Templars

"NO more purchased animals or sacrifices are to be brought through this gate."

Is this the basis of what is the Templars, were excommunicated and made to be purged against. That the Templars became a system (which they created) where the economic and social authority was made illegitimate. Therefore, not recognized by the Pope and repealed of their symbolic status with the church. It is unknown historically as to why. - Marco

Why the Templars were persecuted is unknown in history

The reasons behind the Templars' persecution remain a subject of historical debate and speculation. While the Templars were accused of serious offenses such as heresy, blasphemy, idolatry, and financial corruption, the true nature of their beliefs and practices remains shrouded in legend. The accusations were likely contrived to mobilize public opinion against the order and secure ecclesiastical approval for its actions. The Templars' wealth and independence drew envy, leading to their downfall. The Templars' enormous fortune was officially transferred to the Order of St. John, but much of it ended up in the hands of secular rulers, particularly in France.

The Templars' persecution was not solely due to the accusations but also the political ambitions of King Philip IV of France and the influence of Pope Clement V. The Templars' international networks and special rights placed them directly under the Church, which Philip perceived as a threat. The Templars' wealth and independence drew envy, leading to their downfall. The Templars' enormous fortune was officially transferred to the Order of St. John, but much of it ended up in the hands of secular rulers, particularly in France.