The
Aims of the Order of Saint John, Knights Hospitaller
The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights
Hospitaller, is an international Order of Chivalry, dedicated to provide charitable support for those in need. This ecumenical, Christian,
order of chivalry is descended from the Knights Hospitaller, an organization founded in the Holy Lands in the 11th century.
The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller aims to bring together ladies and gentlemen of distinction who are, and will
continue to be, contributors to the good of their fellow man. Each unit or Commandery
of the Order provides practical or financial charitable support for selected causes as proposed and agreed upon by
the Commandery members, the Knights or Dames.
To become a member of the Knights Hospitaller brings with it the honor and responsibility for carrying on the centuries-old
history and traditions of the Order.
The Commandery of St. Francis
The Commandery of St Francis was the first commandery to be established on the west coast and is headquartered
in the San Francisco Bay area. The St. Francis Commandery is comprised principally of serving or retired Officers of
the Armed Forces of the United States of America and its Allies.
Following the traditions of the original Knights Hospitaller, The Commandery aims to support recently wounded service
veterans. This is achieved by raising funds and contributing to selected veterans' causes in the Bay Area.
