Noble Dynasty

• To re-establish and promote the social institutions of monarchy and nobility and practice their principles in a world which has largely forgotten them: chivalry, honor, duty, loyalty, respect, enlightenment, tolerance;
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• To organize conferences related to the aims and purposes of the Organization and the general assemblies of its members.
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• To promote the culture and history of the people and nobility of the Kingdom of the two Sicily and the House of Antioch in the Swabia Dynasty.
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• To research the history of the Kingdom of the two Sicily, Jerusalem, Antioch  and Germany;
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• To reward meritorious service to society by awarding honors to persons who deserve them. (Honorary titles are bestowed upon individuals or organization as an award in recognition of their merits or excellence in a certain field).

 

The basic privilege and right of sovereignty or supreme power has been around for a long time. For example, with the discovery of Roman law in the 12th century came the maxim Rex in regno suo imperator est, that is, a king is emperor in his own kingdom". (Kenneth Pennington, The Prince and the Law, 1200-1600: Sovereignty and Rights in Western Civilization, p. 3)

Honorary title or title of honor is a title bestowed upon individuals or organizations as an award in recognition of their merits or excellence in a certain field.

Founding of the Organization. Letters Patent establishing "Noble Dynasty, The House of Antioch and Swabia" of Caputo Nobility Organization in perpetuity was signed and on the 12th day of October, 2008.

The Organization reposes in its own original sovereignty and the House of Caputo Nobility Organization is its historical link. The Organization is thus independent of any Royal or Ecclesiastical protection. The Organization may, however, accept a Protector if this may serve its aims. Such Protector must be Christian. A possible state protection must be associated with the Christian Faith or be religiously neutral. Protection of the Organization is not associated with any power upon the Organization.

RANKS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION

Imperial Knights of the House of the Caputo Family Nobility Institution.

The Modern Knight. The words knighthood and chivalry have been interchangeably used to mean the same thing for hundreds of years. Chivalry is often used as a synonym for civility, nobility, and good manners.

The Knights of the  House of Caputo Nobility Organization  retains the traditions of knighthood and chivalry within its charter and constitution. For exemplary service to mankind or to the House of the Family Organization  a member may be granted the Rank or Knight/Dame of the House of Caputo Family Organization. This is the Order’s highest accolade and is only granted by the Grand Master. This Rank may be awarded at any time during membership in the Organization; it is not a step in advancement, but rather a singular honor.

NOBILITY RANKS RECOGNIZED WITHIN THE

ORGANIZATION AND BETWEEN FRATERNAL ENTITIES

As is common in all Nobility Houses and Orders of Chivalry, The Leader of the House of the Caputo Nobility Organization recognizes the Honorable Estate of Nobility. The possession of a Title, however, is not always an indicator of the worthiness or the bearer; therefore, Nobles do not, ipso facto, possess positions of leadership within the Organization, nor are they accorded deference over other members.

An Imperial Knight or Dame of Noble Dynasty devotes itself with benevolent projects. In cooperation with governmental, as well as, private entities, it contributes to community service. To become a Knight/Dame  or Noble of Noble Dynasty is purely a fraternal title, and does not imply that its bearer becomes aristocratic, in name or in blood. However, he may add his rank after his name to indicate his membership which is limited to a polite means of addressing each other within the Order.

Knights of Noble Dynasty should never use their rank for self-serving purposes.  It should only be used in connection with the Order and to its charitable, social or cultural activities, and hence must not interfere with heraldic jurisdictions of states that have constituted own orders of chivalry that run back to and have deep roots in feudalism. It depends upon the authorities of the host country, who are given the task to evaluate orders of chivalry, whether to accept them in the country or not. This includes appending requirements concerning membership.

Governments perhaps should establish an office in the Foreign Ministry asked to consider the matter first to list those organizations that somehow refer to ancient historical nature and are still run by those who at other times they were the real leaders, and secondly those which have only fraudulent intent, or purpose of encouraging petty megalomania of people who have nothing to do with organizations who want to represent.

