Columbus Commandery #69

Columbus Commandery #69 Columbus Commandery #69 Who are the Knights Templar? They are, today, a part of the oldest and largest fraternity in the world. That is Freemasonry. Robinson.

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The international best selling-novel The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and the recent hit movie National Treasure starring Nicholas Cage have many people wondering who are or were the Knights Templar? A Commandery of Knights Templar is part of the York Rite of Freemasonry. Although no direct linage can be established between the ancient templars who fought in the Crusades ma

ny believe that the original ancient templars had reason to form what is now the fraternity of Freemasonry. The ancient order was established in 1118 when Hugh de Paynes petitioned King Baldwin II on behalf of himself and eight other knights for permission to establish themselves as a new religious order. The order took the name The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon and were located in Jerusalem. Over the centuries they would become known as the Order of the Temple. Under vows of poverty, chastity and obedience they devoted themselves totally to the military protection of pilgrims to the holy places. By 1307 they had become very powerful and the first international bankers. This power and control of monies led to the suppression of the order by King Phillip I of France, who owed them a considerable amount of money, and Pope Clement V. On Friday September the 13th, 1307 fifteen thousand templars were arrested and put into chains; a date that would live for centuries in the minds of millions as the unluckiest day of the year. Although most of the Templars in Europe were arrested, many escaped to Scotland and it is from here, many believe, that for their own protection they formed an “underground organization” that would one day become the Freemasons. For more information may I suggest two books: Born in Blood and Dungeon, Fire and Sword, both written by John J. If you are interested in Freemasonry and Templar Masonry feel free to ask.

Congratulations to the newly installed 2025 - 2026 Officers.
06/14/2025

Congratulations to the newly installed 2025 - 2026 Officers.

Congratulations to EC Michael J. Flanigan and officers for 2025-26- looking forward to another great year!
06/14/2025

Congratulations to EC Michael J. Flanigan and officers for 2025-26- looking forward to another great year!

12/29/2024

Companions,

It is with great sadness that we report the unexpected passing of Right Excellent Companion David Gizzo, District Advisor of the 11th Capitular District. REC Gizzo provided leadership in the District at every level as a Past District Deputy, Past District Education Officer, Past President of the District Officers Association and Past High Priest. He was recently elected to recieve the York Cross of Honor.

More details will follow as they come available. This is an incredibly difficult time for the family and they have asked that you respect their privacy as they finalize details.

Right Excellent Companion Gizzo will be greatly missed by many. Please keep his loved ones in thought and prayer in this difficult time.

Come support a great cause!
05/09/2023

Come support a great cause!

09/30/2022

MWB Timothy S. Wheeland reflects on his year as Grand Master of Ohio Masons in our most recent blog. Read the full conversation to learn more!

04/22/2022

Sir Knights,

Due to safety concerns at the Coshocton Temple the Inspection of Coshocton Commandey #63 scheduled for 4/23/2022 has been moved to the Cambridge Temple located at 730 Wheeling Ave, Cambridge, Ohio 43725-2332. Schedule for the day remains as it was published in the Roster. FFO 1:30PM, OOT 3:00PM, and Banquet 6:00PM. Please inform all your SK's of the change.
Courteously,
SK Jeff Gallaher
DDC-ECD

02/25/2022
The Sir Knights of Columbus Commandery # 69 wish you a Merry Christmas.
12/25/2021

The Sir Knights of Columbus Commandery # 69 wish you a Merry Christmas.

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