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Who We Are
The Daughters of the King
is an Order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches
in communion with it, or churches who are in the Historic Episcopate. Members
undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of
Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Confirmation, a Daughter
pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism,
dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom and the strengthening of the
spiritual life of her parish.
The emblem of the Order is in the form of a modified Greek fleury cross inscribed in Latin, Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine the watchword of the Order, meaning "With heart, mind and spirit uphold and bear the cross." At the base of the cross are the letters "FHS," initials that stand for the Motto of the Order: "For His Sake..."
The emblem, never
wavering from the original design, has been trademarked for the exclusive
use of the Order. The cross is worn at all times. It is customarily worn
on the left side over the heart or it may be worn on a silver chain around
the neck, but it is never to be worn simply as an ornament. Only a
member in good standing may wear the cross of the Order, which remains the
property of the Order. When a Daughter dies, her cross may be buried
with her or incorporated into her memorial; otherwise, it must be returned
to the National Office.
The first rule is the Rule of Prayer, and it should be carefully considered and guarded. In the Christian life, nothing can be submitted for this daily recourse to the source of life and strength. Every member must have a rule of daily prayer. Because communication with God must be a growing, deepening relationship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each member's Rule of Prayer should be carefully chosen and reviewed and revised periodically. Part of the Rule of Prayer is to pray daily:
Rule of Service By the Rule of Service, a Daughter seeks daily to do the will of God where she is, remembering Jesus' words: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these..., ye have done it unto me." (Matt: 25:40) The Rule of Service is, after all, nothing but the application of one's baptismal vow, reaffirmed by confirmation:
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