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Welcome
message
from the Worthy Grand Prior, S.E. Chevalier Ian Sinclair KGCTpl
to the
Website of the Prince Henry St Clair, Preceptory & Commandary
of Scottish Knight Templars, for Masonic & Templar Studies.
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Chevaliers, Squires,
Friends, and all interested persons, Welcome to the new web
site of The Prince Henry St Clair Preceptory of Scottish Knight
Templars, which is situated at the Clan Sinclair Study
Centre, Noss Head Lighthouse Estate, Wick,
Caithness, Scotland
KW1 4QT.
The Preceptory was created within the old stable block,
which was built in 1847, by Alan Stevenson, who also
built the lighthouse. We have attempted to keep
as much of the authenticity of the stables as possible, and,
as you will see from the pictures, this has been successful. The
Preceptory and Commandary will serve as our headquarters for the
Scottish Knight Templars in Caithness, who wish to be active
in the research of Templarism.
You may ask why we
still have a need for Knight Templars in present day
society, when there appear to be no crusades to be fought,
and no pilgrims to protect.
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That may be so in the
reality of the situation, but if you stop and think
about it, there are still many other ways of operating a crusade,
for instance our concerted effort to further the cause in the search
for knowledge, the study of history, the preservation of archive
material, the continued efforts to preserve our Scottish
heritage, to save our ancient structures and monuments, the
current efforts to save Castle Sinclair-Girnigoe are a
fine example of what we can do to help, also it is our
endeavour to ensure all proven facts are recorded correctly,
that is the objective of our Preceptory, and its supporters,
This renaissance castle built between
the late 1300’s and late 1700’s, is a scheduled monument, listed
by the World Monuments Fund, and is currently undergoing archaeological
and building work, not only to preserve it but to make it a
safe visitor attraction accessable by wheelchair. The aim is
to re-open part of the castle as each phase is completed, after
the excavations, it will also reveal much more of what the castle
looked like in medieeval times. Why not combine a visit to the
castle with one to the Clan Sinclair Study centre which is nearby.
As happens in some
other orders, it is not our intention to sit on our
backsides, pontificating about how knowledgable we are, how long
we have been Templars, and that one day we may actually stand
up and do something constructive, instead of arguing about who
we recognise and who we don't, and who has the highest
gong, and where to put the comma, and the full stop.
The Prince Henry St
Clair Preceptory and Commandary, is situated next door
to the Clan Sinclair Study Centre, which contains many
rare, and valuable books which are there to be used.
Membership of the order
may be open to all men and women in the United Kingdom
and Overseas, who support Chivalric 'Christian' Ideals. People
of high ideals who hold other beliefs may also be admitted
to membership. Members may be absolved from any ritual
practices of the Order which may be contrary to the
practices of their religious beliefs.
Non nobis Domine, non nobis sed Nomini Tuo da Gloriam
{Not for us O Lord, not for us but in Your Name is the
Glory}
Fraternally
S.E. Chevalier Ian
Sinclair. KGCTpl.
{Worthy Grand Prior}
Scottish Knight
Templars
[Archivist to the Clan Sinclair Study Centre]
"To Serve God and Scotland"
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