The First Crusade (1096–1099)
The First Crusade – The Pilgrimage of the Sword
A Holy Call to Arms
1095 – Council of Clermont:
Pope Urban II’s fiery sermon inspires thousands
1096 – People's Crusade:
An early, ill-fated attempt by untrained pilgrims.
Pope Urban II’s fiery sermon inspires thousands.
1097 – Siege of Nicaea & Dorylaeum:
First military victories for the Crusaders.
1099 – Capture of Jerusalem:
Crusaders reclaim the Holy City in a bloody siege.
Religious Significance
Why the First Crusade Mattered?
Seen as a righteous mission, the Crusade gave spiritual reward to those who fought. For many, it was a holy pilgrimage of penance and divine purpose.
Knights of the Order
Legacy for Christian Chivalry
The First Crusade inspired the founding of the Knights Templar. It remains a sacred symbol of the faithful warrior’s mission to defend Christendom.