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Denominational Affiliation The Holy Order of The Knights of St Paul is a Lutheran based organization. However, it is not a requirement of membership. We welcome members of all Christian denominations to apply and join according to our By Laws. Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox are welcomed as equal brothers in The Lord. |
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Members List:
Links Section
CEO:
Archbishop Samuel Guido,OCR, EccD
Denominations:
The Lutheran Orthodox Church
Denomination:
The Lutheran Evangelical Protestant Church
Churches:
St Pauls Lutheran Chapel
Grace Lutheran Church
ST PAULS LUTHERAN CHAPEL LUTHERAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
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Welcome to the online home of The Holy Order of The Knights Of St Paul
St Paul was a bold and zealous minister of The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Perhaps he was THE most courageous of the Apostles. He was steadfast and he hid his message from no one. He was fearless in declaring the Good News of The Gospel. It is in his example that we formed The Holy Order Of The Knights Of St Paul, which has become a world wide Brotherhood of Christians who share the same committment to our Lord Jesus Christ and love of our Brothers of like precious faith.Membership in the Knights of St Paul is restricted to those who are consecrated into the Apostolic Succession in the lineage of St Paul. This is a traceable, verifiable lineage held in Vatican, Orthodox and Order of Corporate Reunion archives as well as other archives. The Holy Order of The Knights Of St Paul is in direct Apostolic Succession to St Paul and was established on July 11, 2004, when the Apostolic Succession was conferred upon our founder in a ceremony in NYC.
Purpose and Ministry
The Purpose and mission of The Holy Order of The Knights of St Paul are several. These are:
1:First and foremost to be Ambassadors of Jesus Christ, spreading the Gospel of Our Lord zealously, courageously and without fear.
2: To follow the example of St Paul in all aspects of faith,practice and morality even unto death, remaining loyal to Jesus Christ always.
3:To love our fellow man as Jesus did, ministering to all, never holding back when asked.
4:To love our Brothers in The Lord, always upbuilding, never tearing down and giving of our lives to protect them.
5:To perform charitable works in whatever capacity we are able to, in secret and using the instructions found in Matthew Chapter 6:1-4.
First and foremost, total secrecy in our charitable works.
We believe in the words of Jesus as found in Matthew Chapter 6 vs 1-4. A Knight in the Order of St Paul will never reveal the name of the organization as a whole to anyone we help.
A Knight in The Order of St Paul will never reveal the identity of any Brother as a member of The Holy Order of The Knights Of St Paul. Even a seemingly innocent request of a Brother's identity can be deceiving. (example, Matthew 2:7-8, 13-18).
No written record of membership is made other than what is closely held by The Archbishop in a secure location and no written credentials are presented. Member information will never be disclosed to anyone other than to the local chapter Bishop to maintain good order. The only complete list of members is known by the Archbishop alone. A form of ID which is only recognized by a brother Knight of St Paul will be presented to members. This form of ID is known only to members and will be the only identifying credential.
All Brothers in the Holy Order Of The Knights Of St Paul are equal. No one is higher than another. For the sake of good order, The Archbishop or his designee will conduct the meetings.
A Knight in the Order of St Paul shall at all times offer refuge and protection from persecution to his Brother at no cost and in secrecy. This applies to any form of persecution as we believe is coming upon the Church in these the Last Days. This shall in no way apply to those who commit crimes and would attempt to use the Knights oath of hospitality to evade law enforcement. This provision is intended to apply only to religious persecution.
A safe haven shall be provided by a Knight upon the request of the Archbishop for the protection of an individual (not affiliated with the KOSP) from domestic abuse or fear of grave bodily harm.This shall be done in total secrecy and directions are to be followed explicitly.
Hospitality: A Knight of St Paul shall offer hospitality to another Knight as though it were his own fleshly brother. A Knight who is the recipient of such hospitality shall provide service or funds so as not to be a burden upon his host, and no guest shall overstay his welcome. This provision is meant for hospitality during travels on a religious or charitable related activity and not intended as a free vacation.
A Knight in the Order of St Paul shall at all times examine Scripture, live by the example of St Paul, be steadfast in loyalty to Christ and love his Brother as himself.
A Knight in The Holy Order of St Paul must care for his family and preside over his own household in a manner befitting in The Lord Jesus Christ. Teach the Scriptures in love to his children, never exasperating but with the goal of raising Godly children.
First and foremost you must be a Christian of good character and knowlegable of the Scriptures. You must be of pure motives and heart and live a morally upright life.
You must be willing to give of yourself in charitable works and be committed to prayer and faith.
You may apply to become a member individually or you may be invited by a Knight who can attest to your character.
You must accept the Apostolic Succession and meet the requirements for consecration, which will be explained at your personal interview.
Once accepted, you must make arrangements to have your formal consecration performed at the earliest convenience.
There is no requirement to pay any dues or tithes of any kind to the Holy Order of The Knights of St Paul.
The types of charitable activities performed by The Holy Order of The Knights of St Paul are many and varied. Here is a partial listing of the types of work we do:
1: Provide shelter to victims of domestic abuse
2: Help the elderly in whatever capacity is needed: ie:roof repairs, errands, visits etc...
3 Nursing Home Visits
4:Disaster relief response
5: Counselling addicts and alcoholics in a biblical counselling setting.
6:Feed and clothe the homeless and care for the indigent
This is simply an abstract of the types of work we do and is by no means an exhaustive list.
On Oath; I agree to live a life of service to God in the example of St Paul. Always shall I remain loyal to my Lord Jesus Christ and never shall I betray my Brothers of like precious faith. I uphold the Holy Scriptures as the Word of God and will never hold back proclaiming the Good News of The Christ. I will at all times speak truth and exemplify honesty and integrity in all matters, secular and religious. I will devote a set time each day to prayer and study and live a life of faith, charity and good works so that at the last trumpet call, my Lord may say to me, "Well done, my good and faithful slave".
We find that Scripture alone is sufficient as a code of conduct and By-Laws. All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, reproving and setting things straight. Therefore, nothing we can write as a By-Law can compare to the guidelines already in place in The Holy Bible. Anything beyond Scripture as a guideline then becomes a man made rule and not necessary to our purpose and ministry. Hence, in all matters regarding faith and practice we refer to Scriptures alone.
How to contact The Holy Order of The Knights of St Paul
Thank you for taking the time to browse our web site. If you are interested in learning more about The Holy Order Of The Knights Of St Paul you may contact us in the following manner: Drop an email to samsamtheman@aol.com or call us at 610-760-8342. Leave a message referring to The Knights of St Paul and someone will get back to you. Remember, there is no fee or dues attached to membership in this Order. It is a charitable Christian organization dedicated to providing good works without any expectation of an earthly reward.
Thank you and God Bless
The Knights Of St Paul
