February 24th was a historic day for the international Order of St George. The twenty-first century is a world of divisive politics and rising global conflict. How refreshing and encouraging to see the Grand Priors of the Order of St George in the UK, The United States, and Canada came together in Atlanta Georgia to sign a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to coordinate and cooperate on fundraising and expansion efforts in programs of mutual benefit to the Order and to Veterans.
Chevalier Kurt Orcutt KGCStG, Prior of the Americas, Chevalier Stuart Notholt GCStG Grand Prior of England, Chevalier Robert Soderstrom KGCStG, Grand Prior of the Americas,Chevalier Charles Hill KGCStG Grand Prior of Canada. Back Row; Chevalier Steven Mohns KGCStG Prior of the USA, Chevalier Allan Plett KCStG Grand Liason to the Magisterium Officium of the Order of St George
The Order of St. George is the oldest non-secular Knighthood of men and women founded on Chivalric values in the world. Founded in 1326 AD, the Order of St. George has survived and grown to serve hundreds of thousands of veterans, their families, and the public, the world over.
Ours is a tradition that dates back to the 14th century. King Károly Róbert of Hungary (1288-1342), also known as Charles Robert, Duke of Anjou, founded the Fraternal Society of Knighthood of St George as the first monarchical, chivalric and secular order of its kind. While the exact date is lost to history, there is evidence that the Society was in existence in 1326 on St. George’s Day, now celebrated annually on April 23rd. Indeed, the story of St. George as a legend of Christian martyrdom informs the chivalric ideals that underpin our Order.
Today our members are drawn from all walks of life and reflect the great diversity of our society. What joins us is our common cause of helping people in need.
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