St. Omer Commandery No. 19
Knights Templar
The Commandery of Knights Templar is the final body of the York Rite, a Christian order of Masonic knighthood inspired by the ideals of the medieval Knights Templar.
What is the Commandery?
Unlike the Lodge, Chapter and Council, which confer degrees, the Commandery confers three orders: the Order of the Red Cross, the Order of Malta and the Order of the Temple. The Commandery is the Christian branch of the York Rite, and we encourage every Christian Mason to become a member.
Knights Templar are known for their uniforms and drill, their service at Masonic events, and their support of charities such as the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, which funds research into eye disease and helps people who could not otherwise afford eye care.
St. Omer Commandery No. 19 meets on the fourth Monday of each month, with a meal before the meeting.
The three orders
- Order of the Red Cross
- Order of Malta
- Order of the Temple
Who can join?
- A Royal Arch Mason in good standing
- Professes belief in the Christian religion
Ask us about any other requirements, and about joining the York Rite bodies that come before the Commandery.
