GP Derek Nordio

on May 06 2026 at 11:21 AM public

Here is a little look at making wax seals. On every rank cert get one placed on it. The process is slow and takes a few hours to make a batch of seals. Hand crafted with care . lol

GP Derek Nordio
OMSDT Knights Templar
Defenders of the Faith

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I just got my SSGT certificate and it looks great. Thank you and GSY

SSGT Dominic DiMemmo
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on May 06 2026 at 01:02 PM

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on May 04 2026 at 10:24 AM public

We follow Christ, we are armed with the Sword of the Spirit and the Shield of Faith. We stand tall, we stand for our Lord.

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on April 25 2026 at 12:04 PM public

Sir Eric Fletcher
Marshal, St Joan of Arc Priory
Act and God will act

Sacred Byzantine Chant for Peaceful Prayer Hours and Deep Spiritual Reflection in Silence 🙏

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on April 13 2026 at 09:15 AM public

What did they wear?

The Knights Templar wore a distinctive white mantle with a red cross, symbolizing purity and sacrifice. Their attire also included practical battle gear like chainmail armor, helmets, and shields, designed for protection and mobility in combat.

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on April 10 2026 at 10:03 AM public

Stand as a soldier of Christ.

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on April 05 2026 at 10:33 AM public

Happy Easter / Resurrection Sunday. Jesus is risen!

Today, we celebrate the victory of life over death, of light over darkness, and of hope over despair. Easter is not just a celebration of an event in history; it is the fulfillment of God’s promise and the foundation of our faith.
The Resurrection of Jesus reminds us that suffering is never the end of the story. Just days before, we walked through the sorrow of Good Friday, witnessing the pain, sacrifice, and death of Christ on the Cross. It... moreHappy Easter / Resurrection Sunday. Jesus is risen!

Today, we celebrate the victory of life over death, of light over darkness, and of hope over despair. Easter is not just a celebration of an event in history; it is the fulfillment of God’s promise and the foundation of our faith.
The Resurrection of Jesus reminds us that suffering is never the end of the story. Just days before, we walked through the sorrow of Good Friday, witnessing the pain, sacrifice, and death of Christ on the Cross. It seemed like defeat. It seemed like the end. Yet, Easter morning reveals something greater—God’s power to bring life even from the grave. What appeared to be loss became the greatest victory.

It assures us that no matter how dark our lives may seem, no matter how heavy our burdens are, God has the final word. Just as the stone was rolled away from the tomb, the obstacles in our lives can also be overcome through His grace.

Easter also invites us into new life. The Resurrection is not only about Jesus rising from the dead; it is also about us being renewed. It calls us to leave behind our old ways—our sins, fears, and doubts—and to embrace a life filled with faith, love, and purpose. In Christ, we are given a chance to begin again, to be transformed, and to walk in the light of His truth.

Moreover, the joy of Easter is meant to be shared. The first witnesses of the Resurrection did not keep the good news to themselves—they ran to tell others. In the same way, we are called to live as witnesses of the risen Christ through our words and actions. Our kindness, compassion, and faith can reflect the joy of Easter to those around us.
As we celebrate this glorious day, may our hearts be filled with gratitude and awe. The Resurrection is a reminder that God’s love is stronger than anything we face. It is a love that conquers, restores, and gives life.

Happy Easter! Jesus is risen!

May this truth bring you lasting joy, unshakable hope, and a renewed spirit today and always. Alleluia!

