Commandery of Beja of the Great Priory of Portugal meets today in Alvito | Radio Voice of the Plain – 104.5FM
It also informs that this “Commendation of Beja belongs to the largest Order of Knights Templar worldwide and is the only one represented in the United Nations (UN), as an organization accredited by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The Grande Priorado de Portugal is a national non-profit organization that follows the ideals of the Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, through its Commendations, which includes the Commendation of Beja”.
The objectives of the Commendation of Beja are also revealed, namely “the study, clarification and historical and academic preservation of the medieval Order of the Temple and its relationship with Portugal and the world. To help perpetuate the traditions, customs and values of this ancient monastic and military Order. Provide solidarity and fraternal help to needy individuals. Provide assistance to social institutions, chosen for their activities and efficiency. Cooperate with scientific, religious, civic, social and other societies that share the same principles and beliefs as the GPP. Develop and maintain chivalric activities and projects in defense of the social order based on Christian values and maintain the focus on our growth and implantation in the national territory, more specifically in the south of the Tagus, which is the reason that motivated the foundation of our Commendation of Beja”.