Ratu Muda Princess Karen Cantrell
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Message from The Chairman
As Chair of the Royal Society of Saint George-California Branch, I am privileged to work with a dedicated group of board members and Trustees who are committed to making the values and good works of the Saint George Society accessible to all members of our community.
I am honored to have had this privilege to create a Chapter for The Royal Society of Saint George here in California. It has been a long journey, but nothing without efforts and persistence can accomplish much in this world, nowadays. Our strategic ambition is to be a leading force for Good works and Charity on our state, strengthening our membership through a sustainable growth by clear principles, ethics, and values.
I also have the privilege of getting to know some our members. I hear their stories, and I know where they’ve come from and what goals they’ve set for themselves. Our Members are here because they want a better life for others and to make this Society a project that brings positive change to our community.
I am honored to be a small part of helping make all those dreams become a reality, and I urge you to consider your own participation, joining our society today. As you browse through our Royal Society of Saint George website, I invite you to learn more about us and to consider partnering with us as we work to meet the challenges that lay ahead. Together we can make a difference in this world, for good!
Ratu Muda Princess Karen Cantrell
Please visit: Karencantrell.com
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A Non-Profit Charitable Membership Society
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The Royal Society of Saint George, California Branch was founded and chartered officially in California on December 12, 2016. The organization is non-profit and is open to anyone residing in California and the American Southwest who may be interested in the aims of our society. The society is an admirable and honorable institution that was chartered in California for educational, cultural, patriotic, fraternal, social, and philanthropic purposes.
The California Branch of the Royal Society of St. George is special by being geographically located in California! It is our noble aim and objective in California to interact and function as good global citizens and benefactors of social programs throughout California. Especially for our members and England!
Welcome to the website of the Royal Society of Saint George (RSSG) of California officially 'The Royal Society of St. George, California' Branch, our anagram is 'RSSGCa."
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After many years of planning, lots of hard work and several trips to England by a determined common delegation of cultural enthusiasts with hereditary connections in their genealogy to ancient England; California now finally has its own branch of The Royal Society of St. George in Palm Springs, California. The first big annual event was a social gathering and high-tea being held in Beverly Hills on April 23rd, St. George’s Day.
Our organization offers a bridge of friendly social interests in the Republic of California for the English, England, our people and the benevolent motives of The Royal Society of St. George.
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Societies of St. George in the United States have a rich history dating back before the American Revolutionary War (1770) with missions in New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston.
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In England the first Royal Society of St. George was established in London in 1894, gaining recognition with Queen Victoria as the first Royal Patron. Since then the reigning Monarch has been the Society’s Patron. In 1902 King Edward VII granted the use of the prefix “Royal,” and in 1963 a Royal Charter of Incorporation was signed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Today the Society is incorporated under the Royal Charter with its own Armorial Bearings granted by Letters Patent in 1990, the Society now has members and branches around the world.​
Our branch of the Royal Society of St. George caters many of the same shared ideals as the original colonial societies, today's modern societies and understands an official charter to the present day by The Royal Society of St. George headquartered in Essex, England.
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Membership is transferable between branches and members are always greeted warmly all over the world in more than 20 countries. We encourage all English expatriates, dual passport holders, anyone that has family members in England, and temporary or permanent English residents living in California to join our society.
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To learn more or to become a member please visit our website or link here to the membership form we offer both online and mail-in applications.
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The Royal Society of St. George, California Branch is a project of the Saint Lazarus Relief Fund, a 501(c)3 public charity. Donations are tax deductible.
History of St. George
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Saint George according to legend, was a Roman soldier of Syrian origin and officer in the Guard of Roman emperor Diocletian, who ordered his death for failing to recant his Christian faith. As a Christian martyr, he later became one of the most venerated saints in Christianity and in particular the Crusades.
In hagiography, as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and one of the most prominent military saints, he is immortalized in the myth of Saint George and the Dragon. His memorial, Saint George's Day, is traditionally celebrated on April 23. Numerous countries, cities, professions and organizations claim Saint George as their patron.
George's parents were Christians of Syrian background, his father Gerontius was a Roman army official from Cappadocia, and his mother Polychronia was a Christian and a Syrian native from Lydda in the Roman province of Palestine. Accounts differ regarding whether George was born in Cappadocia or Syria Palaestina, but agree that he was raised at least partly in Lydda.
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St. George and the Dragon
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St. George is considered one of the 14 Holy Helpers that gave rise and foundation and the establishment of the Christianity we all know today. St. George and the Dragon has been a popular theme for many great art works, paintings and sculptures dating back to the 5th century.
In the medieval romances, the lance with which Saint George slew the dragon was called Ascalon. Sculptures of Saint George battling the dragon can be found in Stockholm, United States, England, Portugal, Serbia and at the Prague Castle among others.
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