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 | | Unknown to the lower levels in Masonry membership, Jacques de Molay, who denied Christ, is probably thought of by Masons as the last of the royal line of King David. |
 | | In the 31st degree ritual, known as the Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander" the letters "JM" (in memory of Jacques de Molay) are hung above the pedestal of the principal presiding officer, who is known as the Thrice Illustrious Commander. |
 | | This is speculation, but Molay was nailed to a door by the Kings torturers (but not killed), and perhaps to these Masons, in this "Secret" they equate this with Christ's suffering on the cross. |
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