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Clergy Pledge

Clergy Pledge

Pledge to commit to the following in Service of Fellowship to Lord RayEl High Lord and Messiah: I, who serve in the Priesthood of the Son of the living God, will abide in one guiding truth:

Love God ~ Love Each Other

It is through acts of love and compassion, that we bring greater glory to our Father, and greater service to His Son. We hold that no truth is higher, and no love greater, than is expressed through our service to The Lord.

To bare the guiding light of: Spirituality, Good Works, Meditation, Charity, and Chivalry. Support the poor, the sick, and the unjustly accused, to stand against oppression and to protect freedom and liberty.

DUTY: I shall strive for exemplary service to the Lord in my mission, both in delegation and by example. Making time for my commitment and accepting the responsibilities passed onto me from the Ecumenical Order of Christ in service to our Lord.

LIGHT: I shall live in the light; I shall gradually learn the truth. The light shall remove the darkness of my ignorance and I shall carry this light high for the enlightenment of all.

LIFE: I shall be in favor of life and not death. I shall be in favor of balance, harmony and truth, and not of lies. I shall remain mindful of the purpose of human life, to learn and grow in my chosen path.

LOVE: I shall feel love for all of God’s creation. I shall, therefore, be against all unjustified violence, hatred, and war. I shall also interact responsibly as an emissary of our Lord.

EQUALITY: I shall respect the rights of all my brothers and sisters without prejudices, and never criticize another brother/sister for his/her views.

SOCIALITY: I shall practice solidarity with my brothers and sisters, and help those who come close to me in the way of knowledge and understanding.

 

 

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Priestly Blessing

The PRIESTLY BLESSING

May God bless and protect you.

May God face you, shedding light and graces upon you.

May God face you and give you peace.






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Knights Code






THE KNIGHTS CODE






PROWESS – To seek excellence in all endeavours expected of a knight, martial and otherwise, seeking strength to be used in the service of justice, rather than in personal aggrandisement.






JUSTICE – Seek always the path of ‘right’, unencumbered by bias or personal interest. Recognise that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the ‘right’ you see rings true, agrees with others, and you seek it out without bending to the temptation for expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure.






LOYALTY – Be known for unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you choose to live by. There are many places where compromise is expected, loyalty is not amongst them.






DEFENCE – The ideal knight was sworn by oath to defend his commander and those who depend upon him. Seek always to defend your nation, your family, and those whom you believe worthy of loyalty.






COURAGE – Being a knight means choosing the more difficult path, the personally expensive one. Be prepared to make personal sacrifices in services of the ideas and people you value. At the same time, a knight should seek wisdom to see that stupidity and courage are cousins. Courage also means taking the side of truth in matters, rather than seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth whenever possible, remember to temper justice with mercy, or the pure truth can bring grief.






FAITH – A knight must have faith in his beliefs, for faith roots him and gives hope against the despair that human failings create.






HUMILITY – Value first the contributions of others, do not boast of your own accomplishments, let others do this for you. Tell the deeds of others before your own, according them the renown rightfully earned through virtuous deeds. In this way service of a knight is well done and glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken, but also all who call themselves warriors.






LARGESSE – Be generous in so far as your resources allow, largesse used in this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.






NOBILITY – Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and duties of a knight, realising that though the ideals cannot be reached, the quality of striving towards them ennobles the spirit, growing the spirit from dust towards the heavens. Nobility also has the tendency to influence others, offering a compelling example what can be done in the service of rightness.






FRANCHISE – Seek to emulate everything I have spoken of as sincerely as possible, not for the reason of personal gain but because it is right. Do not restrict your exploration to a small world, but seek to infuse every aspect of your life with these qualities. Should you succeed in even a tiny measure then you will be remembered for your quality and virtue.