The order, founded on the principle of poverty, became synonymous with wealth due to privileges and properties acquired for crusading, provoking envy from other clergy.
Legends of 'Templar greed' were perpetuated by those who envied the financial privileges of the Templars, who effectively diverted tithes meant for others.
Although stories of Knight Templar treasure fueled public imagination, most tales were exaggerated, overshadowing their actual contributions to crusading efforts.
Criticism of the Templars accused them of not allocating their supposed riches for charity, a notion the Templar brothers rejected as unfounded.
Collection
[
|
...
]