A Christian Order
Grounded in Christian faith, prayer, and charitable service.
Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem
The Order
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A modern Christian chivalric order devoted to faith, service, humanitarian work, and the enduring ideals of Christian knighthood.
Rooted in the legacy of the historic Knights Templar, the Order supports charitable works, Christian communities, and humanitarian efforts in the Holy Land and throughout the world.
What the Order Is
A Christian chivalric Order rooted in faith, service, and continuity.
The Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem is a modern Christian chivalric order of Knights and Dames committed to charitable service, Christian fellowship, and faithful witness in the modern world.
The Order carries forward a living tradition shaped by prayer, discipline, humility, fellowship, and active support for Christians and communities in need.
A Chivalric Order
Encouraging disciplined conduct, honor, responsibility, and service.
A Living Order
Part of an international Order expressed through local Priories and service.
A Living International Order
Present throughout the world through Grand Priories and local service.
The Order operates internationally through Grand Priories, Priories, and affiliated bodies united by Christian faith, charitable service, humanitarian work, and shared chivalric principles.
The Rule & Ideals
Faith expressed through disciplined service.
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Faith
Christian faith guides our conduct, service, and fellowship.
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Honor
We strive to live with integrity, humility, and moral courage.
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Service
We serve our communities, the Church, and those in need.
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Discipline
We encourage personal discipline, responsibility, and steady service.
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Charity
We support humanitarian works and Christians facing hardship or persecution.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40
Service in the Modern World
Continuing the mission through faithful works and witness.
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Support for the Holy Land
Supporting Christian communities, humanitarian efforts, and charitable initiatives connected to the Holy Land.
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Humanitarian Projects
Supporting charitable and humanitarian projects serving vulnerable communities.
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Religious Freedom
Advocating for human dignity and support for Christians facing hardship or persecution.
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Ecumenical Fellowship
Encouraging cooperation, fellowship, and shared Christian service across traditions.
The Priory of St. John the Baptist
A local expression of a wider Order.
The Priory of St. John the Baptist carries the mission of the Order into local life through Christian fellowship, charitable service, spiritual growth, and active participation in the work of GPUSA and the international Order.
Local Service
Serving our communities, churches, and those in need.
Order Fellowship
Connected to fellow Knights and Dames throughout the wider Order.
Faith in Action
Faith expressed through prayer, discipline, fellowship, and charitable service.
Called to serve, support, or learn more?
Explore the work of the Order, discover opportunities to serve, and learn more about membership in the Priory.