Knights Templar Tartans

[Mike1]

Hi Colin. The problem with trying to speak definitively about the Knights Templar is that there are currently some 125-plus groups currently claiming to be the "real" Knights Templar.

You are correct, in 1314 Jacques deMolay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was put to death which effectively brought a public end to the order. There doubtless were adherents that survived the round-up and massacre, but where they went and what happened from there is relatively unknown. One common myth is that they "saved the day" when The Bruce defeated Edward II at Bannockburn. Note that I did say "myth". ;)

I have several friends that are members of the Knights Templar of Scotland and I also know members of the York Rite Commandery that have received the Knights Templar Degree of that Order.

Everyone has a right to their opinion, I don't think Archangel was trying to insult those of you that are Masons.

I respect everyone's right to hold an opinion. I do not respect the use of the bait-n-switch tactic that Archangel chose to use. No different than me asking if someone is still beating their spouse and then refusing to say more "out of respect" and "because of the rules".

[Colin]

Hi Colin. The problem with trying to speak definitively about the Knights Templar is that there are currently some 125-plus groups currently claiming to be the "real" Knights Templar.

You are correct, in 1314 Jacques deMolay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was put to death which effectively brought a public end to the order. There doubtless were adherents that survived the round-up and massacre, but where they went and what happened from there is relatively unknown. One common myth is that they "saved the day" when The Bruce defeated Edward II at Bannockburn. Note that I did say "myth". ;)

I have several friends that are members of the Knights Templar of Scotland and I also know members of the York Rite Commandery that have received the Knights Templar Degree of that Order.

Interesting information. Thanks Mike and Doc. Funny how the Knights have made such a come back in the entertainment media recently (Da Vinci's Code, National Treasure, Kingdom of Heaven, etc). Nice to hear some of the real history.