Christian Orders of Chivalry In addition to the orders of the Vatican, there exist many Christian orders of chivalry. They are, in some cases, independent entities. In most cases, though, they are granted by an Imperial or Royal House, reigning or formerly reigning. They comprise the great knightly orders of Europe. There also exist religious confraternities, which are covered under the Religious Orders section, but which often have a chivalric nature or history to them. Christian knights have the further responsibility of maintaining the temporal framework for the Church, just as the members of the Papal orders. They are to be role models and leaders in their nations, communities, and parishes. Main Page | Supreme Pontiff | Members | Papal Orders Christian Orders | Religious Orders | Links   INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK, AND DISCLAIMER: The Legal Disclaimer for the Royal College of Papal Knights in the Americas. The Royal College of Papal Knights in the Americas is a non-profit religious corporation dba in the United States of America. This website in its entirety is the Intellectual Property of the Royal College of Papal Knights in the Americas. The information, text, photos, documents, and media in any form whatsoever contained in this website is International and United States Copyright and Trademark Protected. No part of this website, may be copied, shared, or transferred without specific, written permission of the Royal College of Papal Knights in the Americas. The unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, or alteration of this website is Unlawful and Violation is Subject to possible Civil and Criminal Penalties. The Royal College of Papal Knights in the Americas, and its members are not and will not be liable for any direct, special, indirect, or consequential damages arising from alteration of the contents of this website by a third party or as a result of any malicious code transferred to a third party by virtue of visiting this website. Crown, International, and United States Copyright Held © 2008, All Rights Reserved.