Chivalry Nobility Ministry
Malo Mori Quam Foedari
Frequently Asked Questions
1 - What is the Order of St. Maria of Gerusalem?
The Order of St. Maria of Jerusalem in the House of Antioch and Svevia is neither an Order of Knighthood of the Holy See or the Italian Republic but maintains good standing and in communion with the Church and legal status with the Italian Government that recognizes Non-State Order of Chivalry. The International Organization was formed in 1993 as a type of Chivalry Organization to benefit various charities in needy places in the World.It is an International Ecumenical, Non-Profit Organization with no affiliation with any current or ancient noble or royal house or any other order of chivalry.
2 - Do I have to be Christian or religious to join the Order?
The candidate must be of the Christian Faith of any Denomination. Be over eighteen, son or daughter of a full member may be allowed to join at the age of seventeen.
3 - Do I have to attend meetings?
No, you don't have ant obligation to attend meetings. However you may be invited to spiritual or celebratory meetings or fund raising functions and we would welcome your support.
4 - What happens to donations that are made to the Order?
As the Universal Ministries and the Order are a Non-profit Organization requires donations to support the needs of children and people in distress in the form of food, clothing or protection.
Gifts are granted by individuals on a person basis, some monetary gifts go toward the costs incurred by The Gran Prior of the Order, in its daily working of its structure and bodies connected to the said Order. We have administration costs to cover. However, Charitable fund raising events, we ensure that 100% of money raised go to the intended cause. 5 - Is the Teutonic Order of the House of Antioch and Svevia have anything to do with the Masons? No, there is no direct link to Freemasonry, although hundreds of years of persecution some Teutonic Knights became Freemasons and shared their secret knowledge. 6 - Is the Organization connected with other Orders? No, there are a number of different Teutonic Orders with different histories and objectives, although many Orders are similar in beliefs. The purpose of our Organization is to preserve, defend and spread the Christian faith, protect, assist and help the child, the poor, the elderly and the sick, promote and maintain the principles of chivalry, to stand against oppression, to protect freedom and liberty. 7 - How does the Order realize diplomatic activities? 8 - Are Non State Orders of Chivalry valid in Italian Law? The question of the validity of non-statutory Orders of chivalry such as those which are not State Orders (of either a monarchy or a republic, as the case may be) or of equal standing (such as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta) is closely bound up with the question of sovereignty. The Italian Law of 1953 admits the existence of non-national Orders and distinguishes them from State Orders, as being conferred by other than private societies or associations. With the exception of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, we may broadly speaking identify two types and say that non-statutory Orders are none other than non-national Orders. Among the latter we may disregard the capitulary Orders which elect their own Grand Masters and we may concentrate upon those which have been founded by dynasties, which may not in fact be now reigning. According to the above-mentioned Law, such Orders are legitimately conferred and as such valid. Registration of the Order in UK:
THE ORDER OF ST. MARIA OF JERUSALEM (TEUTONIC ORDER) OF THE HOUSE OF ANTIOCH AND SVEVIA N. LP005036 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Registration of the Order in Italy:
Sovrano Ordine Militare ed Ospitaliero di Santa Maria di Gerusalemme Teutonico Dinastico di Svevia
Recognition of the Presidential Council of Ministers:
THE ORDER OF ST. MARIA OF JERUSALEM (TEUTONIC ORDER) OF THE HOUSE OF ANTIOCH AND SVEVIA
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Haitian Red Cross at the Heart of Relief
