ABBAYE-PRINCIPAUTE DE SAN LUIGI FOUNDED 1883 - FEZZAN

ORDRE SOUVERAIN, CHEVALERESQUE, ORDRE SOUVERAIN, CHEVALERESQUE, NOBILAIRE et RELIGIEUX de la et NOBILAIRE du LION et COURONNE d’EPINES de la CROIX NOIRE

Royal Patron – Royal Patron – H.M. the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara H.M. the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Grand Master – H.S.H. the de San Luigi Grand Master – H.S.H. the Prince de San Luigi

THE ROYAL BYELORUSSIAN ORDERS Website: www.san-luigi.org E-mail: [email protected]

THE SOVEREIGN, KNIGHTLY AND NOBLE OF THE LION AND THE BLACK CROSS – PETITION FOR ADMISSION

To His Serene the Prince-, Grand Master

In accordance with the Statutes of the Order, this Petition for Admission is submitted on behalf of:

...... (Insert your name above)

of my free will, and being prepared both to be obedient to the Statutes and Governing Authorities of the Order and to discharge the charitable, spiritual and financial obligations of membership of the Order, with the help of God.

I undertake that there is nothing in my background that would bring dishonour to the Order.

I agree to abide by the Obligations of Members as set out in this document.

And I give below the details of the following three Referees to whom I have authorized that enquiry may be made concerning my moral character and suitability for membership of the Order:

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...... (Name, address and email of first referee) ......

...... (Name, address and email of second referee)

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...... (Name, address and email of third referee)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name...... (Mr/Mrs/Dr. Etc.)...... Home Address...... Home Telephone...... Business Address...... Business Telephone...... E-mail addresses...... Date of birth...... Place and country of birth...... Marital status...... Name of spouse/civil partner...... Names and dates of birth of children...... PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS List all postsecondary degrees and diplomas, with awarding institution and country......

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...... What is your current job? State job title and employer, or if self-employed, give details...... RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION State the religious affiliation and/or denomination to which you belong: ...... If you are in Holy Orders, please give full details of ordination etc. below and enclose copies of ordination certificates...... MEMBERSHIP OF CHIVALRIC OR OTHER ORDERS For each order, state the name of the order and your rank within it. Attach a copy of your brevet or diploma of appointment...... ARMIGEROUS STATUS If you have been granted Arms or have the right to bear Arms deriving from a recognized authority, give details below: ...... CHARITABLE AND VOLUNTARY WORK Give details of community and humanitarian service:

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...... SIGNATURE Sign below in ink:

...... Date......

OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS

I undertake that if my application to become a member of the Order is accepted, I will be diligent in fulfilling the following Obligations:

I will propagate the Order and the interests of the of San Luigi and the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara by every proper means in my power.

I will support the aims of the Order both through my particular endeavours so far as I am able, and through paying the relevant Passage/Promotion Fees and the annual Donation due from members of the Order.

I will maintain contact with the Grand Master and/or His Representatives, and will advise promptly of any change of address.

I will at all times be obedient to the Grand Master and His Representatives in all matters and decisions they may take concerning the Order, and will conduct myself towards them and my members with dignity and respect.

I will respond promptly and fully to all communications sent to me by the Grand Master and the other Officers of the Order.

I will attend the annual meeting and Investiture of the Order unless prevented by genuine cause.

I will wear the appropriate to my rank at all meetings of the Order.

I will conduct myself in such a manner so as to achieve the highest rank within the Order of which I am capable.

I will assist the Grand Master and His Representatives in such duties concerned with the administration of the Order as I may be asked to undertake, and will discharge these responsibilities diligently and with the highest standards of integrity.

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I will encourage men and women of my acquaintance who are of appropriate standing and qualities to seek admission within the Order.

I will not enter into any dispute concerning religious or political matters in the course of my duties as a member of the Order.

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Now send your application:

- Either by printing it out, scanning it and emailing the scan (.jpg format preferred) to [email protected] - Or by post to The San Luigi Orders Charitable Trust, BM Box 5581, London WC1N 3XX, England, UNITED KINGDOM

If your membership application is approved, you will be notified and asked to remit the appropriate Passage Fees. You will be admitted as a Member of the San Luigi Orders either at the next Investiture (which is held at least annually), or, for candidates who are unable to attend, in absentia with your diploma sent by postal mail.

Membership for all new candidates is normally at the rank of , with subsequent promotions dependent upon commitment and conduct during the period of membership. In certain circumstances initial membership may be granted at a higher rank. All such matters are strictly reserved to the Prince Grand Master, and it is not possible to apply for membership in a specific rank.

Members should not use the designations of membership until after they have been formally admitted.

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