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The Knightly Order of St. George The original Order of St George was founded by King Károly Róbert of Hungary in 1326 as a royal and military order of chivalry. After the 1956 uprising in Budapest it was reformed in exile as a commemorative Christian confraternity, drawing its membership from across the Trinitarian Christian denominational spectrum: from evangelical through to Roman Catholic; from Anglican to Eastern Orthodox. Today's Knights and Dames of St George uphold the virtues of chivalry and through their charitable trust provide a service to humanity by financially supporting projects thematically linked to George Saint and Martyr: particularly the Christians of Iraq and Egypt and the welfare of NATO and Commonwealth armed forces personnel. The Knightly order upholds honour and the original knightly traditions by emulating their example and seeking to serve the country in thought and deed and supports Christian brothers and sisters around the world. The Spiritual Protector is Rev Canon Andrew White GCStG ("The Vicar of Baghdad") who 'succeeded' (former) Bishop of Rochester, the Rt. Rev Dr. Michael Nasir-Ali in May 2011. British Knights and Dames include senior clergymen and prominent members of the business community with a commitment to philanthropic work and Christian witness. The Order is blessed by membership of His Grace Bishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church who accepted the rank of Honourary Knight Grand Cross of the Order in the summer of 2013. Objectives of the Order The aims of The Order are to assist the needy, both mentally and materially, and to uphold the Chivalric Code of Prowess, Justice, Loyalty, Defence, Courage, Faith and Humility. Members must continue the traditions instituted by the early Royal Military Order of St. George. They must provide a charitable service to humanity, support the underprivileged, hospitals, hospices, orphanages, homes for the elderly and other worthy institutions. They must reward the services rendered to humanity in all fields of human achievement. Obligations of the Order Members of the International Knightly Order Valiant of St George have always made a difference in their world, and pursue traditions of excellence by compassion and supporting various works of charity. Membership is based on equality regardless of Race, Creed or Gender. The award is a measure of a Knights’ (KStG) and a Dames’ (DStG) Character and Integrity and not based on material assent.