Templar religious life in the West

As found earlier, the religious life of the Knights Templar remains an underexplored area of medieval history. Artifacts and documents are lacking and dispersed following the Order's dissolution in the early 14th century. At the same time, the Templars prosecution in the West did render much data. These indicate that Templar religious practices were not enforced by a centralized administration, but exhibited significant regional variations in their liturgical life. Some details. 

The Cistercian links to the cult of Mary Magdalene

The cult of Mary Magdalene, as it is understood today especially in France, has its origins in various historical and religious developments over centuries. How did it develop and what role was played by the Cistercian Order?

October 13, 1307 - the men that brought the Templars down and their motifs

The run-up to the arrest of many French Knights Templar on October 13, 1307 was marked by betrayal and manipulation. Key figures like Esquieu de Floyran and others accused the Order of heresy, helping King Philip IV justify their arrest and suppression. What were their motifs?