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?

The Templar Commandery at Alphen, the Netherlands

The Knights Templar held a significant but often overlooked presence in the northern Netherlands. In Brabant they had their commandery at Ter Brake near Alphen. What is known?

4 New maps of Templar sites in Poitou-Charantes, France

Recently TemplarsNow added four new departments in Western France to its collection of Templar site maps. All departments are in the former Poitou-Charantes region. Check out the new maps for Charante, Charante-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne!