The papal bull 'Vox in excelso' marked a significant turning point in medieval history as it officially disbanded the Knights Templar, an order founded around 1119 that grew immensely powerful during the Crusades. The Templars were both a military order, protecting pilgrims in the Holy Land, and a financial institution, developing a network of banking and land holdings across Europe. Their rapid accumulation of wealth and influence made them a target for suspicion and envy. Accusations of heresy, debauchery, and moral corruption were leveled against them, often in the context of a broader power struggle between the papacy and monarchies, particularly that of France.King Philip IV of France played a crucial role in their dissolution, motivated by his financial difficulties and the significant debts he owed to the Templars. Seeking to eliminate his creditors and seize their vast wealth, Philip orchestrated a campaign against them. On Friday, October 13, 1307, many Templar leaders were arrested, tortured, and forced to give false confessions regarding their supposed crimes. These events set the stage for Clement V's eventual decision to abolish the order, influenced by Philip’s persistent demands and the pressure of public opinion.The bull 'Vox in excelso' not only ended the Knights Templar's long-standing history but also gave rise to numerous myths and legends that would entwine the order’s legacy with notions of secret knowledge and treasure. The remaining Templar assets were transferred to other orders, yet the disbandment struck a significant blow to the medieval military and financial landscape, with long-lasting repercussions in both religious and secular realms.