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Welcome to the website for the Knights Templar for the Province of London
With 29 Preceptories, many dating back to the 19th Century, and with around 800 Knights, it is a Province for London masons.
Ceremonies
Ceremony
Our ceremonies are based on the rituals, chivalric practices and beliefs of the Templars of old, producing a colourful and contemplative ceremony.
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Charity
Charity
Our charity work extends to the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem, treating patients regardless of ethnicity, religion or their ability to pay.
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Chivalry
Chivalry
The Knights Templar degree is open to all craft Freemasons who are also members of the Royal Arch and who also profess the Trinitarian faith.
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Knights of Malta
Knights of Malta
Becoming a Knight of Malta is part of a very colourful and detailed ceremony, drawing its inspiration and tenets from the Knights Hospitallers and is an appended order to the Knights Templar.
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Social
Social
Find out about what is going on in the Province, its events and social activities, and how you can get involved.
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Whats New
What's new!
Check out the latest information and updates.
London Support has launched with information on the St. John Eye Hospital, its work, its people and how you can make a difference
Read the latest update from the Eye Hospital on their situation in both Jerusalem and Gaza
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Welcome

I wish you a warm welcome to the website for the London Province of "The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta in England and Wales and Provinces Overseas", or as it is more simply known, the Knights Templar. Like Freemasonry, the Order has a number of provinces across the country, the Province of London being one of them. We serve around 900 Knights and I hope this website provides a little more information on our history, setup, charity work and social activities as well as providing a greater understanding and appreciation of our Order. Please feel free to browse and if you have any questions or wish to have more information, we will be delighted to hear from you.

Yours in the Bonds of the Order

Rt. E.Kt. David Thompson
Provincial Prior for The Province of London

London Provincial Carol Service
Saturday 7th December 2024 at noon

The annual Provincial Carol Service is to be held on Saturday 7th December at St. Andrew, Holborn - 5 St. Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AF.

The Right Eminent Provincial Prior would be delighted if you, your family and friends would join us for our service at the wonderful church where we held the Feast of St. John the Baptist earlier in the year. Our carol service will commence at noon on Saturday, 7th December. The service will be followed by a lunch the lunch that is designed to give Knights and their guests a sample of what they can expect to enjoy on any visit to either the main hospital in East Jerusalem or any of the other sites within the Eye Hospital Group, all of which are located in either the West Bank or Gaza rarther than Israel itself. We are not making making a political statement but are hoping to increase awareness of the working environment of the St John Eye Hospital Group. The choice of Palestinian hot lunches include chicken or falafel box or lamb or halloumi wraps, all with salad as well as wine and dessert. We will conclude our lunch, which will be in the church, by 3.00pm.

We receive great support from St. Andrew and Hiba, the Palestinian restaurant providing the food, and are able to offer a reduced price of £24 for adults and £12 for children.

CLICK HERE to book in, provide any dietary requirements or to make your apologies.

London Support is launched!

The central repository collates all the latest information relating to the St. John Eye Hospital in one place for all London Knights. Here you will find Facts and Figures, Interviews with staff and Case Studies, Presentation tips and tricks and background details on everything from the latest DNA research to the construction of the Tree of Hope. Check it out and you will find out 'How to Donate' or 'How to book a Trustee' as a speaker!

CLICK HERE for more information.

The LATEST EDITION of Knightly Topics - Issue 42

The new issue of the London Knights Templar magazine - Knightly Topics is now out!

This issue contains articles ranging from a taste of history at the Crusader fortress at Kerak; a fresh baking exercise; details of London Support; a round-up of the Provincial Carol Service and an update on the King Edward VII Preceptory of Improvement and much to explore.

Click here or the latest issue or go to the Knightly Topics section of the website and take the opportunity to browse past issues as well.

Enjoy.

An update on the situation for SJEHG in the Holy Land 050724

Below is an update from SJEHG on the current situation regarding the Hospital in Jerusalem and Gaza.

CLICK HERE for a copy of the latest update.

Provincial Active Officers

Many congratulations to those Knights who have been selected for Active Office within the Province.

Click here to see the complete list!

 

Provincial Appointments and Promotions

Many congratulations to those Knights who have received a Provincial Promotion or a First Appointment.

Click here to see the list!