THE
CODE OF THE
SOVEREIGN
ORDER OF SAINT
JOHN OF JERUSALEM
1. Thou shalt believe the teaching of the one,
holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and obey all Her admonitions.
2. Thou shalt defend the Church.
3. Thou shalt show regard for the weak and defend
them.
4. Thou shalt love the country of thy birth.
5. Thou shalt never retreat before the enemy.
6. Thou shalt lead an unceasing and uncompromising
crusade against the infidel.
7. Thou shalt never tell a lie and shalt stay
true to thy word.
8. Thou shalt be generous and charitable.
9. Thou shalt always and in all places be champion
of Good and Justice against evil and iniquity.
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