GP Derek Nordio
OMSDT Knights Templar
Defenders of the Faith

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on March 20 2026 at 09:34 AM public

March 18, 1314, Jacques de Molay, the 23rd and last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was sentenced to death together with Geoffroi de Charney. They were burned at the stake on the Ile des Javiaux near the middle of the Seine River in Paris, France.
The Knights Templar had amassed a great deal of wealth and influence and thus became targets of retribution, both by the ruling classes of France led by King Philip IV and the Catholic Church headed by Pope Clement V.
Trumped-up charges of sodom... moreMarch 18, 1314, Jacques de Molay, the 23rd and last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was sentenced to death together with Geoffroi de Charney. They were burned at the stake on the Ile des Javiaux near the middle of the Seine River in Paris, France.
The Knights Templar had amassed a great deal of wealth and influence and thus became targets of retribution, both by the ruling classes of France led by King Philip IV and the Catholic Church headed by Pope Clement V.
Trumped-up charges of sodomy and blasphemy were brought against the religious order and Molay and several other Knights were arrested and made to confess to these crimes. They were most likely tortured by Inquisitors hired by the pope. The French king himself had borrowed a great sum of money from the Knights Templar and saw this as an opportunity to confiscate the massive amount of wealth and land they possessed.
Continuing to protest his innocence even while on the smoldering pyre, Molay is said to have shouted out as he was about to be executed, "From this your heinous judgement to the living and true God, who is in Heaven", warning the Pope that, within a year and a day, he and King Philip IV would be obliged to answer for their crimes in God's presence.
Lo and behold, Philip and Clement V both died within a year of Molay's execution; Clement succumbed to a long illness on 20 April 1314, and Philip died due to a stroke while hunting. Then followed the rapid succession of the last Direct Capetian kings of France between 1314 and 1328, the three sons and a grandson of Philip IV. Within fourteen years of the death of Molay, the 300-year-old House of Capet collapsed.
In September 2001, Barbara Frale found a copy of the Chinon Parchment in the Vatican Secret Archives, a document which explicitly confirms that in 1308 Pope Clement V absolved Jacques de Molay and other leaders of the Order including Geoffroi de Charney and Hugues de Pairaud. She published her findings in the Journal of Medieval History in 2004. Another Chinon parchment dated 20 August 1308 addressed to Philip IV of France, well known to historians, stated that absolution had been granted to all those Templars that had confessed to heresy "and restored them to the Sacraments and to the unity of the Church.

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on March 20 2026 at 09:33 AM public

🍀𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤🍀
𝑊𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑒' 𝑁𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑜
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the product of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling.

It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of... more🍀𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤🍀
𝑊𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑒' 𝑁𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑜
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the product of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling.

It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family.
At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family's estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala. During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity.
After more than six years as a prisoner, Patrick escaped. According to his writing, a voice—which he believed to be God's—spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland. To do so, Patrick escaped, walking nearly 200 miles from County Mayo, where it is believed he was held, to the Irish coast. After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that he experienced a second revelation—an angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Soon after, Patrick began religious training, a course of study that lasted more than fifteen years. After his ordination as a priest, he was sent to Ireland with a dual mission—to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish. Interestingly, this mission contradicts the widely held notion that Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland.
Although there were a small number of Christians on the island when Patrick arrived, most Irish practiced a nature-based pagan religion. Familiar with the Irish language and culture, Patrick chose to incorporate traditional ritual into his lessons of Christianity instead of attempting to eradicate native Irish beliefs. The Irish culture centered around a rich tradition of oral legend and myth. For instance, he used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish were used to honoring their gods with fire. He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish.
Lots of fun St. Patrick's Day stuff to read here: https://www.boutiquerenee.com/st-patrick-s-day

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on March 08 2026 at 06:13 AM public

Thank you Grand Prior Derek Nordio so much for the promotion to Master Commander. I am sincerely grateful for the recognition and the trust you’ve placed in me. I am excited to take on this new challenge and continue contributing to our order OMSDT.
God's blessings
Priory of St.Miltiades
Freedom in Christ

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We will have to get together for a phone call to go over leadership info, your welcome and i have faith in you with this new role

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ONWARD! DEUS VULT

CAA Parker Pearsall
Priory of the Holy Trinity
Dieu Avec Nous

on March 07 2026 at 08:19 PM

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on February 04 2026 at 08:44 PM public

Hello Grand Prior,
Did you not call me a while ago? You had a project in mind.
I hope you are doing well. Blessed New Year in God's grace.
In our Lord's service.

SGT Fr. Nicolas☀️

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