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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.
Knightly Topics
Issue 41
Provincial Ranks
Sept 2022
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2022
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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

Great Rank Appointments and Promotions for 2023

It is with great pleasure that we can announce the list of those Knights who have received an appointment in this Great Priory.

We hope that you will be able to offer them your full support at the KT Great Priory Meeting on Wednesday 17th May 2023.

Click here for the list of Great Priory Promotions and First Appointments

Yours in the Bonds of the Order

The NEW EDITION of Knightly Topics - Issue 41

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

This issue contains articles ranging from a candidate's view of the Malta Ceremony; a taste of history around the Castle of Saint Peter in Bodrum, Turkey; a report from the recent service for the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist at Clerkenwell; and a review of Provincial visits over the past year. There are invitations to a Burn's night, details of the Carol Service, an insight into Pilgrimages past and present and a hummus recipe from Zahra, the HR Manager of the Eye Hospital and roti from our very own Sub-Prior (the Provincial Baker-in-Waiting!)

Following a recent visit to the Eye Hospital by the Provincial Prelate and Provincial Vice-Chancellor, there is also the first of a new series "In conversation with..." which this time has a personal view and reminiscences from Marlene Katanasho, the Charge Nurse at the Muristan Clinic. Take a read through, there is much to explore.

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

Enjoy.

Gift of Sight Fair

This year The Province of London sponsored the Gift of Sight Fair, hosted by the Guild of SJEHG, back on Monday 5th December 2022 at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Tickets were just £5.00 or VIP Tickets at £30.00.

Instead of the usual Evening Reception, the event stayed open until 8.30pm, making it possible for people to pop along after work for their Christmas shopping needs. Mulled wine, drinks, food and snacks were available and a chance for many to meet members of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital including the CEO, and the Guild of St. John.

Click here to read more.