THE MSM's PROFESSION AND THREE VOWS

After several years of formation and practical acquaintance with the Rule, some are called to chivalry and make their knightly profession; their wives may join them in this, if they so wish. What is involved is an authentic consecration setting them on the quest for evangelical perfection. This profession involves three solemn private vows:

-        Conversion of life: promising to live thenceforward in all the circumstances of life according to laws of chivalry and the Rule of the Order, as a vassal of Christ the King and Our Lady. The knight never forgets that the struggle against evil begins with his own conversion.

-        Fidelity to the Order: giving obedience to the officers of the Order within the limits of the Rule, and observing the duty of giving fraternal support to all other members of the Order.

-        Defence of the Church: a commitment to loving the Church by generously promoting a love for Her teaching, Her discipline and Her hierarchy.

By means of the above vows, the newly professed knight gives himself completely once for all to a ‘quest’ which will thenceforth govern, guide and unify his life ‘as a Knight of Our Lady before all, in all, always and everywhere.’