“A legacy of service”

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The Order is a Knighthood for accomplished Christian men (Knights) and women (Dames), who wish to carry on the traditions of the Temple.

Templar Legacy

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Discover the lasting legacy of the Knights Templar’s unique history

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St. James Priory

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Cathedral Church of St. James in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the home of the oldest congregation in the city. The parish was established in 1797. The Cathedral, with construction beginning in 1850 and opening for services on June 19, 1853, was one of the largest buildings in the city at the time. It was designed by Frederick William Cumberland and is a prime example of Gothic Revival architecture.

Modern Templars

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The Order of the Temple is a Christian ecumenical organization founded in 1804 by the physician Fabré-Palaprat with the support of Napoleon, and officially recognized in 1853 by Napoleon III. The Order operates on the basis of the traditions of the medieval Knights Templar. It reclaims the spirit of, but does not assert any direct descent from the ancient Order founded by Hugues de Payens in 1118 and dissolved by Pope Clement V in 1312.

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Contact

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Photos from the 2016 Investiture at St. James Priory.

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