Knights of Saint John
The Knights of Saint John International (KSJI) is a fraternal Catholic military order of laymen and their ladies auxiliary, dedicated to defending the Church and supporting charity.
Mission and purpose
To cultivate fraternity among Catholic men, defend the Catholic faith and clergy, promote patriotic duty, and perform corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Catholic identity and spirituality
Chivalric honour, martial discipline in prayer, unwavering loyalty to the Holy Father and the hierarchy, and steadfast commitment to the Holy Eucharist.
History of the wider movement
Incorporated in New York in 1886 and tracing its spiritual heritage to the ancient Knights Hospitaller of Saint John of Jerusalem. It was introduced to Nigeria in the early 20th century, growing into one of the country's most respected Catholic fraternal knighthoods.
Major activities and apostolate
Providing ceremonial honour guards for bishops and the Blessed Sacrament, funding seminarian training, disaster relief and charitable donations, and spiritual drills.