Does The Order of Saint Joachim charge fees?
Yes. Virtually all orders of knighthood or chivalry levy membership fees (“oblations”) and advancement or passage fees. Even the Order of the Garter, the pre-eminent order of knighthood in the world, reportedly charges its members a hefty passage fee. The Order of Saint Joachim levies a modest annual oblation of £15 on all members, and entrance and passage fees are similarly reasonable.
Yes. Virtually all orders of knighthood or chivalry levy membership fees (“oblations”) and advancement or passage fees. Even the Order of the Garter, the pre-eminent order of knighthood in the world, reportedly charges its members a hefty passage fee. The Order of Saint Joachim levies a modest annual oblation of £50 on all members, and entrance and passage fees are similarly reasonable. Fees collected are for the Order’s modest administration costs, with any surplus being available for charitable purposes.
