Invitation to the Inaugural Investiture of the Grand Commandery of Australia
To: Brother Knights, Sister Dames, Knight Aspirants, Squires, and Postulants of the Temple, Noble Sirs and Dames, esteemed Guests
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ and Chivalry,
Invitation to the Inaugural Investiture of the Grand Commandery of Australia
Saturday, 8th November 2025 — St. Stephens Uniting Church, Toowoomba
14:00hrs
“In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.”
It is with profound reverence and solemn joy that the Grand Commandery of Australia of L’Ordre du Temple de Jérusalem extends this formal invitation to Your Excellency and all noble brethren of the Order, to attend and witness the Inaugural Investiture Ceremony to be held on Saturday, the 8th day of November in the Year of Our Lord 2025, at St. Stephens Uniting Church, 51 Neil Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
This historic occasion marks a sacred and transformative chapter in the restoration and advancement of the modern Knights Templar within Australia. Gathered under the sacred banner of the Cross, Knights and Dames from across the Commonwealth and abroad will join in unity to celebrate the solemn Rite of Investiture — a ceremony deeply rooted in our ancient traditions of faith, chivalry, and service.
As it is written: “For many are called, but few are chosen.” — Matthew 22:14.
You are called. You are chosen. Let the Cross guide your path.
The day will be marked by:
The Inaugural Investiture Ceremony of the Grand Commandery
The blessing and commission of new Knights and Dames
Chivalric fellowship and sacred worship
An evening Gala Banquet
Further details, including ceremonial instructions, prescribed regalia, accommodation, and banquet arrangements, will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Kindly RSVP by 15th October 2025 to: templars@kta.org.au +61 478 884 328
We humbly entreat your presence, prayers, and blessing upon this sacred endeavour, as we restore and uphold the noble legacy of the Order of the Temple in service to Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Yours in the bonds of Faith, Honour, and Brotherhood,
Kind Regards,
Chevalier Gregory J Fellows KCTJ
Knight Commander of The Temple
Knights Templar of Australia OTJ - Grand Commandery
✠ L'Ordre du Temple de Jérusalem ✠
Non nobis, Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam
templars@kta.org.au
+61 478 884 328
