Studies upon Medieval Military Orders - Templars, Teutons, Hospitalers

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the Blue Cross Order a chivalric Order?

Answer: No, it is not! The Association is a symbolic 'order' that refers to the strict rules of conduct which are to be closely followed by all its members, and to the certain conditions prior to getting the status of full membership;

Is the Blue Cross Order affiliated to any organisation?

Answer: No, it is not! As the Constitutions of the Association reveal, we are committed to the reunification of the Apostolic Churches, in the spirit of Christ, however we do not belong to any organisation;

If the Blue Cross Order is an ecumenical group, why does it not interfere with other protestant or neo-protestant denominations?

Answer: For we see the unity as one of the outstanding and obvious will of Christ, whilst most of the above denominations regard their separation as a proof of their legitimacy; For we see the Holy Eucharist as the centre of the spiritual life, whilst most of the above denominations consider it as a symbol only; For we see the reunification between the Apostolic Churches as being the first and main step in the long road of the unity of all Christians.

Does it mean that the Blue Cross Order do not encourage the dialogue with protestant and neo-protestant denominations?

Answer: Not at all, on the contrary, our Association does encourage the dialogue between all Christians which are regarded as 'brothers in Christ'. It is our determined charisma that the Organisation should be focused on the dialogue between the two Apostolic Churches in the first place.

Is the Blue Cross Order a Masonic group?

Answer: No, it is not a Masonic group; furthermore, the Blue Cross Order shall never develop contacts with either Masonic lodges or any other organisations which promote forms of Christian faith other than those permitted by the Universal Church.

Why the membership to the Blue Cross Order is restricted to male persons only?

Answer: The 'core' of people which formerly created the Blue Cross Order was male and the new members were male too; it was therefore a matter of choice to remain so; we also have in mind to develop that kind of fellowship which has existed within the monastic orders.