Grand Master

The master is the highest authority of a warrant, with almost absolute power, both militarily and political or religious. He was elected by the council, composed of thirteen monks, from whence they derive their name thirteen components. The office of Master is for life, and his death, thirteen, convened by the prior over the order, choose the new.

Grand Master

The master is the highest authority of a warrant, with almost absolute power, both militarily and political or religious. He was elected by the council, composed of thirteen monks, from whence they derive their name thirteen components. The office of Master is for life, and his death, thirteen, convened by the prior over the order, choose the new.