The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem is an international order of Christian chivalry dating to the Crusades. The Order is composed of carefully selected men and women, lay and clergy, from those Christian denominations which accept the Nicene Creed. Our focus is service to others and the promotion of Christian ecumenism. We are the only legitimate Order of Saint Lazarus.
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The aims of the Order are to:
- Sustain and defend the Christian faith
- Maintain its historical support of Christians in the Holy Land
- Assist the poor, succor the sick, and help the afflicted, especially those suffering from Hansen’s disease or other debilitating diseases
- Promote and follow the principles of Christian chivalry
- Work for Christian unity
- Support achievement of the aims and principles of the United Nations Charter and the statutes of the European Union through activities in charitable, philanthropic, health and education fields
Becoming a Member of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem is an international order of Christian chivalry dating to the late 11th / early 12th Century.
The Order is composed of carefully selected men and women, lay and clergy, from Trinitarian Christian denominations which accept the Nicene or Apostles’ Creed. Our mission is charitable service to others and the promotion of Christian ecumenism.
Aside from having roots as a Christian Hospitaller Order, we also have a military structure that conforms with European chivalric customs and decorations (medals) to note a member’s rank in the Order and/or achievements. All new lay members (Postulants) enter the Order at the rank of Officer.
Membership involves certain financial and participation obligations, which are outlined below:
- Initial Admission – Admission fee: $475 to join the Order as an Officer
- St. Lazarus Mantle (black cape with Order of St. Lazarus Green Cross): approx. $300, required for formal St. Lazarus events and ceremonies.
Annual Commitments:
- Annual dues: $275 (for Officers).
- Charitable contribution: Members are expected to contribute twice their annual dues ($550 for Officers) each year to support the charitable works of the Order. Note that dues and contributions to the charitable arm of the Order are based on a member’s rank and increase with promotion to higher ranks.
- Annual Meeting: The Grand Priory of America holds annual meetings hosted by different Commanderies (regional sub-jurisdictions) across the country. – A Postulant must attend at least one annual meeting within three years of acceptance to maintain membership. Typical expenses (registration, hotel, transportation): $1,500–$2,000 in years a member attends.
- Participation: Members are expected to participate, as best they can, in their local Commandery’s activities, annual meetings of the Grand Priory of America and the international Order, including pilgrimages.
If you understand and are comfortable with these financial and participation expectations, we encourage you to take the next step and start the membership application process by contacting our Chancery Office at chancery@st-lazarus.us or by using the contact form below.