The state, as happens in most countries around the world must not come on this phenomenon concerns the private cultivators of the traditions of a past that no longer exists ... teacher among all nations is now Spain, which does not recognize orders that are outside of its territory of  honor rewarding (allows the use of foreign decorations) and rightly considered as "associations" or even all those dynastic orders of invention that have some historical basis or promote social work in the Kingdom, so as to authorize the military to wear the decorations but only when participating in those specific ceremonies.

On the other hand there are other nations like France who adopt a system similar to that Italian, which requires obtaining a license - in this case issued by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honor - for the public use of foreign or honors associations chivalrous "historical" received by French citizens. In the United Kingdom citizens must be allowed (this time by the Crown) to the use of foreign honors, but in this case, the authorization is not limited to using only, but should be required for the transfer itself. The imposing and then transferring the country to require prior consent to the British authorities before the transfer.

"Different countries different customs," but the major problem in this area is to make it clear to users which are orders or associations somehow justifiable as historical memory, and which ones are just picturesque ways to make money and cheat the credulity of the people.

Since, the Knights of Noble Dynasty are internationally accepted as Charitable Knighthood Organization, therefore the Knights of Noble Dynasty having been chartered by it, also enjoys recognition by states that have diplomatic relationships with Caputo Nobility Institution.

How far and how much this recognition of the Organization in each country extends to, depends on the ruling administration. There are countries wherein members are required to seek government approval prior to becoming a knight of the Order. On the other hand, in some countries the Knights of Noble Dynasty are treated as regular society that mimics an order of chivalry. However, some notable members of the Order, such as His Imperial and Holy Highness Makoko Auguste Nguempio King of Kongo and his representatives, HIH Makoko Crown King-Prince Magloire Lamine, HIH Mama Kota Princess Amunh, further His Eminence Archbishop David Cooper, His Beatitude Archbishop Metropolite Nicolas are recipients of the Order’s decoration certainly give credence and dignity to it.

It is not to be denied that the Organization today has grown rapidly into a respectable and internationally admired fraternal organization. Ultimate goal is to spread Noble Dynasty’s vision, teachings and philosophy. We are the Knights of Noble Dynasty; if we are, by word and deed, what we ought to be then we have accomplished a greatness that knows no fear but ignorance; that demands nothing but its right – a greatness that makes us worthy and does not need justification. The Organization is a modern body with noble objectives embodied in chivalric terms.

The Organization, through the Member of the Household may ennoble members as a Mark of Honor; the Order or individual members may petition the Household to grant Noble Titles within the Organization to those in their community who have performed outstandingly worthy service that betters the lot of individuals or humanity in general.

Title of Nobility are not for Sale, rather we confer Honor Title of the Caputo Nobility Organization to honest and worthy people who promise to help the Institution. 

A Title of Nobility is bestowed to individuals who have contributed significantly to the Cultural, Humanitarian, Monetary Assistance and Historical promulgation of Noble Dynasty around the world. Individuals must be recognized by their charitable activities, which have a major impact on street children of Guatemala City.

NOBLE TITLES RECOGNIZED BY THE ORGANIZATION

ARE AS FOLLOWS:

NOBILE (NOBLE)

KNIGHT/DAME

BARON/BARONESS

COUNT/COUNTESS

MARQUIS/MARCHESSE

DUKE/DUCHESS

PRINCE/PRINCESS

The Titles and Honors of Nobility are offered solely for private use in accordance with set criteria as decreed by the Head of Caputo Nobility Organization. They are offered for personal satisfaction only since titles have no connection with any Noble or Royal House, Government, Religious or Official Body.

"Noble Titles" should not be confused with "The Sovereign Titles", even if their qualifications could be the same (e.g. Prince), and we must remember that the former are subject to special regulation (regarding their recognition, succession, etc.), the latter do not require any formalities, as they are native. 

This way the concept of nobility, today without any conceit or privilege, becomes part of sociology as a refinement of the human race in it´s continued future, with the aim of holding high the banner of the country´s history, which is the symbol of respect for the traditions, undeniable life force and source of energy in any evolution of time , society and Institutions. 

