A: No modern group has an unbroken legal line from 1312. OTJ is a lawful 21st-century revival under Swiss association law, continuing the Christian chivalric ideals of the medieval Order.

A: Internationally governed by Swiss law. In Australia, we are registered with The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) as Knights Templar of Australia (ABN 14 923 949 856) and our Foundation is incorporated in Queensland and registered with the Department of Fair Trading (IA4872265) with ABN 38 761 771 160

A: Yes. Our Statutes and Rules are published at otj.ngo, showing elected leadership, a legislative council, and standing committees.

A: We respect the Charter as an historic document, but our legitimacy rests on modern legal structure and transparent operations, not medieval paperwork.

A: We conduct real charitable work in Australia and abroad—supporting the vulnerable, funding ministries, and running initiatives like the 200 Club and Silent Knight outreach. Supporting the opposition of Human Trafficking and the Persecution of Christians.

A: We have public legal identifiers, international recognition, published governance, charitable compliance, and a clear Christian mission—none of which “vanity” groups can show.