Post by Sir Benedict on Jan 31, 2015 18:36:14 GMT
What do you guys think of this as our official MicroWiki article? Are there any changes you would like to see?
The Equestrian Order of Saint Thomas (EOST) is an independent Catholic intermicronational chivalric order. Founded in January 2015 by two micronationalists from the Empire of Quailia, its purpose is to unite the Catholic members of the micronational community and to support and promote Catholic micronationalism. It is named after Saint Thomas More, who in the Catholic tradition is the patron saint of statesmen.
History
The Equestrian Order of Saint Thomas was founded on January 13, 2015 by Sir Benedict Baughman and Colonel Christopher Woods, two micronationalists from the Empire of Quailia. After a forum was created for the Order two days later, the Order has grown slowly.
Organization
The Order is governed by a Constitutional Charter which describes the officers and operating rules as well as describing the name, vision and goals of the Order. The officers are those of Grand Master (the leader of the Order), the Grand Marshal (the second in command), and the Chancellor (the record keeper). The Constitutional Charter also dictates the existence of two other positions, those of Principal Patron (held by the current monarch of the Empire of Quailia) and the Prelate (who is an ordained member of the clergy).
Membership
Membership in the Order is open to all Catholic micronationalists and can be requested through the Order’s online forum.
All members of the Order are divided into four grades which are, in descending order:
• Knight/Dame Grand Cross (K/DGCST)
• Knight/Dame Commander with Star (K/DC*ST)
• Knight/Dame Commander (K/DCST)
• Knight/Dame (K/DST)
Current Members
In order of seniority
History
The Equestrian Order of Saint Thomas was founded on January 13, 2015 by Sir Benedict Baughman and Colonel Christopher Woods, two micronationalists from the Empire of Quailia. After a forum was created for the Order two days later, the Order has grown slowly.
Organization
The Order is governed by a Constitutional Charter which describes the officers and operating rules as well as describing the name, vision and goals of the Order. The officers are those of Grand Master (the leader of the Order), the Grand Marshal (the second in command), and the Chancellor (the record keeper). The Constitutional Charter also dictates the existence of two other positions, those of Principal Patron (held by the current monarch of the Empire of Quailia) and the Prelate (who is an ordained member of the clergy).
Membership
Membership in the Order is open to all Catholic micronationalists and can be requested through the Order’s online forum.
All members of the Order are divided into four grades which are, in descending order:
• Knight/Dame Grand Cross (K/DGCST)
• Knight/Dame Commander with Star (K/DC*ST)
• Knight/Dame Commander (K/DCST)
• Knight/Dame (K/DST)
Current Members
In order of seniority
Name | Grade | Micronation | Position |
Empress Eleanore of Quailia | DGCST | The Empire of Quailia | Principal Patron |
Sir Benedict Baughman | KC*ST | The Empire of Quailia | Grand Master |
King Connor of Mallanor | KCST | The Kingdom of Mallanor | Grand Marshal |
Colonel Christopher Woods | KCST | The Empire of Quailia | Chancellor |