Classes & Grades of the Authentic Orders
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Members of the Order of Malta are divided into three Classes.
First Class
- Knights of Justice, or Professed Knights, and the Professed Conventual Chaplains, who have made vows of “poverty, chastity and obedience aspiring to perfection according to the Gospel”. They are religious according to Canon Law but are not obliged to live in community.
Second Class
- Knights and Dames of Honour and Devotion in Obedience
- Knights and Dames of Grace and Devotion in Obedience
- Knights and Dames of Magistral Grace in Obedience
Third Class
- Knights and Dames of Honour and Devotion
- Conventual Chaplains ad honorem
- Knights and Dames of Grace and Devotion
- Magistral Chaplains
- Knights and Dames of Magistral Grace
- Donats (male and female) of Devotion
The Most Venerable Order of St. John
Members of the Order of St. John are divided into five Grades
Grade I
- Bailiff Grand Cross (GCStJ)
- Dame Grand Cross (GCStJ)
Grade II
- Knight of Justice or Grace (KStJ)
- Dame of Justice or Grace (DStJ)
Grade III
- Commander (CStj)
- Chaplain (CHStJ)
Grade IV
- Officer (OStJ)
Grade V
- Member (MStJ)
Die Johanniter Order
Members are divided into three classes
First Class
- Commander
Second Class
- Knight of Justice
Third Class
- Knight of Honor
Die Johanniter Order (Dutch)
Members are divided into three classes
First Class
- Knight of Justice
- Dame of Justice
Second Class
- Knight
- Dame
Third Class
- Expectant Knight
Die Johanniter Order (Swedish)
Members are divided into two classes
First Class
- Knight of Justice
Second Class
- Knight of Honor