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Atlanta 2017
The Order of ST. GeOrGe
Called to OrderMICHAELMAS (NOVEMBER) 2017
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Our AtlantaInvestiture
On thePolo field
Our newaffiliation
About the Order of St George
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www.george.st
www.facebook.com/groups/58484686090
@OStGUK
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLPzm5ctPSNVnxdaFU8B8g
pMembers of the Order promise not to reveal the secret formula for Coca Cola following their visit to “World of Coca Cola” in Atlanta, Georgia.
Celebrating NavrouzThe Order was honoured to be invited by our patron, HG Bishop Angaelos, to participate in the Coptic Orthodox Church’s Navrouz (Coptic New Year) service at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, London on 17 October 2017.
Welcoming addresses by Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Lord Alton of Liverpool, Communities Minister Lord Bourne, and Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt MP, Bishop Angaelos commented that “the gathering in this church this evening resembles the beautiful mosaic that is British life. From religious leaders to political leaders, social activists and human rights defenders, to members of the general public – we all work together.”
The Order would also like to add its congratulations to those Bishop Angaelos has already received on his enthronment as the first Bishop of the new Coptic Orthodox Diocese of London.
The North American Grand Commandery held its annual Grand Investiture event in Atlanta on 13-15 October. Former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes welcomed the event attendees to another activities filled long weekend, sponsoring us again at his private club where we enjoyed cocktails before a nice dinner.
For the investiture itself, Fr Roger Allen KCStG, generously welcomed us back to St. James’s Church; which feels like home. Chevalier Peter Waggoner, Director of Music masterfully played the organ during the ceremony.
pChevaliers and Dames old and new gather at St. James’s Church for our 2017 Atlanta investiture ceremony.
Standing with the Green BeretsChevalier Adam Such, LTC (Ret.), US 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), visits the HQ of the Green Beret Foundation to present a check on behalf of the Order. This was a truly international effort by the Order, as the fundraising efforts in Wales by Chevalier Mel Watts helped make the donation possible. The Order on both sides of the Atlantic is proud to stand with the Green Beret Foundation as they continue to answer the call of Green Berets veterans and their families.
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The Order of ST. GeOrGe
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Last event of the Atlanta Investiture weekend - a fund raising polo match! Check out more photos and a video at the North American’s Grand Commandery’s Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/OrderOfStGeorgeGA/ 1
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Our AtlantaInvestiture
On thePolo field
Our newaffiliation
About the Order of St George
www.george.st
www.facebook.com/groups/58484686090
@OStGUK
www.linkedin.com/groups/8199059
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLPzm5ctPSNVnxdaFU8B8g
United under the banner of St. George
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The Order of ST. GeOrGe
MICHAELMAS (NOVEMBER) 2017WWW.GEORGE.ST
Called to Order
Help spread the word!
Updated and back in print ... make sure you have a copy of our new mini-brochure to hand as a means of introducing the Order of St. George to friends and associates who might be interested in joining us!
The brochure includes a concise summary of the work of our Order and also includes an application form for membership petitions.
Email the Grand Scrivener at [email protected] to order copies of the brochure.
You can also download a copy to read from http://tinyurl.com/om9zkc8
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Our AtlantaInvestiture
On thePolo field
Our newaffiliation
About the Order of St George
www.george.st
www.facebook.com/groups/58484686090
@OStGUK
www.linkedin.com/groups/8199059
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLPzm5ctPSNVnxdaFU8B8g
Chevalier and Chelsea Pensioner Brian
Cumming salutes visitors in this Heathrow
Airport display. We are proud to be
associated with the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
As part of our supp
ort for the work of St.
George’s Baghdad we provide
d this
ophthalmoscope for the Bag
hdad Eye Clinic.
Members of the Order of St George aim to make a difference in their world by supporting the Order’s charity programmes.
About the Order
What we do
How you can help
The Order of St. George is registered
as a charity in England, is a non-profit
organization under 501(c)3 of the US
Internal Revenue Code, and since 2015
has had Special Consultative Status
as a United Nations recognized non-
governmental organization.
Members’ contributions to fundraising
activities supplement the annual oblations
and other donations offered to benefit the
causes supported by the Order. Some of
the good causes we support include:
n The Green Beret Foundation
n The Mongolian Red Cross
n The Regimental Welfare Fund of the
3rd Bt Princess of Wales Regiment
n The Royal Centre for Defence Medicine
n The Royal Hospital Chelsea
n The Sean Devereux Children’s Fund
n St. George’s Baghdad
n The Coptic community of Egypt
n The Soldier’s Charity
n Samara’s Aid Appeal
Members of the Order of St George
are people who seek to make a positive
a difference in our world. Members
support the Order in a variety of ways
– by making financial contributions,
supporting our events, helping with the
administration of the charitable trust,
and organizing local Commanderies
(branches). The Order employs no full
time staff.
