700 years ago today the Templars were rounded up and arrested, accused of heresy and crimes against God. Many modern practitioners of “Templarism” — a kind of esoteric occult Christianity — are remembering them today, including our New Knights Templar Order members. Usually we fast on Oct. 13, and wear black — but for some reason this year felt the urge to also celebrate the Templars of the past. Some (me included) are wearing a red Templar cross today and getting out that ceremonial sword for a procession to the altar. One modern Templar group produced a cool video for this “holiday” which can be viewed online (see link below). What are you doing to remember those almost mythical Knights of yore? Feasting or Fasting or a little bit of both?<\/p>\n
Here are some observances happening around the world today:<\/p>\n
Chris Dalrymple, KTO writes:
\nAt the www.templarfellowship.org website we have posted a memorial
\npresentation and called for remembrances. We have an article posting
\nthe various news and other stories relating to the Templars that I can
\ncome across. One posted just today notes that the Univ. of Penn. will
\nbe hosting a day long events of lectures, displays and events on the
\nTemplars specifically, chivalry and monasticism, and medieval
\nlifestyle in general. It sounds wonderful. These are all that I came
\nacross. As I find more they will be posted to the
\nwww.templarfellowship.org website.<\/p>\n
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On Templar Globe: http:\/\/templars.wordpress.com\/category\/united-states\/<\/p>\n
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Linda Berthelsen, Commander of Templar Fellowship of America writes:<\/p>\n
As the Commander of the Templar Fellowship of America, I would like
\nto share some exciting news concerning upcoming events. The 700th
\nanniversary of the arrest of the Knights Templar is RAPIDLY
\napproaching on October 13th, 2007. Modern Templars around the world
\nwill commemorate the 700th anniversary of this unfortunate event with
\nremembrances and signs of recognition.<\/p>\n
To commemorate that fateful Friday the 13th, the TFA has planned
\nspecial activities in which everyone may participate, regardless of
\ngeographic location or schedule.<\/p>\n
We have created and posted to our web site a powerpoint presentation
\nwhich you may view by clicking on the link from our
\nwww.templarfellowship.org web site. We will also post a text only
\nversion. These presentations are designed to raise awareness of
\nTemplar History.<\/p>\n
We also encourage you to take a few moments on Saturday, October
\n13th, 2007, to remember what happened 700 years ago, and to wear a
\nTemplar or Maltese cross throughout the day. Please forward this e-
\nmail to others and call the attention of friends and relatives to the
\nlinks to these presentations at www.templarfellowship.org.<\/p>\n
Why should Templars commemorate this date? October 13th, 2007, marks
\nthe 700th year of the infamous day in Templar history when the King
\nof France, Phillip le Belle, ordered the mass arrests of all Templars
\nacross Europe. History attributes much of his success with this
\nastounding ruse to his ability to manipulate the Papacy.<\/p>\n
In some respects the events on this date might be compared to the
\n9\/11 attack or the bombing of Pearl Harbor, because the massive
\narrest destroyed countless lives and sent economic shock waves
\nthroughout the western world. Although sources differ as to the
\nactual number, approximately 4,000 Knights Templar were arrested
\nwithin a short time. The magnitude of the arrest was stunningly
\nsudden, and widespread. There was little resistance because most of
\nthe Templar fighting forces were widely dispersed. Most of those who
\nwere arrested were older and not able to resist such a massive
\nsurprise attack.<\/p>\n
King Phillip then ordered that these Knights be charged with heresy
\nunder the Papal Inquisition. Thousands were imprisoned and tortured
\nwith the purpose of extracting false confessions of heresy. A number
\nof them endured horrific executions such as being burned at the
\nstake. Those who escaped were forced into hiding and exile. They
\nchanged their identities and blended into society.<\/p>\n
On the evening of Friday, October 12th, 2007, the Grand Priory of
\nAustria will sponsor a public lecture at the University of Klagenfurt
\non the Templar Legacy. Dr. Erhard Zauner, Grand Commander Templar
\nOrder of Austria, will present a seminar on the arrest of the
\nTemplars 700 years ago. Dr. Zauner is a powerful, engaging and
\npopular speaker and draws sizable audiences from the surrounding
\narea. The Austrian Order will also hold a special members only
\ngathering on October 13th to observe this special day.<\/p>\n
In addition to our commemorations of wearing Templar crosses and
\nsetting aside a few moments of contemplation to remember the trials
\nof Templars past, please also join in a short meditation with our
\nAustrian colleagues at 1 pm US Central Time (8 pm Austrian time!) to
\nconnect as fellow Templars with our sister Order and share in their
\nobservance. We send them our best wishes!<\/p>\n
On Saturday, October 13th, 2007:
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Watch the 700 Tribute presentation at
\nwww.templarfellowship.org.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Wear your Templar or Maltese Cross.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Remember the sacrifices made by Templars 700 years ago!
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Keep our Austrian friends, and other Templar
\npresentations, in your thoughts.<\/p>\n
Linda Berthelsen
\nCommander, Templar Fellowship of America<\/p>\n
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Hope you find something to help with your own personal observance. If you can’t think of anything else, just light three candles for past, present and future Templars, preferably a red candle of remembrance for the past. But if that is impossible, close your eyes a moment and mentally “light” those candles. We will meet many of you on the mental and spiritual planes as we honor these special Knights, Ladies, Dames and Clerics of Tsion’s Temple tomorrow.<\/p>\n
“See” you there.<\/p>\n
700 years ago today, a new age began… Watch this awesome online slideshow: http:\/\/www.fixback.com\/page24.html<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
Katia R., Prioress
\nOrder of the New Knights Templar
\nhttp:\/\/northernway.org\/school\/templars.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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