Official logo of the International Council of Knights Templar
Official Charter

The International Council
of Knights Templar

Concilium Internationale Militum Templi

Non Nobis Domine,
Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam.

Not unto us, O Lord, but unto Thy Name give glory.

Official Description

The International Council of Knights Templar (Concilium Internationale Militum Templi) is an international Christian charitable and humanitarian order established to promote Christian service, charitable works, community resilience, chaplaincy, humanitarian assistance, heritage preservation and fellowship among Christians throughout the world.

Inspired by the virtues and traditions associated with the historic Knights Templar, the Council seeks to demonstrate faith through service, integrity through leadership and charity through action.

The Council is a civilian Christian institution and maintains no military, governmental or sovereign authority. Its legitimacy derives from its Christian mission, public benefit, humanitarian service and adherence to the highest standards of governance and stewardship.

Corporate Style

For legal purposes

The International Council of Knights Templar

For ceremonial purposes

The International Council of Knights Templar

Concilium Internationale Militum Templi

For abbreviated use

ICKT

Post-Nominals

KCT
Knight of the International Council of Knights Templar
DCT
Dame of the International Council of Knights Templar
CCT
Commander of the International Council of Knights Templar
PCT
Prior of the International Council of Knights Templar
GPCT
Grand Prior of the International Council of Knights Templar

Proposed Seal

Outer Ring

Concilium Internationale Militum Templi

Inner Ring

Non Nobis Domine · Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam

Council seal
Centre Elements
  • † Jerusalem / eight-pointed Templar cross
  • † Open Bible
  • † Crown of Thorns
  • † Sword pointed downward — justice under God, peace through service

Founding Declaration

We, the Founders of the International Council of Knights Templar (Concilium Internationale Militum Templi), mindful of our Christian duty to serve God and our fellow man, do hereby establish this Council as an international fellowship dedicated to faith, charity, stewardship, honour and service.

We affirm that the Council exists not for privilege, power or prestige, but for Christian witness, humanitarian service, relief of suffering, preservation of Christian heritage and the advancement of the common good.

Non Nobis Domine, Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam

Not unto us, O Lord, but unto Thy Name give glory.

Official seal of the International Council of Knights Templar

Sealed by the Founding Council