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Sovereign Spanish Magistral Order of the Knights Templar
✠ Description of the Order | Order of the Temple in Spain – Knights Templar SOMECT
The Sovereign Spanish Magistral Order of the Knights Templar (Somect) is a Templar order based on the principles and foundations of those who gave their lives and their faith to leave a profound mark on the history of military orders.
Of course, although we maintain the fundamental principles of the Order of the Temple, we are not unaware that today we live in the 21st century, and if we want to move forward, we must adapt to this era, without losing the values that made the Order of the Temple famous, such as Honour, Dignity, Justice, Respect and Faith, values that are unfortunately very difficult to find today.
That is why I encourage all those people, women and men, and especially young people who are attracted to these values and to military orders, to place their trust in our Order and join us in helping society to improve, always maintaining the values we have indicated above.
Bearing in mind that the Temple has always been a military order and that this must be maintained. Because if that were to disappear, the Temple would lose its identity and cease to be the Temple, becoming something different.
Recent Articles SOMECT - Sovereign Spanish Master Order of Knights Templar
✠ New SOMECT Headquarters - Sovereign Spanish Master Order of Knights Templar in Toledo ✠
✠ Attendance of the Order at the Investiture of the Knights and Ladies of the Order of Calatrava
On 9 October, the investiture of Knights and Dames of the Order of Calatrava was held at Calatrava Castle, attended by more than five Military Orders participating in the ceremony, including SOMECT, the Templar Order.
We hope that in the coming years all the Military Orders of Spain will be twinned, in order to improve relations between them and strengthen them.
✠ Distinguished in the Templar Order SOMECT ✠
SOMECT VIDEOS
An audiovisual overview of the history, structure, principles and institutional activity of the Sovereign Spanish Magistral Order of the Knights Templar.
RECOGNITION OF THE ORDER
Vatican Note 25/10/2018 ‘The Vatican recognises the Knights Templar’ as Independent Sovereigns not affiliated with any ecclesiastical hierarchy, having a direct relationship with His Holiness.
COOPERATION AND ALLIANCE AGREEMENT
On 15 December 2018, a bilateral cooperation and alliance agreement was signed between the International Templar Assembly (AIT) and the Templar Organisation SOMECT.
✠ New SOMECT Headquarters in Toledo
This will be the new headquarters of the Spanish Magistral Order of the Knights Templar (SOMECT) in the town of Dos Barrios, in the province of Toledo.
A headquarters to serve as the hub of the Order and a symbol of our SOMECT Order in architectural terms.
✠ Templar News | Spanish Order of the Temple ✠
Articles, press releases and informative content from the Sovereign Spanish Magistral Order of the Knights Templar on history, values and current affairs.
The Templar cross is one of the most recognized symbols of medieval history. Associated with the Knights Templar and the Order of the Temple, it represents values such as commitment, loyalty, and a spirit of service, forming part of the Templars' historical and cultural legacy.
Orden Caballeros Templarios - SOMECT
The Knights Templar left a significant mark on Spain through castles, fortresses, and commanderies that remain part of the country's historical heritage to this day. Places such as Ponferrada, Miravet, and Monzón offer the chance to discover the legacy of the Order of the Temple centuries after its dissolution.
Orden Caballeros Templarios - SOMECT
The Order of the Temple was founded in Jerusalem in the early 12th century by Hugues de Payens and a small group of knights. Its initial mission was to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land, giving rise to one of the most influential military and religious orders of the Middle Ages.
Orden Caballeros Templarios - SOMECT
The values of the Knights Templar—based on honor, discipline, loyalty, and service—continue to represent principles that inspire many people today. Their historical legacy transcends the centuries, keeping alive an ideal rooted in commitment and the pursuit of the common good.
Orden Caballeros Templarios - SOMECT
The history of the Knights Templar in Spain constitutes one of the most fascinating chapters of the Middle Ages. The Order of the Temple had a significant presence on the Iberian Peninsula, participating in the defense of territories, the construction of fortresses, and the development of numerous commanderies whose legacy can still be seen today.
Orden Caballeros Templarios - SOMECT
What is the Order of the Temple in Spain today? The Order of the Temple in Spain represents the historical and symbolic continuity of the legacy of the Knights Templar, keeping alive values such as honor, discipline, and service in the present day.
Orden Caballeros Templarios - SOMECT
