Mission of The Confraternity

In honour to the sacred Saint of Knighthood for over a millenium; in honour to those before us who for over six hundred years have kept the spirit burning in the hearts of men; we shoulder the mantle of Chivalry as a guiding light for posterity, so that future generations of men shall know from whence they came.

While of European origins, the Confraternity today is international. It recognizes brothers of a shared spirit from the wells of history across countries and cultures; universal; beyond religion. It is this kindred spirit that unites Knights of St. George across the globe.

"Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history. It is still a living object of power and beauty among us; and if it assumes no tangible shape or form, it nevertheless scents the moral atmosphere, and makes us aware that we are still under its potent spell. The conditions of society which brought it forth and nourished it have long disappeared, but as those far-off stars which once were and are not, still continue to shed their rays upon us, so the light of chivalry, which was a child of feudalism, still illuminates our moral path, surviving its mother institution."

- Nitobe, Inazo. Bushido 1899

Activities

The Confraternity has numerous international delegations and events to develop networks, intelligence and insight. As much as possible, members are encouraged to attend international Knighting ceremonies and exchanges to mutually enrich the Confraternity’s experience. Publications of the memberships activities informs those unable to attend.

Conferences and informal dinner debates; regular gatherings on the 23rd of each month reinforce personal relationships and growth among members.

Finance

The Confraternity operates on donations of Knights based entirely on personal considerations for administrative expenses of the Chancery and Governor. Local national association level funding for certain "Special Projects" are sometimes undertaken with the agreement of the Governor General.