Next MCF-reading in Catalköy: The Templars

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
03/04/2009 10:31

Seats for the next MCF-reading "The Dark History of the Knights Templar" are limited to 50 and bookings were already received. If you want to have a special lunch before the 3 o'clock reading (mixed Thai platter, from 12 am): please order soonest with Des Dietrich from the Bo Thai Restaurant: 0533 868 3497.



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DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
03/04/2009 10:43

An illustrated lecture by MCF founder Hans Doeleman

THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

Origins. Short, violent rule of Cyprus. The downfall.



The Order of the Knights Templar was founded by a vassal

of the Count of Champagne, Hugh de Payens, acting in collaboration with André de Montbard, the uncle of the (in)famous Bernard of Clairvaux.



In 1118, the two knights along with seven companions announced to the monarch of the Latin Kingdom (in the Holy Land) that it was their intention to found an order of warrior monks so that 'as far as their strength permitted, they should keep the roads and highways to and from Jerusalem safe... with a special regard for the protection of pilgrims.'



The new order took vows of personal poverty...



But they became the first bankers of the world...



The king granted them quarters which included the stables of what was believed to be the Temple of Solomon.



The Patriarch of Jerusalem granted the new order of knights the right to wear the double barred Cro

madmazz


Joined: 14/01/2009
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Message Posted:
03/04/2009 16:56

Thanks DutchCrusader, have booked 3 seats.

Arthur


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Message Posted:
03/04/2009 23:22

so mote it be

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/04/2009 08:36

Only 8 seats left.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/04/2009 10:10

Only 4 seats left (sorry: no entry without a booking!)

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
17/04/2009 20:41

The lecture is FULLY BOOKED now.

MimoMar


Joined: 26/01/2009
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Message Posted:
17/04/2009 20:43

A load of funny handshakers, squaring up with each other!

LOvegod


Joined: 22/03/2009
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Message Posted:
17/04/2009 21:22

Some of the templars were later put on trial in nicosia but proved innocent