I have discussed at this point a bit about some of our physical aspects of "getting healthier" as we strive through the stages of being a Brother (Companion of Christ) to becoming a Squire. However, I have not posted anything about the code of conduct. This ommission is corrected with this post.
The Knights Code of Chivalry and the vows of Knighthood
The Knights Code of Chivalry described in the Song of Roland and an excellent representation of the Knights Codes of Chivalry are as follows:
To fear God and maintain His Church
To serve the liege lord in valour and faith
To protect the weak and defenceless
To give succour to widows and orphans
To refrain from the wanton giving of offence
To live by honour and for glory
To despise pecuniary reward
To fight for the welfare of all
To obey those placed in authority
To guard the honour of fellow knights
To eschew unfairness, meanness and deceit
To keep faith
At all times to speak the truth
To persevere to the end in any enterprise begun
To respect the honour of women
Never to refuse a challenge from an equal
Never to turn the back upon a foe
I made a poster of this Code in old script and overlayed it with a Knight in the "watermark" design, and posted it on my son's wall. He likes it, and I think it looks pretty inspiring. -Brother Bradley Avi
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