Sentier des Coteaux - Ordre Teutonique

The Teutonic Order, whose initial activity was to defend Christendom against the Infidel, both in the Holy Land and Eastern Europe, came to Liege in 1254. Well organised and established throughout Europe, this religious and military order drew its wealth from its Commanderies.At the end of the 13th Century, the Teutonic knights settled behind the Palace of the Prince- Bishops, and were headed by a “Grand Pastor” or “Grand Priest” rather than a knight! This is explained by the patronage of the churches of Saint-André and Saint-Gangulfe, from which theCommandery benefited directly.