Faith
Christian conviction stands at the heart of the Order and gives purpose to its work.
IA Chapel of St Thomas of Acon
Faith. Fellowship. Service. Ednyfed Fychan · No. 21
A Christian chivalric masonic Chapel within The Commemorative Order of St Thomas of Acon.
Eligible Templar Knights: the first step is simply to begin a conversation.
Our foundations
The virtues that bind our Chapel
Ancient ideals expressed through fellowship, charitable service and a shared Christian faith.
Charity
Compassion becomes action through practical support for worthy causes and those in need.
IIFellowship
A bond of mutual respect, loyalty and friendship unites the Sir Knights of the Chapel.
IIIHeritage
We preserve a distinctive tradition while carrying its values responsibly into the present.
IV
A knightly inheritance
Courage shaped by service
The history remembered by the Order is not simply one of arms, but of duty: honouring the fallen, aiding captives and serving those in need.
Artwork from the 2025 Chapel presentation
Our heritage
From Acre to a living modern Order
The story begins amid the trials of the Third Crusade and the charitable mission of an English chaplain named William.
Research in medieval records preserved at London’s Guildhall Library traces the tradition to Acre. Those records survived the Great Fire of 1666 and inspired the modern revival of the Order.
Dedicated to St Thomas à Becket, the Order continues to unite Christian masonic fellowship with charitable service.
1189
Roots in the Third Crusade
The historical narrative begins during the Third Crusade, when English forces travelled to the Holy Land.
1191
Service at the Siege of Acre
The chaplain William buried fallen Christian knights and later raised funds to ransom captives. “Acon” derives from Acre.
1973–74
The modern revival
The Commemorative Order was re-established in modern form under charter from the Grand Master’s Council.
2001
Ednyfed Fychan Chapel
Chapel No. 21 was consecrated on 1 December 2001 within the Province of Cheshire and North Wales.
Tradition renewed
From remembrance to living fellowship
The modern Order carries its heritage forward through Christian fellowship, ceremonial tradition and practical charitable work.
Artwork from the 2025 Chapel presentation
The wider Order
One Chapel within an international fellowship
The Commemorative Order of St Thomas of Acon is an independent British Christian masonic organisation.
Its basic organisational unit is the Chapel. Ednyfed Fychan Chapel No. 21 operates within the Province of Cheshire and North Wales and under the wider Commemorative Order.
The Order supports the upkeep of Canterbury Cathedral through charitable work and gathers there for an annual pilgrimage and service.
A place to deepen fellowship and renew purpose.
If the character of the Order resonates with you, a discreet enquiry is warmly welcomed.
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Meetings & events
The Chapel calendar
Dates are published after confirmation. Members should refer to their formal summons for complete details.
Next Chapel meeting
Meeting details are available by private enquiry
Members receive complete information by formal summons. Eligible Templar Knights are welcome to ask about the life of the Chapel.
Private ceremonial and member information is intentionally not published on the public website.
Membership
A fellowship entered by invitation
Membership of Ednyfed Fychan Chapel is restricted to subscribing members of a Knights Templar Preceptory or Commandery in amity with the Great Priory of the United Religious, Military and Masonic Order of the Temple of England and Wales.
If the Chapel’s faith, fellowship and tradition resonate with you, we would be pleased to hear from you.
A warm welcome begins with a discreet conversation.
There is no presumption and no obligation—simply an opportunity to ask questions and understand the Chapel more fully.
- Step 01
Confirm eligibility
Review the qualifying Knights Templar membership requirement below.
- Step 02
Make an enquiry
Contact the Chapel privately and tell us that you would like to know more.
- Step 03
Begin a conversation
The Chapel can explain the next steps; membership remains by invitation only.
Membership is Christian in character and by invitation only.
Candidates must be subscribing members of an eligible Knights Templar Preceptory or Commandery.
Interested Templar Knights are welcome to make a discreet enquiry.
Contact the Chapel
Begin with a quiet conversation
Eligible Templar Knights may contact the Chapel directly. General information about the wider Order is available from its official website.