ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНЕ ОФОРМЛЕННЯ ОРДЕНУ ТАМПЛІЄРІВ ЗА «REGULA PAUPERUM COMMILITONUM CHRISTI TEMPLIQUE SALOMONICI»

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the organizational structure of the Knights Templar according to the Rule of the Templars. The author aims to investigate the impact of the Rule on the structural and functional organization of the Knights Templar. The study is based on a comprehensive approach, including the analysis of primary sources (the Latin Rule (Regula Pauperum Commilitonum Christi Templique Salomonici), chronicles, papal bulls) and literature (scientific articles, monographs). The methods were used: textual analysis, socio-cultural analysis, comparative studies, historical reconstruction, and content analysis. The study found that the Latin Rule was a key element in the organizational design of the Knights Templar. The Rule regulated not only the military and religious aspects of the Order's activities, but also social, economic, and medical ones. It established the hierarchical structure, rules of conduct, duties and privileges of the Order's members, which contributed to the organization's efficiency and adaptability. The Rule played a key role in the formation of the Knights Templar as an effective and disciplined military-monastic organization. It not only provided the legal and organizational framework for the Order's activities, but also reflected its cultural and spiritual values.