Warrior monk or monk-soldier is an established expression derived from Bernard of Clairvaux used to designate members of military and hospitaller religious orders, primarily the Knights Templar. The expression "monk-soldiers" is commonly used (and in modern times often overused) to describe the Templars.
Warrior monk or monk-soldier is an established expression derived from Bernard of Clairvaux used to designate members of military and hospitaller religious orders, primarily the Knights Templar. The expression "monk-soldiers" is commonly used (and in modern times often overused) to describe the Templars.
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