Rooted in Christian values, we live our mission through prayer, compassion, and humble devotion.
Bound as one family in purpose and promise, we uphold each other through every time and trial.
From caring for the poor to supporting our heroes, we respond to every call of human need.
Chivalry is not a relic of the past, it is a living tradition. A true order of knights is a fellowship, bound by honour, duty, faith, and service. Rooted in the legacy of the Crusades and inspired by the early Christian military orders, our order of chivalry upholds the timeless values of Christian knighthood, charity, and moral purpose.
In a world still longing for moral clarity, courage, and compassion, the ideals of chivalry are more vital than ever.
Welcome to the Hospitallers of Saint Thomas of Canterbury – also known as the Knights of Saint Thomas – a revived knightly order uniting men and women of all Christian denominations under a shared mission.
As a distinguished chivalric order, we honour the legacy of one of the first English and Christian institutions of knighthood, adapting its noble ideals to serve the spiritual and social needs of today’s society.
Whether you are inspired to serve the poor, support your parish, deepen your faith, or live with moral integrity, you may be called to join our order of knights. We are more than an organisation we are a brotherhood and sisterhood of Christian knights and dames, guided by tradition, driven by purpose.
By joining the Knights of Saint Thomas, you become part of a national fellowship of like-minded Christian men and women who share your commitment to knighthood, faith, and service. Together, we:
Side by side, we don’t just serve, we live the sacred mission of a knightly tradition in the modern world.
Since our origins are inspired by the Englis Crusaders, religious and charitable service has been the heart of historical order of chivalry in Acre. What began as care for the sick and wounded warriors, continues today in the form of:
As a modern order of knights, we are committed to:
Whether you are drawn by history, faith, or a sense of mission, the Knights of Saint Thomas offer a unique place of belonging and honour. Our modern knightly order welcomes individuals from all walks of life who believe in the enduring strength of chivalry, faith, and moral duty.
Live the code. Serve with honour. Become a knight.
A life of dignity. A life of purpose. A life of Christian knighthood.
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In today’s world, where traditional values often fade into obscurity, our order of chivalry offers a refuge for those who choose to live by a higher moral standard - the code of chivalry.
Rooted in the knightly traditions of the English Crusaders, we are a patriotic, ecumenical, and self-governing chivalric order - non-political, non-Masonic, and open to individuals of all recognized Christian denominations across the United Kingdom.
As a registered non-profit organisation of chivalric character, the Knights of Saint Thomas proudly maintain an affiliation with the prestigious Royal Society of St. George. We are also honoured to hold the ERS Bronze Award under the Armed Forces Covenant - testament to our deep commitment to military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Our knights and dames uphold one of the oldest Christian and English institutions of knighthood, bearing the light of a sacred legacy rooted in faith, service, and honour.
Knighthood is not a relic - it is a living ideal. As a modern order of chivalry, we uphold and adapt the enduring virtues of historical chivalric orders to meet the moral, social, and humanitarian challenges of the 21st century. We are not merely preserving a tradition, we are living it.
As a vibrant, mission-driven order of chivalry, we uphold the noble code of Christian knighthood through seven core virtues:
These virtues are more than ideals, they are the living code of conduct for today’s Christian knights and dames. We are ordinary people answering an extraordinary calling to live with purpose and spiritual integrity.
Every genuine order of chivalry is founded on a code. Ours is drawn from Scripture, the teachings of Christ, and the historic vows of medieval knighthood. Our code includes:
Our knightly order finds its spiritual inspiration in the Hospitallers of St. Thomas of Canterbury at Acre, honouring the martyrdom and mission of Saint Thomas Becket - a symbol of truth, justice, and unwavering Christian faith.We continue this sacred legacy through charitable work, spiritual commitment, and moral clarity in service to communities throughout England and the Christian Church.
As a modern order of knights, we bridge the past and present. Inspired by the bravery of Saint Thomas Becket and the legacy of Christian chivalric orders, we dedicate ourselves to:
The Hospitallers of Saint Thomas of Canterbury invite you to rediscover the path of knighthood. If you believe in the enduring power of faith, honour, service, and purpose - you may be called to become a knight.
Join a respected order of chivalry that is united by purpose, dedicated to service, and committed to upholding the sacred virtues of Christian knighthood.
We are a modern order of knights carrying forward a noble tradition into the future.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam – To the Greater Glory of God.