The Priory of Saint King Charles the Martyr is based in the metropolitan Washington DC area.  We belong to the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (SMOTJ), Grand Priory of the United States of America - a modern Christian Order of Knighthood dedicated to:

• Seeking God in our lives and promoting love and respect for our community.
• Increasing understanding between religions, helping pilgrims visit holy places, and maintaining a Christian presence in the Holy Land.
• Supporting the poor, sick, and unjustly accused; standing against oppression, and protecting freedom of speech.
• Encouraging the noble ideas of Chivalry; maintaining the monuments, archives, and history of the Knights Templar.

MISSION STATEMENT - We are an ecumenical philanthropic organization protecting Christians at risk and keeping the road to Jerusalem open for all worshipers