OSMTJ – INTERNATIONAL
Ordre Souverain et Militaire du Temple de Jérusalem
INTERNATIONAL CONVENT
OF
OSMTJ INTERNATIONAL
2025
ANTWERP
OSMTJ INTERNATIONAL invites you to their International Convent that, this year, will take place in ANTWERP, Belgium, and that will take us straight to the ‘roots’ of our historical Order: ORVAL and BOUILLON, both located in Belgium.
Grand Master H.E. Mgr. Rudy R.H.R. STEVENS & the members of the GRAND MAGISTERIAL COUNCIL “GMC”, welcome there the representatives from more than 30 countries spread across Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa and Asia.
We will stay at the famous and beautiful 4-star THEATRE HOTEL ANTWERP hotel. During this visit, there will be plenty of time to get acquainted and fraternize with each other and visit the many historical sites this region has to offer.
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Program
TUESDAY 9 SEPEMBER 2025
- Arrival of participants at BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL Airport.
- Transfer from Airport to THEATER HOTEL ARENBERG, Antwerp,
- Free time in hotel and plenty of opportunity to explore Antwerp City and to get to know each other,
- Informal dinner in civilian clothes (optional),
- Drink in bar, (optional),
WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 08:00-10:00h. : Breakfast (included),
- 10:30-12:30h. : INTERNATIONAL MEETING / CONFERENCE
- Welcoming, Goals, Targets, Future & Carita
by H.E. Mgr. Prof. Dr. Rudy R.H.R. STEVENS, KGCTJ
Grand Master Magister Supremus of The Order, - Coffee Break,
- Lectures,
- Welcoming, Goals, Targets, Future & Carita
- 12:30h. : Lunch,
- 14:00h. : VISITING ANTWERP
Discover
ANTWERP
DIAMOND CITY
Antwerp, located in Belgium, in the region of Flanders, is a city rich in history and culture, famous for its world port, one of the largest in Europe. With its Gothic architecture, world-renowned museums, and the famous diamond district, Antwerp is a fascinating destination where the past and present meet harmoniously.
- 18:00h. : Back to Hotel / Refreshment,
- 19:00h. : Dinner,
- 20:30h. : NIGHT CONCLAVE & INVESTITURE
- 23:30h. : DRINK @ BAR
THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 07:00-08:00h. : Breakfast (included),
- 08:30h. : departure to ORVAL
- 11:30h. : Lunch,
- 13:30h. : visiting and exploring the historical site of the ‘Abbey of Orval’, “Abbaye d’Orval”,
- 16:00h. : departure to MARVILLE (France),
- 17:00h. : check in at hotel MARVILLE (FR),
- 19:00h. : Dinner,
FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 08:00-10:00h. : Breakfast (included),
- 10:00h. : After a brief stop at an authentic Templar commandery and cemetery, we make our way to BOUILLON (BE)
- 11:00h. : visiting and exploring the historical site of the ‘BOUILLON CASTLE’ – Château de Bouillon, is a medieval castle located in the town of Bouillon in the province of Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium. The Lord of the Castle, Godfrey of Bouillon sold it in 1082, in order to finance the First Crusade. Under his leadership, they conquered Jerusalem a few years later. He was the Grand Master of the ‘Order of Sion’, the ‘inner circle’ of the Knights Templar.
- 15:00h. : departure to ANTWERP,
- 18:00h. : Back to Hotel / Refreshment,
- 19:00h. : Dinner,
SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 08:00-10:00h. : Breakfast (included), MEETING with all Grand Cross Officers / Masters / Generals / National Grand Prior Magisters & Grand Prior Magisters at breakfast table,
- 12:00h. : Free day in Antwerp, plenty of opportunity to rest, to visit Museums, Antwerp Port, and to shop in the town,
- 20:00h. : GALA DINER
SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2025
- 08:00h. : Breakfast (included), Packing, Checking Out, Return to Brussels International Airport….
Price : 870,00 € / 906,00 $ p/p
Included in this price:
- Access to the Convent with International Conclave, Meetings and Investiture,
- 6x days / 5x nights Hotel with free use of accommodation and facilities on basis of double room,
- Welcome package,
- 5x Breakfast,
- Coffee Break,
- Gala Dinner,
- Transfers Brussels/Antwerp – Antwerp/Orval – Orval/Bouillon – Bouillon/Antwerp – Antwerp/Brussels,
- All Entrances,
Not included: Lunches & Dinners,
Extra :
– Single room (5 nights): + 240,00 € / 250,00 $
– Extra day double room: + 140,00 € / 150,00 $
– Extra day single room: + 120,00 € / 125,00 $
Advance payment required:
due 300,00 € (non-refundable)
Payments should be made to the account of the Grand Priory of OSMTJ Belgium, stating Name, First Name, Country and double or single room and this before date of : February 1sth,2025.
To the account of:
OSMTJ BELGIUM / OSMTJ INTERNATIONAL
BANK : BE22 3631 6968 2847
IBAN : BE22 3631 6968 2847
BIC : BBRUBEBB
BANK : ING
DRIESHEIDE 84 BE 2980 Halle-Zoersel
BELGIUM EUROPE O.N. # : 0649.895.941.
Mail: info@osmtj-international.net
Tel.: 0032 (0)475.240.132.