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Manual of the L’Ordre du Temple de Jérusalem

(Published 8 August 2020)

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The L’Ordre du Temple de Jérusalem (OTJ): Its members are constituent
organizations, called Grand Priories, which represent one country. The Order is not a

secret organization and its members are not required to place the Order above any
legal, religious or moral obligation which they may otherwise have. The Order is a
Christian organization, based upon ecumenical Christian principles. The Order is an
international Christian and humanitarian organization, rejuvenated in 1804, which is
based on the ideals of chivalry maintained by the original Order. This manual
provides an overview of the structure and traditions of the OTJ. It is intended only

as a guide and its contents are not binding on Grand Priories or individual members.

PURPOSES OF THE ORDER

The purposes of the Order, as defined in its Statutes, are:

a. To provide an opportunity for the practice of ecumenical Christianity to
support the precepts of Christian Chivalry and to investigate and emulate the
historical ideals of the ancient Order.

b. To encourage and promote Christian humanitarian work and charity
generally, and especially in support of oppressed Christian peoples in the Middle
East.