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The Ghassanids were the first knights’ protectors of the Holy Land under the Byzantine Empire around 500 years before the First Crusade and the creation of the first Orders of Chivalry. That makes the Ghassanid knights some of history's first, if not the very first, Christian knights.

Although not organized in Orders "per se", the Ghassanids were the first defenders of Christianity in history to incorporate what's known today as a "code of chivalry" (originated from the Arab concept of "Muru’a") which means bravery in war, hospitality, respect for women and for honor, and protection of the weak and the orphans.

The Ghassanid knights, especially as part of the Roman Empire of the East, would fight under the banner of Christ Pantocrator and Saint Sergius.

The Equestrian Order of Saint Sergius is an honor of the Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan bestowed by merit to those who are knights and dames of the House of Ghassan already or invested in recognized orders of the House of Ghassan (ordinarily those recognized by the ICOC, Augustan Society, and Union of Byzantine Nobility).

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Are you a knight or dame of the Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel?*

YesNo, but I would like to apply. Please send me an application.

If you would like to apply, please upload your CV.

If you would like to apply, please upload a photo of yourself.

If a member of the Order of Michael Archangel, what is the date of admission by petition or grant of the honorary knighthood?

If a member of the Order of Michael Archangel, what is your current rank?

Do you hold a noble title? If so, title(s) and sovereign(s). You may be also be asked to submit a copy of your brevet or letters patent.

Are you a member of other chivalric orders or confraternities? If so, please list them and your rank. Please also include a website if able. You may be also be asked to submit a copy of your brevet or letters patent.

1. Membership is available to anyone 18 years of age or older. 2. You promise NOT to use it to conduct any fraudulent or unhonorable activities. 3. You will abide by the Constitution of the Order, which includes the code of ethical conduct.

I have read, understood, and accepted the rules for membership.

Once you submit your application, we will contact you. Thank you!

His Grace Christian D. Boyd, GMA, Duke of Qatana and Count of Tartus

Grand Marshal of Orders and Honors

Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan

Donations and Passage Fees may be made on the Order of Michael Archangel's website:

http://www.michaelarchangel.org/donations.html

The minimum Donation/Passage Fee to the Royal House Foundation to be considered for Knight is USD $1,000, and for Knight Commander is USD $1,500.

This is an honor of the House and there are no annual oblations.

Members of this Order may be considered for the exclusive honor of The Equestrian Order of Christ Pantokrator.

http://www.royalghassan.org/honors-.html

Equestrian Order of Saint Sergius Petition

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