unit, where he is exposed, vulnerable, defenseless. Wise men, however, do not wander out alone against the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12), and they will not let their brother fight alone.
Woe be to him that is alone; for when he falleth, he hath not another to lift him up. Two are better than one, because... moreEveryone benefits when Christian men faithfully give themselves to one another, when uncommon brothers love one another in uncommon ways.
Our enemy loves to isolate a man from his unit, where he is exposed, vulnerable, defenseless. Wise men, however, do not wander out alone against the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12), and they will not let their brother fight alone.
Woe be to him that is alone; for when he falleth, he hath not another to lift him up. Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him — a threefold cord is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
King David, who lived much of his life in the trenches, knew the value of real brotherhood: “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” (Psalm 133:1).
If men do not have deep and abiding friendships with other men, we should make some serious efforts to know them. Build friendship with godly brothers, organizing time together, initiating with older and wiser men, discipling younger faithful men, bearing the significant costs of meaningful friendships. Good soldiers don’t stumble onto the battlefield. They prepare. They train. They count the cost. They set aside distractions. They lock arms.
We are united in faith, mission and brotherhood. We are OMSDT Knights Templar. We will be the light in a dark world.
The Templar surrender at Jerusalem in 1187 marked a profound moment of resilience and sacrifice during the Crusades. The city, besieged by the forces of the Ayyubid Sultan Saladin, found itself in a dire situation. The Templars, alongside other Crusader knights, defended the city with unwavering determination, but the relentless assaults and dwindling supplies ultimately took their toll. Faced with the imminent fall of Jerusalem, the Templars made the difficult decision to negotiate terms of sur... moreThe Templar surrender at Jerusalem in 1187 marked a profound moment of resilience and sacrifice during the Crusades. The city, besieged by the forces of the Ayyubid Sultan Saladin, found itself in a dire situation. The Templars, alongside other Crusader knights, defended the city with unwavering determination, but the relentless assaults and dwindling supplies ultimately took their toll. Faced with the imminent fall of Jerusalem, the Templars made the difficult decision to negotiate terms of surrender. In an act of valor, they secured the safety of the city’s Christian inhabitants, allowing them to leave unharmed. The Templars, recognizing the importance of protecting innocent lives, chose to sacrifice their control over the Holy City for the greater good. The surrender at Jerusalem served as a testament to the Templars’ unwavering commitment to their values and their willingness to make difficult choices in the face of overwhelming odds. Though the loss of Jerusalem was a tremendous blow, it also sparked renewed determination among the Crusaders to reclaim the city in the years to come.
Christian army of Poland came to save Vienna from the Muslim Turks! Inspirational speech!!! Christians need to hit back like they did back in the days. https://youtu.be/xAKYICdbwA4?si=OtoMgy0ILxZi206e
Hello, Templar family. A photo album came up in my memories on Facebook from the year 2017 when Grand Prior and I attended a local Renaissance Fair. I thought you all might get a kick out of seeing some of the photos of us attending dressed as King Richard the Lionheart and his wife, Queen Berengaria.
At the fair, there was lots to eat and drink, fun booths with all kinds of things to look at. There was also an area set up by a local family that operates a horse rescue and they had brought a co... moreHello, Templar family. A photo album came up in my memories on Facebook from the year 2017 when Grand Prior and I attended a local Renaissance Fair. I thought you all might get a kick out of seeing some of the photos of us attending dressed as King Richard the Lionheart and his wife, Queen Berengaria.
At the fair, there was lots to eat and drink, fun booths with all kinds of things to look at. There was also an area set up by a local family that operates a horse rescue and they had brought a couple of their very large Percheron horses, which we enjoyed feeding dandelions. Lots of folks enjoyed our costumes so much, they asked to have their pictures taken with us. And, Grand Prior even dubbed some young boys with his sword on their shoulders to take an oath of being good boys and to obey their parents and they were delighted beyond measure! Such great memories for us. — with GP Derek Nordio
