"Do not be foolish in the requests you make to God, otherwise you will insult God through your ignorance. Act wisely in prayer, so that you may become worthy of glorious things. Ask for things that are honorable from Him Who will not hold back, so that you may receive honor from him as a result of the wise choice your free will had made. Solomon asked for wisdom (3 kg 3:8-14) - and along with it he also received the earthly kingdom, for he knew how to ask wisely of the heavenly king, that is, fo... more"Do not be foolish in the requests you make to God, otherwise you will insult God through your ignorance. Act wisely in prayer, so that you may become worthy of glorious things. Ask for things that are honorable from Him Who will not hold back, so that you may receive honor from him as a result of the wise choice your free will had made. Solomon asked for wisdom (3 kg 3:8-14) - and along with it he also received the earthly kingdom, for he knew how to ask wisely of the heavenly king, that is, for things that are important."
-St Isaac the Syrian
Picture: "A Prayer Before Departure" by Dmitri Shmarin
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Marc Blaydoe GT/Prior
Grand Turcopolier, Ordre Militaire Suprême Des Templiers (OMSDT)
Prior, Priory of the Holy Trinity
Dieu Avec Nous!
I have the pleasure of announcing two promotions. The first promotion is for Marc Blaydoe who serves the Order in two capacities; the first being our Grand Turco, which is a Grand officer position. His second capacity has been serving as Priory leader at the rank of Master Commander for the Priory of the Holy Trinity for one year. He has been a dedicated leader of that Priory and has now met all the qualifications to hereby be promoted to the rank of Prior. GT Marc will still be referred to as G... moreI have the pleasure of announcing two promotions. The first promotion is for Marc Blaydoe who serves the Order in two capacities; the first being our Grand Turco, which is a Grand officer position. His second capacity has been serving as Priory leader at the rank of Master Commander for the Priory of the Holy Trinity for one year. He has been a dedicated leader of that Priory and has now met all the qualifications to hereby be promoted to the rank of Prior. GT Marc will still be referred to as Grand Turco (GT), as his officer title takes precedence over his rank.
The second promotion is for our Grand Secretary, Renee' Nordio. GSY stepped in a year ago as an interim Priory leader for the Priory of St. Michael the Archangel. She served at the rank of Master Commander for one year, having now met all the qualifications to hereby be promoted to the rank of Prior. Since the appointment of Sir Mike Glenn to the rank of Master Commander who will now be leading the Priory of St. Michael the Archangel, GSY Renee' will now lead her home Priory, King David. GSY Renee' will still be referred to as Grand Secretary (GSY), as her Grand officer title takes precedence over her rank.
Please join me in congratulating both GT Marc and GSY Renee' on their well-deserved promotions.
“Almighty God, let us pause to pay tribute to our dearly departed. Let us honor the memory of the valiant servicemen and women who made the supreme sacrifice so that we may live in a country that is free. May they rest in peace. Keep their families in your good graces." AMEN
I have the pleasure of announcing promotion for Marc Blaydoe who serves the Order in two capacities; the first being our Grand Turco, which is a Grand officer position. His second capacity has been serving as Priory leader at the rank of Master Commander for the Priory of the Holy Trinity for one year. He has been a dedicated leader of that Priory and has now met all the qualifications to hereby be promoted to the rank of Prior. GT Marc will still be referred to as Grand Turco (GT), as his offic... moreI have the pleasure of announcing promotion for Marc Blaydoe who serves the Order in two capacities; the first being our Grand Turco, which is a Grand officer position. His second capacity has been serving as Priory leader at the rank of Master Commander for the Priory of the Holy Trinity for one year. He has been a dedicated leader of that Priory and has now met all the qualifications to hereby be promoted to the rank of Prior. GT Marc will still be referred to as Grand Turco (GT), as his officer title takes precedence over his rank.
Please join me in congratulating GT Marc on his well-deserved promotions.
GP Derek Nordio
OMSDT Knights Templar — with GT Marc Blaydoe
GC John Kelmy
KCP, Priory of St. Michael the Archangel