Knightly Orders

Knightly orders are organizations that originated in the medieval period, typically consisting of knights who were committed to upholding chivalric values such as bravery, honor, and loyalty. Often associated with military support of the church or specific causes, these orders combined religious, social, and military roles. Members often took vows and participated in rituals, forming a brotherhood. Notable examples include the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller. Today, some orders continue to exist as charitable or ceremonial organizations, while others are historical symbols of the ideals and traditions of knighthood.