templar swordThe Templar Order was founded in 1118 to protect the sacred sites and secure the pilgrimage routes. The order reached its peak in the 13th century. The Templar Knights saw themselves as warriors of God, upholding the honor of the Church and Christianity. Their motto was "NON NOBIS, DOMINE, NON NOBIS, SED TUO NOMINI DA GLORIAM," meaning "Give glory, not to us, Lord, not to us, but to Your name." The Templars were a highly organized military force and