aenglaland:Interior of the Temple Church, built in the 12th century by and for the Knights Templar a
aenglaland:Interior of the Temple Church, built in the 12th century by and for the Knights Templar as their English headquarters. The structure was originally used for Templar initiation ceremonies. The ceremony involved new recruits entering the Temple via the western door at dawn. The initiates would enter the circular nave, and then take monastic vows of piety, chastity, poverty and obedience. In 1540, the church became the property of The Crown once again when Henry VIII abolished the Knights Templars in England. The Church still stands today and even holds weddings, but only for members of the Inner and Middle Temples. -- source link
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