Chivalry Nobility Ministry
Malo Mori Quam Foedari - (Death before Disgrace)
ADMISSION INTO THE ORDER
The Knights and Ladies of the Order of Saint Maria of Jerusalem (Teutonic Order) of the House of Antioch and Svevia, constitute a holy militia whose chivalrous and humanitarian objectives are prescribed in the Statute of the Order to propagate the Christian way of life in contemporary society.
In past time, honors were given traditionally upon people by ruling Monarch for some valuables service to the Crown. For example, in times of conflict a loyal courtier might provide at their expenses, a small army to help the Monarch and in return receive a title for their loyalty.
People today are not conferred the honor of Knight of the the Order for services on the battlefields as an Order of Chivalry, titles are bestowed in return for selfless generosity and support because their gifts are doing something positive and worthwhile to support our humanitarian work worldwide.
Not every person who offers a gift can be honored, major support capital for our worldwide works is raised through our financial benefactors, we in return this kindness by conferring a title of nobility or chivalry. Our Grand Council may recommend to our Order, people who have performed great service in support and shares our philanthropic works.
The Order pledge huge financial understanding in Humanitarian works, to promote and support religious, cultural, charitable and social works, our supporter become beneficiaries of a prestigious platform of great personal benefit. The Order supports many charitable organizations across the nation and throughout the world. We encourage all members to give generously of their time and resources to these causes through the annual contribution.
An Order is a decoration, awarded by a government, a dynastic house, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. Modern orders and decorations can trace its origin back to the medieval Orders of Chivalry. By the time of the Renaissance, most European monarchs either acquired an existing Order of Chivalry, or created new orders of their own, to reward loyal civilian and especially military officials.
Consideration in selecting members are:demonstrated good character, documented accomplishments in life, and obvious commitment to the ideals of the Order. The Order invests membership upon only those men and women who deport themselves in an honorable and chivalrous manner, who will be committed to the Order´s values and precepts, and who are Ecumenical in thought. A candidate´s involvement in other charitable, military, religious and hereditary organizations are welcome to our 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.
PROCEDURE Admission into the Order is open to all persons of good will who wish to collaborate in chivalrous spirit in the furtherance of the Order Statutes. Each Candidate may apply by sending a Letter Application which includes documentation of service. You should include your Curriculum Vitae, letter of moral civil conduct (lawyer, court, friends, etc.), certificate of moral religious conduct from your church, copy of birth certificate. (We will send your application forms) All Reverends and the Ministers of the Christian faith are admitted as Ecclesiastical members (Chaplains of the Order) and all religious must enclose in the application for admission, in addition to the documents provided in the application, a certificate of their superiors stating their ordination and their particular ecclesiastical title. You will be informed of the procedure to be followed to submit your candidacy to the Order and of the Donations and The Chancery´s fees Requested. Your possible eligibility for nomination as Knight or Lady will be submitted to the Board of the Order who will advise you in writing of his decision. All correspondence should be sent to Chancellor's office: Postal Mail to the Order may be sent to Guatemala address: The Grand Priory 13 Ave. "A" 15-73, Zona 11, Col. Loma Linda, Guatemala City, Guatemala C.A.
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How to Join Us:
Aspirants may apply by sending a "Letter of Application" which includes documentation of service.
You should include your Curriculum Vitae, letter of moral civil conduct (lawyer, court, friends, etc.), certificate of moral religious conduct from your church, copy of birth certificate. (We will send your application forms).
All Reverends and the Ministers of the Christian faith are admitted as Ecclesiastical members (Chaplains of the Order) and all religious must enclose in the application for admission, in addition to the documents provided in the application, a certificate of their superiors statng their ordination and their particular ecclesiastical title.
