The Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel

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 * To perpetuate the legacy of the Royal Ghassanids, an Arab dynasty that ruled several realms from the third through the eighteenth centuries of the Common Era. Historically, the Ghassanids were the very first Christian knights and Defenders of the Holy Land, even several centuries before the First Crusade.

*To provide financial support to the Royal House of Ghassan for its charitable and cultural projects.

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 * It has as its supreme goal the active compassion and altruism in its various forms. To cultivate the honor and the fraternity.

* The defense of the right of personal Religious choice. The absolute respect and coexistence.

* Through Chivalry, destroy the greatest enemies: the ignorance, the fear, the prejudice, the vanity and the suffering.

* Defend the oppressed and through philanthropic and charitable endeavors help the poor and the needy.

* To confer upon the worthy and eligible persons a tangible recognition for outstanding service, through direct effort, for the positive development of the human condition, and the ethical and moral growth of the individual and Society. 

 "This order will continue the tradition of chivalry in the modern world, with a paramount commitment to diminishing the suffering of all beings and to making the world a better place."  

 The Humanitarian work is an integral part of the House and Orders. It's divided in two categories:

- Raising awareness - Maybe more important than anything else since attacks the cause of the problem. We advocate several causes: sectarian conflicts, against women's abuse, animal's cruelty, prejudice, etc.

- Bringing relief - To attack the cause is crucial; however, the consequences also have to be relieved. The House donates part of its income and also directly supports fundraising to several charities.

The Royal House of Ghassan has being active in charitable projects being recognized by the American, Brazilian, Jordanian and Emirati Governments. The House of Ghassan is also recognized by the United States IRS (Internal Revenue Service) as a legitimate 501 (c) 3 organization and the donations made in the US are tax deductible. The Royal House of Ghassan is accredited by the United Nations being in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2016 

The Royal House has two charitable arms: The Prinz Gharios Stiftung (Germany) and the One Voice Foundation (Lebanon) 

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May be one of the most important mission of the House of Ghassan is cultural. "To set the record straight", as far as the Middle Eastern history showing the world the incredible deeds of the Ghassanid Arabs and their contribution to the modern civilization.

Some of our cultural projects:

- Publication of two books: "Dynastic & Nobility Law - The end of a myth" about international jurisprudence on titles and honors and about the specific historical rights of the Ghassanid Dynasty. It's the only specific book about the subject available in the English language. Also "Middle East - the secret history and possible solutions" which was awarded in Italy with the "21st International Cultural Award of Trentino-Abruzzo Alto Adige" in the "History" category. The award is very prestigious and given by governmental decree. Prince Gharios was the first Arab author to receive this award.

Also recently, the production of the documentary "The Christian Kings of the Middle East", about the historical journey of the Ghassanid rulers.

The House commissioned a painting from H.E. Michael Peschka, showing the bestowal of the imperial dignity ("King of all Arabs") to King Al-Harith (Arethas) by Byzantine emperor Justinian I. The depiction was only available in primitive illustrations.

The House is also commissioning the translation of several historical texts and documents from Arabic to English. 

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Previously known as "Sacred Order of Saint Michael Archangel" until 2019, is a non-religious and temporal Order of Chivalry and Knighthood. It is sovereign in the conduct of its affairs; subjected only to the Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan. It isn't subjected to any religious affiliation, hierarchy or denomination, while maintaining its not-for-profit educational corporate status. The Order doesn't claim a link with any historical Order of chivalry. However, claims to be the legitimate heir of one the oldest - if not "the oldest" - Christian knights in history. It's documented that the Ghassanids were the first knights protectors of the Holy Land under the Byzantine Empire around 500 years before the First Crusade and the creation of the first Orders of Chivalry. Although not organized in Orders "per se", the Ghassanids were the first defenders of Christianity in history to incorporate what's known today as a "code of chivalry" (originated from the Arab concept of "Muru’a") which means bravery in war, hospitality, respect for women and for honor, and protection of the weak and the orphans. (see the book "Faris", or “knight” in Arabic, from B. Lewis, C. Pellat and J. Schacht, also the book "Byzantium and the Arabs in the Sixth Century", pages 304-305 Dumbarton Oaks Research Library - Harvard University by Prof. Dr. Irfan Shahid, PhD (Princeton University) Professor Emeritus of Georgetown University) 

* Under the "Fons Honorum" of HIRH Prince Gharios El Chemor of Ghassan Al-Nu'Man VIII whose rights and titles were internationally recognized. LEARN MORE HERE

In 2014, Prince Gharios was invested as a knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem (lat.: Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani, OESSH). The Order is a Roman Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope. It traces its roots to Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, principal leader of the First Crusade (circa 1099 CE). The Pope is sovereign of the Order, and it enjoys the protection of the Holy See and has its legal seat at Vatican City. Is one of the oldest, most respected and recognized Orders of Chivalry in the whole world.

* The Order is recognized by the some of the main political and religious leaders in the Middle East like: His All Holiness Bartholomew I the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His Holiness the Coptic Pope Tawadros II, His Eminence and Beatitude Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai the Maronite Patriarch, His Excellency Monsignior Maroun Lahham the Archbishop of Jordan, His Excellency Moussa El-Hage the Maronite Archbishop of the Holy Land, etc

* In 2016, the Order was canonically erected in the Roman Catholic Church by His Excellency Bishop Dom Roberto Francisco Ferreria Paz of the Diocese of Campos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil recognizing the Sacred Order of Saint Michael Archangel - Grand Priory of Brazil as a valid Canonical Organization according to the laws of the Holy See (Vatican) LEARN MORE HERE

* Chartered under The Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan; registered in the United States of America (CA),  Recognized in the United States as a tax deductible charity under the section 503 (c) 3 of the IRS - Internal Revenue Service.

* The Royal House of Ghassan is accredited by the UN being in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.