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Vatican City, Oct 4, 2007 / 09:37 am (CNA).- "Processus contra Templarios," a book published by the Vatican Secret Archives on the subject of the Knights Templar will be presented on October 25 in the Vatican's Old Synod Hall. The book contains entire acts of the original hearing against the medieval military-religious order that was suppressed by Pope Clement V.

According to a communique made public yesterday, the new volume is “a previously unpublished and exclusive edition” that will have a print run "rigorously limited to 799 copies" and contains the "faithful reproduction of the original parchments conserved in the Vatican Secret Archives."

The project, "is part of the series of 'Exemplaria Praetiosa,' ... the most elaborate and important publication yet undertaken by the Pontifical Archives."

Comments: 18

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Published by: STP
NJ 11/09/2009 03:32 PM EST

I will be receiving my copy soon. I understand that this is a series of books. I got my copy because I purchased the 1st book so I'm not sure how you can get one unless you write directly to the Vatican press at customercare@scrinium.org

Published by: Lewis
Clinton, Michigan 10/20/2009 09:18 AM EST

Hello and greetings to all. For the earlier poster. I am willing to buy a copy of the "Processus contra Templarios". From anyone that has a copy and interested in selling it. Please feel free to email me at LMajor3@hotmail.com Thank you

Published by: John
London, UK 08/28/2009 05:34 AM EST

I have one of the 799 copies of Processus Contra Templarios that I would like to sell if anyone is intrested?

Published by: Matt Grimm
Chicago IL 05/29/2009 09:20 AM EST

I think the Knights Templar is an odd group of people.

Published by: Sir Knight Mike Morris
Owensboro, KY USA 10/31/2008 07:24 AM EST

I am a proud member of the Yorkright Bodies. I would like to obtain a copy for all of my Brothers in arms. Can someone direct me to where I achieve my goal.

Published by: Ann Marie Lynch
Burbank, CA 08/18/2008 03:30 PM EST

I would LOVE to purchase a copy of the Templar book released by the Archives. If anyone has any idea on how to get on a waiting list or where to go, please email me? Thank you!

Published by: Mike
Scotland UK 06/28/2008 09:54 PM EST

Since the Knights Templars were disbanded and presently are not recognised by the Vatican despite the Chinon Parchment of absolution, what is the point of joining this "Order"? Do Roman Catholics risk excommunication by joining even the ones which have genuine charitable status? I have been made aware that there are many "dodgy" Templar groups too, with a recent Vatican Edict condemning them! What is the Vatican's official stance regarding ANY type of Templar membership?

Published by: Danny Wilde
New Jersey 12/13/2007 11:26 PM EST

I am getting a copy - anyone interested? Best Offer.

Published by: STP
New Jersey 12/12/2007 10:39 PM EST

For those of you asking....it is published in English. I just reserved my copy after a very long time in trying to find out who to get it from. I originally emailed scrinium@scrinium.org

Published by: Gerry
New Brunswick, Canada 11/19/2007 01:45 PM EST

Its amazing how the Catholic Church so easily forgives itself for atrocities such as the persecution, torchering and killing of the Knights Templar.
It would be interesting to see them also absolve themselves for all the millions of people murdered by the Church in the last 2 millenium
also.

Published by: Chad
Lindsay, ON Canada 10/16/2007 05:13 PM EST

Why is only 799 copies being printed? What other things are being suppressed? Where can a copy of this book be purchased?

Published by: Brad Arnold
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, UNITED STATES 10/13/2007 03:00 PM EST

WHERE DOES A PERSON OBTAIN ONE OF THE ORIGINAL 799? THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ME TO BE THE FIRST OWNER FOR MY PLACE OF WORSHIP...

Published by: Robin Couture
Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA 10/12/2007 01:02 PM EST

Same question as a previous subscriber, when will it be published in English and how do we purchase a copy?

Published by: MH Cliver
San Francisco CA USA 10/12/2007 10:45 AM EST

When will Processus contra Templarios be available in English, and where can one obtain a copy?

Published by: Rev Jonathan Singleton
Freeport, IL - USA 10/12/2007 07:02 AM EST

As a member of Knights Templar, it's good to know that I'm cleared of heresy, especially since I preach and teach orthodox Christianity as an ordained Elder in the UMC! Thanks for clearing our names, Praise the Name above all names, Jesus Christ the LORD of all!!!

Published by: Jerri Piscatano
Toronto, Ontario, CA 10/11/2007 12:11 PM EST

Something that has always puzzled me as a observant Catholic: why does the Vatican have "secret archives"?

Haven't we always suspected the Freemasons just for the reason that they act so secretive?

Or is this just something that we are finally getting around to cleaning up?

Maybe just part of the ongoing housecleaning since that Galileo incident a few years back.

Whatever. I just put my trust in Papa that He will take care of me.

Published by: Jaques
UK 10/08/2007 01:50 PM EST

This may be in response to the annual campaign by modern-day followers of the Templar tradition.

A letter to the Pope was quoted in The Times newspaper in 2004: "We shall witness the 700th anniversary of the persecution of our order on 13th October 2007," the letter said. "It would be just and fitting for the Vatican to acknowledge our grievance in advance of this day of mourning."

On 25 October 2007, exactly 13 days from the morning of the anniversary, an official document will be released by the Vatican absolving the Knights Templar and confirming their innocence.

Published by: Anne
Juneau, Alaska 10/04/2007 06:00 PM EST

That's nice... We already know that the most powerful sect of monks in Catholic history was suppressed and tried for heresy. I want to know what the Vatican has of their documentation from before the suppression, from the beginning of the Knights Templar.

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