The declaration of the knight

Editor's note: Legends about medieval knights are often full of romantic reveries. Becoming a knight is the dream of every medieval boy. It is not just a code name for the lower-class nobles, but an honorary title, the glory and symbol of an entire era. At the sacred moment when the long sword taps the right shoulder, the knighted person must declare an oath in the witness of the lord and god, and finally become a true knight.

Virtues of the knight

Humility

Honor

Sacrifice

Valor

Compassion

Spirituality

Honesty

Justice

The declaration of the knight

Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright that God may love thee. Speak the truth even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless. That is your oath. And that so you remember it. Rise a knight!

I will be kind to the weak.

I will be brave against the strong.

I will fight all who do wrong.

I will fight for those who cannot fight.

I will help those who call me for help.

I will harm no woman.

I will help my brother knight.

I will be true to my friends.

I will be faithful in love.