The Knightly Order of St. George  The Order of St George was founded by King Károly Róbert of Hungary in 1326 as a royal and military order of chivalry. It has since become an international and ecumenical fraternity, drawing its membership from various Christian denominations in Europe and North America. Knights and Dames of St George uphold the virtues of chivalry and through their charitable trust provide a service to humanity by financially supporting hospices, orphanages, homes for the elderly and other worthy institutions in the UK and Eastern Europe. Our Spiritual Protector is the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt. Rev Dr. Michael Nasir-Ali. Our British Knights and Dames include Peers of the Realm, senior clergymen of all the main Churches and prominent members of the business community with a commitment to philanthropic work and Christian witness. In November 2006, a new United Kingdom Grand Priory was established, with the aim of providing an enhanced programme of charitable and social events. We hope you will find our website interesting and informative and a source of information about our forthcoming events. Objectives of the Order
The aims of The Order are to assist the needy, both mentally and materially, and to uphold the Chivalric Code of Prowess, Justice, Loyalty, Defense, Courage, Faith and Humility. Members must continue the traditions instituted by the early Royal Military Order of St. George. They must provide a charitable service to humanity, support the underprivileged, hospitals, hospices, orphanages, homes for the elderly and other worthy institutions. They must reward the services rendered to humanity in all fields of human achievement.
Obligations of the OrderMembers of the International Knightly Order Valiant of St George have always made a difference in their world, and pursue traditions of excellence by compassion and supporting various works of charity. Membership is based on equality regardless of Race, Creed or Gender. Membership is open to men and women, men as KStG, and ladies as DStG. An invitation to membership will have little to do with a person’s material success; rather it will be an acknowledgement of a person’s character and integrity. |
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Award from North Carolina Dated: 07/01/2010 Good news and congratulations continue. Chev. Steve Nimmons has become an “Honorary Tar Heel” (Honorary Citizen of North Carolina), awarded by the office of Governor Bev Perdue. Steve has a number of connections with the ‘Carolinas’, (charitable and family) and is very pleased to receive this “novel award”.
The year began in fine style with announcements of the Commissioning of Colonel Simon McIlwaine by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the receipt of a Humanitarian Service Award from the Mongolian Red Cross.
2010 is surely set to be an exceptional year for the UK Grand Priory!
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UK Grand Priory Awarded Red Cross Medal Dated: 06/01/2010 The UK Grand Priory is delighted to announce that it has received a Humanitarian Service Award from the Red Cross Society of Mongolia (MRCS). Members will no doubt be aware that we have been working with the Red Cross in Mongolia for some time, and we hope to have a fully equipped Ambulance in service with the Mongolian Red Cross and bearing the insignia of our Grand Priory in 2010. Grand Prior Col. Simon McIlwaine and Chev. Steve Nimmons were both recipients of the Humanitarian Silver Medal (from the MRCS) in 2008 recognising their "contribution to the humanitarian activities for the vulnerable people of Mongolia". The Grand Priory thanks all members who have supported our work with the MRCS, and we look forward to making more announcements on this subject in the coming months. |
Deputy Grand Prior AppointmentDated: 04/01/2010 The United Kingdom Grand Priory is delighted to announce the appointment of Chevalier Howard Doe as joint Deputy Grand Prior.
Chevalier Doe is a stalwart member of many Orders of Chivalry in the United Kingdom (and beyond) and will be well known to many through his exceptional work as Grand Master of the Healing, Teaching and Chivalric Order of St. Raphael.
The appointment made by Grand Prior Colonel McIlwaine is received with resolute delight by the officers of the UK Grand Priory. This appointment brings an excellent, much beloved and highly capable gentleman into the ‘management team’ of the Priory. Deputy Grand Prior Chev. Mark Haley continues in his role and will be ably supported by Chev. Howard as we look to 2010 and to expansion of our philanthropic activities in the UK, Mongolia and Iraq.
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Grand Prior Receives Kentucky Colonel Award Dated: 04/01/2010 The officers and members of the United Kingdom Grand Priory are delighted to congratulate Grand Prior Colonel Simon McIlwaine on receipt of a Kentucky Colonel Commission from Governor Steven Beshear.
The highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky is that of Kentucky Colonel.
Commissions for Kentucky Colonels are given by the Governor and “in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to a community, state or the nation.”
"A list of Kentucky Colonels is a Who's Who of outstanding men and women around the world." Colonel McIlwaine receives this accolade in recognition of many years of philanthropic work as well as his contribution to inter faith relations.
He is especially congratulated by Colonel Steve Nimmons (the UK Priory’s Grand Herald) who also received a Commission from Governor Beshear in 2009.
As expressed in his New Year’s message, Colonel McIlwaine is looking forward to supporting the efforts of the Mongolian Red Cross, St. George’s Church in Baghdad as well as Fairbridge and the Army Benevolent Fund in the United Kingdom in 2010.
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