Joining the Order means making a life time commitment to witness to the faith, practice Christian life, and carry forward charitable works for the moral and material support of the Christian communities of the Holy Land, always acting with that discretion which distinguishes Christian charitable efforts.

The purpose of joining the Order is to serve the Catholic Church and promote initiatives to preserve the Christian presence in the Holy Land in a dynamic of dialogue and peace with followers of other religious traditions. The purpose of joining the Order is not to become a member of a prestigious organization in order to boast of one’s status or acquire personal benefits and advantages.

Usually, though not always, a candidate is presented by an existing Member of the Order. A period of formation of no less than 12 months is required. If the candidate completes this period successfully, he/she may apply for admission to the Order through the Lieutenancy.

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Formation Document

Following the Order’s Consulta held in November 2023, during which the Instrumentum Laboris on the “Formation” of Members was studied, the Grand Master and Governor General have approved a Formation Document which serves as a guideline for admitting new Knight and Dame Candidates to the Order, as well as for the ongoing development of existing Members.

KHS Ireland

Ceremonies of Investiture of Knights and Dames of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre

General Regulations

Formation Document

Guidelines for Ecclesiastical Members of the Lieutenancy of Ireland

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem – Constitution

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Commitments of the Order and its individual members

Membership information

St Matthias

St Corona

St Dympna

St Isidore the Farmer

St Simon Stock

St Brendan the Navigator

St Gemma Galgani

St Paschal Baylon

St Felix of Cantalice

Remembering: John A. (Anthony), Harrington, KCSG, GCHS, Gold Palm of Jerusalem