Membership of the Order is offered to
ladies and gentlemen who are practising
Christians (of any denomination) of
exemplary social and moral reputation
and living honourably.
All members are appointed as Knights
or Dames and invested with the
insignia and mantle of the Order in a
special investiture ceremony held in a
consecrated place.
If you can help the Order we would
love to hear from you. If you would
like to be considered for membership
of the Order of St. George, please visit
our website or complete the petition
form that appears overleaf.
The Order of St George is an
international association of men and
women that takes its inspiration from the
very first order of knighthood, the Order
of St. George founded in 1326 by King
Károly Róbert of Hungary.
St. George is the patron saint of soldiers,
and also holds a special place in the
affections of Christians in Africa and
the Middle East. True to this heritage,
the Order of St. George focuses on
supporting Christian communities in Iraq
and Egypt, and with charities supporting
the welfare of NATO and Commonwealth
armed forces personnel. Wherever we
work, we strive to promote and pursue
the timeless traditions of chivalry by
compassion and charity.
We are particularly proud of our links with
the Coptic community in Egypt, and with
the Anglican Church in Baghdad, whose
Vicar Emeritus, the Rev Canon Andrew
White, is our Order’s Spiritual Protector.
The Order of St. George Relief Corps
is our in-country operation, working in
northern Iraq and Kurdistan bringing
medical support to vulnerable communities.
We are delighted to announce that the Order of St. George is now affiliated to the Royal Society of St George.
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worthy causes. Our Kent Invicta Encampment already works closely with the local North Downs branch of the Royal Society, and we cordially welcome all members of the Royal Society to attend the Order’s events.
In this newsletter, shortened weblinks that link to our website are highlighted with this cross of St. George button
‘Ascalon’ is the name traditionally given to the lance St.George used to slay the dragon. It’s also the name of the e-newsletter for the UK Grand Priory – keeping members and supporters up to date with forthcoming events and the work of the Order.
If you are not on the mailing list for ASCALON, please sign up at http://tinyurl.com/called2order. You can also sign up for the
newsletters produced by our Grand Commandery of the Americas.
The Royal Society of St George is England’s premier patriotic organization, promoting and celebrating the English way of life. Queen Victoria was the Society’s first Royal Patron and the Society has since enjoyed the Patronage of every reigning monarch.
The Royal Society also actively campaigns for St.
George’s flag to be flown prominently throughout England, and one of the Society’s long-running campaigns is to have 23 April – St. George’s Day – declared a public holiday in England.
Like the Order of St. George, Royal Society of St. George members are extremely active in their support of numerous
Unless otherwise attributed, Copyright © The International Knightly Order Valiant of St. George, November 2017. Design by Stuart Notholt Communications Ltd, www.notholt.co.uk
About our Order
In addition to being the Patron Saint of England, St. George is the Patron of soldiers, and also holds a special place in the affections of Christians in Africa and the Middle East. Following this tradition we work for the welfare of UK and NATO armed forces personnel, and in support of vulnerable Christian communities.
In the UK we support the Royal Hospital Chelsea, of which we are a Platinum Friend, and the Welfare Fund of our affiliated regiment, the 3rd Battalion of the Princess
of Wales’s Royal Regiment, while in the United States we support the Green Beret Foundation. The Order is a
registered charity in England and a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the USA.
We welcome into membership ladies and gentlemen who wish to be involved in the Order’s charitable work.
For information about joining the Order of St. George, please see the Joining the Order page on our website:
http://tinyurl.com/OStGJoin.
The International Knightly Order Valiant of Saint George takes its inspiration from the ancient and honourable Christian Order of Knighthood founded in 1326 by King Károly Róbert of Hungary.
“The Order of St George promotes and pursues the timeless traditions of chivalry by compassion and supporting works of charity. The Order focuses on supporting charities that work with current and former service personnel, and with Christian communities suffering religious persecution.”
The Order of ST. GeOrGe
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Called to OrderCalled to Order is the interactive e-newsletter of the Order of Saint George. Published three times a year, it is designed to be viewed on a PC or tablet, or can be printed out as a paper newsletter. We hope members of the Order will take the opportunity to circulate Called to Order to their friends and encourage them to join. A link to Called to Order on-line is at http://tinyurl.com/called2order
Called to Order
You can access the Order’s website on the go with our Android app. Point your phone at the QR code above or visit
http://tinyurl.com/OstGAppto download the app
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pWell done Dame Ro Brett who raised £100 for the order as part of the traditional Freemen of the City of London sheep drive across London Bridge.
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The perfectChristmas present!This colourful and informative book about knights and the history of chivalry makes the perfect gift – not least because the Order gets a name check! £10 each. Contact the Grand Scrivener at [email protected] order your copy.
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Our AtlantaInvestiture
On thePolo field
Our newaffiliation
About the Order of St George
www.george.st
www.facebook.com/groups/58484686090
@OStGUK
www.linkedin.com/groups/8199059
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrLPzm5ctPSNVnxdaFU8B8g
