The Five Virtues



The Five Virtues of the Templars

The Templars live according Five Virtues.

Origin
 * Contribute to a world, free of evil
 * Be righteous, merciful and show courage
 * Be pure of soul
 * Protect and help those in need
 * Don’t give in to temptation

The Five Virtues are first mentioned by Archbishop Barlonder long before the Templars were founded. He wrote them down in his book and Grandmaster Akatar the First was inspired after reading this book and used the Five Virtues as a basic for every Templar.

It’s also commonly said that the Five Virtues are based on an old saying: ‘I’ll fight for my land, follow the light to the end’.

Templars

The Templars live according the Five Virtues. Not living by them as a Templar, is heavily punished. Every new recruit initiated to the Templars have to say the Five Virtues as part of his initiation.

The red cross

The Five Virtues are often symbolized in the red cross of the Templars (see image).