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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF KNIGHTS AND DAMES

To observe and promote the objectives of the Order; which relives in a modem manner the spirit and ideals of the Crusaders, with the Arms of the Faith, of the Apostolate and of the Christian charity, more specifically:

Practice the virtue of charity supporting and aiding the Church in the Holy Land.

Promote the preservation and the propagation of the Faith in the Holy Land, and to aid the Catholic Missions in the activities and in their religious, charitable, cultural and social institutions, particularly those of and in the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, with which the Order maintains the traditional ties.

Intensify the practice of the Christian life and to deepen evermore their own faith in absolute loyalty to the Roman Pontiff.

Bring together the Catholics from all over the world, in the love and service to the Holy land,
uniting them in charity by the symbol of the Order.

Foster in all Catholics and non-Catholics of every nation, interest in the Holy Places.

To observe the Catholic ethical principle when carrying out their own professional and social duties.

To strive to set an example as a Catholic in word and deed, in adherence to moral and religious principles and evangelical spirit.

To actively and generously support their Parish and Diocese.

To give generously and freely to the Order for the sustenance and development of the Catholic works in the Holy Land and to endeavor to make at least one pilgrimage to the Holy land.

To attend annual meetings of their Lieutenancy to renew their promise to the Order given at their Investiture.

To participate at ceremonies of the Order and of the Lieutenancy whenever possible.

To attend the funeral of a departed member whenever possible and called upon to do so.

To never risk suspension, expulsion or disciplinary measures by failing to comply with the Duties and Responsibilities of Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre.