Becoming a Templar Knight was a demanding process that combined spiritual commitment, physical training, and strict discipline. Candidates underwent intense preparation, including religious vows, military drills, and initiation rituals. This transformative journey ensured that only the most dedicated and capable men earned the revered title of Templar knight.
The Knights Templar was founded by the French Nobleman Hugues de Payen and the Abbott Bernard de Clairvaux’ in the year 1119.
Joining the Templars was a massive commitment as there were so many rules. Once you had joined the order you were no longer allowed to have physical contact with women or even family members!
It was a very disciplined and focused life and only very mentally strong people would have made it as a Templar Knight.
Papal Bull *Church Backing
The Knights templar started as an unofficial unit but decades after its inception it got the backing of the Church which allowed it to rapidly expand throughout Europe.
The Idea behind its creation was to create a military order that would protect the Church and Christian pilgrims right across the Holy lands.
A Papal Bull from the Pope that supported the Knights Templar as an organization was declared in the year 1139.
Initiation Process Ceremony
Stages & Rules for Joining
- The person committed themselves wholeheartedly to the order
- During the ceremony, new members had to swear to vows of poverty, chastity, piety, and obedience
- Members also had to give away all their worldly goods and wealth to the order
- You could not be married, although it was sometimes allowed under certain conditions
- You had to join for life, exceptions were sometimes made to this rule
- Outsiders were discouraged from attending the ceremony
Once you had been accepted into the ‘Order’ you were a member for life!
