Honorific Titles

Knight of Justice (Black Pin) - A Knight who has demonstrated potential leadership ability. They have been a leader among their peers in several situations.

Knight of Grace (Blue Pin) - A Knight who has demonstrated selfless giving to the needy or who has volunteered above and beyond selflessly. Knights of Grace honorable action is more likely to be in Spiritual ways as opposed to the military side of the Order.

Guardian of the Temple (Red Pin) - Guardians are prominent members or have major achievements or capabilities who are engaged in active service as Templar Brothers and Sisters supporting the missions of Knights and Dames.

Knight Paladin (White Cross) - Our second highest honorific title. Paladins were originally associated with Charlemagne. Like Roland, they were considered to be his 'Greatest Knights' and served as an idealized symbol of 'Courage & Nobility.' A Paladin is a 'Paragon of Christian Knighthood.' They are 'Heroic Champions & Defenders of all that is 'Good & Right.' In the 'Fight Against Evil,' the 'Paladin' stands as God's supreme & undaunted Knight -Errant. The 'Paladin' is the Noblest of Knights. The image of the 'Paladin' is indelibly linked to that of the Medieval Knight - the Supreme Hero of the Middle Ages. Clad in 'Shining Armor' (God's Armor of Light), the 'Paladin' is the quintessence (the perfect example) of Gallantry, the Champion of the Powerless and the Personification of Courage. They represent the loftiest standards of Heroism & Righteousness. The 'True Paladin' is Pious and Forthright, sworn to uphold a just Way of Life and determined to protect the world from the Forces of Darkness. The 'Paladin' is a Gentleman who epitomizes Honor, Courage, and Loyalty.

Knight Grand Cross (Red Cross) - Not a rank but our highest honorific title given to a Knight who has the knowledge, and achieved duties above and beyond the call. Usually a Prior. There will be multiple holders of this title.