Welcome to The Order of St. George, Grand Priory of Canada and the Americas.

The Order of St. George is a Chivalric Order whose Mission is “to better the health and well-being of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans and their families, and supports the Canadian Cadet and Junior Ranger Programs.”

The International Knightly Order of St. George Foundation, Registered Charity No. 83351 2049 RR0001, is the charitable arm of The Order and exists for the same purpose. To learn more about the Foundation, please click here.

The Grand Priory of Canada and the Americas of the Order of St. George was first established in 2003 in Niagara Falls, Ontario and continues a tradition that dates back to the 14th century. King Károly Róbert of Hungary (1288-1342), also known as Charles Robert, Duke of Anjou, founded the Fraternal Society of Knighthood of St George as the first monarchical, chivalric and secular order of its kind. While the exact date is lost to history, there is evidence that the Society was in existence in 1326 on St. George’s Day, now celebrated annually on April 23rd. Indeed, the story of St. George as a legend of Christian martyrdom informs the chivalric ideals that underpin our Order. Today our members are drawn from all walks of life and reflect the great diversity of our society. What joins us is our common cause of helping people in need.

Grand Prior’s Message

Dear Guests and Knights and Dames of The Order of St. George in Canada and the America’s. Welcome to our website where you will learn about our purpose, activities and service projects. Our Chivalric Order centers around our oath to Faith, Service and Honour with a strong Code of Ethics reflecting our commitment to those moral discipline’s humanity needs to embrace and display in our everyday life. Membership is a dedication to these values with our foundation on Service and good works. In these stressful times, there is a demand for what the Order represents, consisting of a fraternity of like-minded individuals striving to make the world a kinder and better place. If you are up to such a challenge, then investigate what is contained here and consider how you might wish to support us.

Yours in the Spirit of St. George,

Chevalier Charles Hill KGCStG
Grand Prior

Calgary Investiture 2023

Congratulations and welcome to our 29 newest Knights and Dames.

The first ever Investiture hosted by Prairies Priory was held in Calgary, Alberta on September 15th and 16th.

The Grand Prior, the Officers and all Knights and Dames of the Order of St. George extend our warmest gratitude and appreciation to The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, The Very Reverend Doctor Chris Dowdeswell, Dean, Diocese of Calgary (Anglican Church of Canada), Cantare Childrens Choir Conducted by Catherine Glaser-Climie, Holly Hykawy, Organist Tim Woodford, Trumpeters Andrew Leitch, Troy Deren and Ali Dermott for their kind and welcome participation in support of this Investiture of the Order of St. George.

The Address by the Prairies Priory Dean, Reverend Captain Derwyn Costinak, was a highlight of the Investiture Ceremony, and you can watch it here: