Religious and military Order of the Knights of St-Catherine of Sinai
To become a member of the Order
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Knights of St. Catherine of Sinai must comply with the general requirements described below.
Qualities
Our medal represents the eight points of the Maltese or Almafi cross, meaning the eight beatitudes taught by Christ in his Sermon on the Mount. Any future Noble Knight or Dame must have some of these qualities.
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Tact
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Ingenuity
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Dexterity
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Sympathy
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Perseverance
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Judgement
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Charity
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Observation
General criteria for membership
Any person interested in becoming a member of the Order of the Knights of St-Catherine of Sinai must satisfy the following criteria.
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​Recognize the Christian foundations of the Order;
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Support our objectives by his or her devotion and his or her annual membership fees to the Priory;
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Observe the regulations and statutes;
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Attend regular investiture and activities of his or her Priory.
Steps to become a member
Here are the steps you have to follow to be considered to become a Knight or Noble Dame:
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Complete the application form and be sponsored by a member in good standing
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Send the request and your payment to your Priory for review
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Attend the ceremony of the brief Vigil
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Attend the investiture ceremony and make the solemn declaration of the Knight / Noble Dame:
"I solemnly declare that I will be faithful and devoted to the Order and the Priory, and I will do everything in my power to contribute to its glory and prosperity, and try to observe its objectives, and conduct myself as a person of honour"
