Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, faced execution after years of persecution by King Philip IV of France and Pope Clement V.
As the flames consumed him on the Île de la Cité, he boldly cursed his persecutors, predicting they would soon follow him in death, a prophecy that reportedly came true within the year.
Though his life ended tragically, de Molay’s courage, defiance, and mysterious final words cemented his place in history, inspiring legends, myths, and fasci... moreJacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, faced execution after years of persecution by King Philip IV of France and Pope Clement V.
As the flames consumed him on the Île de la Cité, he boldly cursed his persecutors, predicting they would soon follow him in death, a prophecy that reportedly came true within the year.
Though his life ended tragically, de Molay’s courage, defiance, and mysterious final words cemented his place in history, inspiring legends, myths, and fascination with the Templars for generations.
Priory or St. Michael the Archangel
Miles Domini mei Christi
