СТРУКТУРА НА ОРДЕНА НА СВ. ЙОАН И ИЗИСКВАНИЯ ПО ПОСВЕЩАВАНЕ В РИЦАРСТВО
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Автор: Светлана Спитери специалност История бакалавър
Научен ръководител: гл. ас. д-р К. Андонов
Рецензент: проф. д.и.н. Бисер Георгиев
Шуменски университет „Епископ Константин Преславски” 2024 ============================= Abstract: The first part of this work explores the structure of the Order of St John, consisting of three different levels. The highest rank was reserved for the knights with their aristocratic origin, followed by the priest and other religious brothers; the lowest positions were for the servants. The second part reveals the procedure for bestowing a knighthood. The focus is on the requirements for investing a young boy into the knighthood. The substantial criteria included an aristocratic origin and taking the vow, which required accepting the oath of celibacy, poverty, and obedience. Also, special attention is paid to the achievements and virtues of the candidates which contributed to the fulfilment of their military missions.
Keywords: The Order of St John, knights, religious brothers, knighthood, aristocratic origin, investing into a knighthood, taking a vow