Stories of Saint George, the patron saint of chivalry, have been recounted in many lands for seventeen centuries. It is believed that the historical figure of George was born in Cappadocia (present-day Turkey) around AD 280. He enlisted in the Roman army under the emperor Diocletian and soon exhibited skills sufficient to warrant promotion to […]
“The first (of the chivalric Orders) was probably the Order of St.George … It was a brotherly union of knights who swore to defend the realm and protect the king, and to follow him in ‘pastimes and knightly sports’ – doubtless a reference to tournaments they contested.” Knights & the Golden Age of Chivalry page […]
The Complete Illustrated History of Knights & the Golden Age of Chivalry Charles Phillips This colourful and informative book makes the perfect gift for a family member – or just for your own bookshelf. Packed with information about the history and practice of chivalry and the role of the knight, plus plenty of details about […]
The Imperial War Museum has an unrivalled collection of 800,000 items that tell the story of modern war and conflict, collected by the museum since 1917. Amongst them are these recordings of our past Grand Master, Major General vitez Janos Karaszy-Kulin, GCStG, covering his experiences in World War 2, the immediate post-war period, and the Hungarian uprising […]
We the members of the Fraternal Society of Knights who bear the title of St George with this document declare to one and all: as men who do deeds must be judged not only on the deed itself but also on the intention of the deed, so we, through the promptings and order of God […]
Ranks within the Order of St. George There are four ranks (grades) within the Order: Officer of the UK Grand Priory of the Order of St George Knight/Dame of the Order of St George Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of St George Grand Cross of the Order of St George There are also cadet grades for members under […]
It was with great sadness that we reported the death of our beloved Grand Master, Major-General vitez Janos Karaszy-Kulin, GCStG GCLJ, &c., Hero of the Hungarian Uprising, peacefully at home Sunday evening 19th October 2008, after a long illness. Our Grand Master was working to the last moment, and departed from us “in harness” in […]