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A traditional observance of the Feast of Saint Jonn the Baptist originally adopted by Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13, Knights Templar on July 4th, 1882.

While sorting through the archives of Ann Arbor Commandery No. 13, Knights Templar we came across an 1882 copy of our by-laws, and after noting how thick the text seemed, we found that in the back was a special ritual for observing St. John the Baptist Day. The ritual was produced by three of our members, two of which were clergymen, and includes elements standard to English liturgical worship along with prayers unique to the Knights Templar. We do not know how long this ritual was performed or when it fell out of use, but this year we'd like to present it to our fellow Sir Knights, and the public as a whole.

The event will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, and will begin at 4pm at the Zal Gaz Grotto.

Dress will be templar uniform with sword or business, with ladies in Sunday best.