Grand Priory of Knights Templar
in the United Kingdom
Aiding humanity on the pilgrimage through life
Welcome to the Grand Priory of Knights Templar in the UK
We are an interdenominational association of active Christians, with both clergy and lay members from all walks of life. Our Order follows the highest chivalric ideals of the medieval Order of Knights Templar which was founded by Hugh de Payens in 1119, but we make no claims to be direct inheritors of their noble history. Ours is a modern Order, built on fundraising and charitable activities which aims to improve society as a whole, not only in The United Kingdom.
Non Nobis, Domine, Non Nobis,
Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam
(Not to us, O Lord, not to us,
but to your name give the glory)
Anthony Cuthbert
Grand Prior
GPUK is proud to be a founding member of OSMTH, Ordo Supremus Militaris Templi Hierosolymitani.
Read more about the international Order by clicking the link below.
Founded in 1119, the medieval Knights Templar protected pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and other places of pilgrimage.
History of the Knights Templar
The Trust was originally started in 1982 by members of the Order. Our founders wanted to continue helping modern pilgrims by providing practical Christian care in the form of financial support.