Worship
 

Knights were required to attend church services multiple times a day or pray the Lord's Prayer thirteen times at 2 AM, seven times every three hours, and nine times for evening prayer if they couldn't attend services.

Diet

They ate only three meat-based meals per week and consumed simple, plant-based food at all other meals. Breakfast was not eaten, and meals were taken in complete silence, with hand signals used for communication. Scripture was read aloud during every meal.

Clothing and Grooming

Clothing was uniform in color (black, white, or brown) and had to be simple. Garments requiring assistance to put on were forbidden. Hair had to be "regular and orderly," and beards were not to be "excessive or facetious." Pointed shoes and shoes with buckles were prohibited.

Humility

The rule emphasized unselfishness and obedience. Knights were forbidden from wearing furs, hides, or skins. Gold, silver, and jeweled horse tack were also prohibited unless old and gifted. Family coat of arms or other "covers" were not allowed on weapons, shields, or armor.

Prayer

If Knights missed regular monastic services due to being in the field, they were allowed to say the Pater Noster (Our Father) in place of the services. They had to say 13 Our Fathers if they missed matins, nine if they missed vespers, and seven for other monastic offices. This also allowed men who did not know Latin to join the Templars, as they only needed to learn the Pater Noster.

Community

The rule promoted communal ownership of property, with gifts and letters addressed to all members.