"It should also be clear that, whereas national laws aim to provide clear-cut definitions or criteria, their validity extends only to their own borders. One country may well be indifferent to, or even recognize, what another calls bogus. A case in point is the various orders of Saint John recognized by their national governments (Britain, Germany, Netherlands) but not by others (France) or, until the early 1960s, by the Catholic Order itself.

http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/legitim.htm "

A title of nobility is by no means subject to international standardization, but rather to national and local differences. A title of nobility, as it is used today, is in most cases honorific, that is, it does only carry honorific privileges.

OBLIGATION OF MEMBERS

Every person proposed for admission into the Organization shall be of sound mind and of such means and position as will enable her or him to live honorably and to observe fully and freely the laws and decrees of the Organization.

Each Postulant must prove that he is a person of irreproachable conduct, honor and integrity.

Noble Dynasty is an active organization. Membership requires individuals to support actively to the best of their ability in word and deed the good and charitable work of the Organization. Members are requested to cover their personal passage, registration, and investiture expenses which are determined by the Sovereign Prince of the Organization.

A number of obligations are demanded of members when admitted to the Organization: All Members have to observe the Constitution and other by-laws of the Organization and to obey their senior officers. Each member is asked to participate actively, according to ability, in the hospitaller work for the sick, the disabled, the elderly and all who are in need. This involves the concerned giving of services and funds, or the supply of medicines, equipment, clothing and other necessary items required by the helpless and needy.

Noble Dynasty has a rank structure that conforms to European chivalric custom, and decorations to note service or achievement. All promotions require approval of the Prince Grand Master. Promotions are won by achievement. Active involved Members enjoy promotions up through the ranks, with the ultimate achievement of Knighthood or Dame as an honor bestowed by the Order upon those who selflessly serve Charitable work. Moreover promotions, members may also be decorated for achievement or merit.

ALL CANDIDATES MUS SUBMIT A COMPLETED PETITION FOR CONSIDERATION, CURRICULUM VITAE AND PASSAGE FEES AS SET BY THE ORGANIZATION.

In relation to Noble titles of the Organization, the Grand Council will accept petitioner’s claims in good faith but at the same time reserve the right to inquire further into the validity of such claims should we deem it necessary. We simply ask that, as Christian men and women, they we all uphold the virtues of honesty and integrity in these matters.

Many of those associated with this separate House of Caputo Organization (Non-Government Organization) have participated in numerous domestic and international relief efforts to their association. We are always looking for qualified volunteers, the donation food, cloth, non expired lifesaving medicines and of course that ever elusive corporate and individual financial support that enable us to continue to help others.

Our membership standards are purposely very high, our financial and time commitments are not for everyone, and our dedication to a more caring world requires significant expectations that not everyone can meet. But for those who qualify, the Knights of the Organization of  the Caputo Family offer an unequaled World class Fraternal Organization with an international network of some of the most sophisticated and influential professional men and women from many different nations.

Downlodad Rank Membership Application Form

In order to be able to trace connection to Nobility and Royalty of The Leader of the House of the Caputo Nobility Organization, the genealogy was done with the aid of the Heraldic Institutes of :  “Heraldic Coccia” in Florence, Italy, the “Ancestor Ltd.” of England, the” Heraldic Institute of Milan”, Italy and finally the “Center Heraldic Studies of Varese”, Italy. 

Genealogy of the Head of the Organization (see below bibliography)

The International Commission on Nobility and Royalty

(Full registration. The genealogy is spot checked by professionally accredited genealogists who must determine or be convinced that the genealogy submitted is at least at the preponderance of evidence level or has achieved at least a 51% level of assurance). "The genealogy submitted must include royalty, nobility or illustrious ancestors"

Recognition from The Spanish Orthodox Church and Ecumenical Apostolic Chaplain Service

Recognition from Tropea Nobility (Italy)

Recognition Boniface Academic, Italy (Title of Honorary Academic
For his commitment and active contribution to achieving the ideals and goals and the values retrieved and purposes of the Academic).

Investiture of Prince Palatine of "Confraternita del Santissimo"

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