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The Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage for Christian Ministers that was scheduled for February of 2024 is now rescheduled for February 2025.

New ‘viral’ news

You may be seeing some news coming out of Israel. Here’s the scoop.
Breaking news:
HAARETZ NEWS:  The Corona Cabinet convened tonight (Saturday) to discuss how to deal with the new coronavirus variant Omicron, which was first detected in Israel yesterday. According to the outline approved by the cabinet, vaccinated and recovering Israelis returning from abroad will have to quarantine for three days. Additionally, they will be required to undergo a corona test when they land, and another test 72 hours later.

This is in contrast to the current situation where returnees from abroad are required to undergo a single examination. In addition, the Cabinet announced that the entry of foreigners into Israel will be banned, except in cases approved by the Exceptions Committee.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN  Nothing at the moment.  The travel ban was initially put in place for 14 days beginning Sunday, November 28.  
The 2022 Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage is still a ‘GO.’  Only as we get closer to travel dates will any other decision be made once the State of Israel and Gate 1 Travel make their determinations.  Take a deep breath and keep your travel plans in order.

Can ministers apply to participate in this pilgrimage?

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE for Christian Ministers.  In this program, the various State Grand Commanderies of Knights Templar sponsor Christian Ministers on an expenses paid study pilgrimage in Israel for 11 days.  We do not solicit applications.  Local ministers are invited by individual Commanderies of Knights Templar to consider the possibility and a nomination form is submitted.  Each state has its own process for selection.  Selection of sponsored ministers from each state must be registered by September 30.  This is a fully packed itinerary and a physically aggressive program that involves 5 -7 miles of walking many days, often uphill or up steps and on uneven surfaces The KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE for Christian Ministers takes place in February of each year.

September 2025 UPDATE

It has certainly been a roller coaster year for Holy Land travel.  At this point the area of conflict is limited to the Gaza Strip, a small coastal location near Egypt.  Our pilgrimage plans do not travel anywhere near this area of the country.  Life in the rest of Israel does not limit travel or…

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2026

To all 2026 Pilgrim Ministers The 2026 Pilgrimage plan for Christian Ministers is in place and ready for travel in February. The bookings with our travel company, hotels, guide, locations, etc. are in place and ready for us in 2026.  All details will be updated on our website:  www.kthlp.com We do need to confirm that we…

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2026

To all Grand Recorders and Grand Commandery Holy Land Pilgrimage Chairmen and Committees The 2026 Pilgrimage plan for Christian Ministers is in place and ready for travel in February. The bookings with our travel company, hotels, guide, locations, etc. are in place and ready for us in 2026.  All details will be updated on our…

UPDATE – “In the Footsteps . . .”

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGEIt has been a real rollercoaster the last few months in the middle east and in managing arrangements for pilgrimages.  We were very close to having our minimum number of registrations and had several people expressing strong intentions to get signed up.  But news reports and other complications…

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

November 3 – 13, 2025 Open to anyone !!! Registrations continue to come in.  BUT, we do still have seats available. YES, we are going in November.  Tourism is already picking up in Israel.  The current conflict is limited to the Gaza area and is nowhere near anywhere we will be. This is a wonderful…

2026 Pilgrimage for Christian Ministers

TO: Grand Recorders and Grand Commandery Holy Land Pilgrimage ChairmenGate 1 Travel Agency has reserved places for two (2) groups of 30+ people for the 2026 Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage. The dates are: Group A: February 9 – 19, 2026 Group B: February 23 – March 5, 2026Travel date will be honored on a…

“FOOTSTEPS”

2025 “In the Footsteps of Jesus” Holy Land Pilgrimage We have begun to receive registrations for the Fall 2025 pilgrimage and are getting a strong positive response from a number of people.  I would encourage you to get your Registration Forms and Deposits to Emmett Mills to reserve your seats for this life changing opportunity. …

UPDATE KTHLP February 2025

“In the Footsteps of Jesus” Holy Land Pilgrimage – Nov 3 – 13, 2025a Pilgrim’s Journey for Sir Knights, Ladies, Friends and Guests We are moving forward on plans for the Fall 2025 Pilgrimage. Our reservations with hotels, travel company, airline are in place.  The time has come to begin to build our participant list,…

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You may be seeing some news coming out of Israel. Here’s the scoop.
Breaking news:
HAARETZ NEWS:  The Corona Cabinet convened tonight (Saturday) to discuss how to deal with the new coronavirus variant Omicron, which was first detected in Israel yesterday. According to the outline approved by the cabinet, vaccinated and recovering Israelis returning from abroad will have to quarantine for three days. Additionally, they will be required to undergo a corona test when they land, and another test 72 hours later.

This is in contrast to the current situation where returnees from abroad are required to undergo a single examination. In addition, the Cabinet announced that the entry of foreigners into Israel will be banned, except in cases approved by the Exceptions Committee.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN  Nothing at the moment.  The travel ban was initially put in place for 14 days beginning Sunday, November 28.  
The 2022 Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage is still a ‘GO.’  Only as we get closer to travel dates will any other decision be made once the State of Israel and Gate 1 Travel make their determinations.  Take a deep breath and keep your travel plans in order.

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