The mission of the Knights Templar was ______________.

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The Knights Templar, founded in the early 12th century, had a broad mission that included protecting Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land (thus, protecting the city of Jerusalem), providing safe passage for money and goods traveling between Europe and Palestine, engaging in financial transactions such as moneylending, and supporting charitable activities including relief for the poor. Their multifaceted role made them one of the most influential medieval military orders.

The Mission of the Knights Templar Was ______________