A: No modern group has an unbroken legal line from 1312. OTJ is a lawful 21st-century revival under Swiss association law, continuing the Christian chivalric ideals of the medieval Order.

A: Internationally registered in Belgium (BE801 529 945) and governed by Swiss law. In Australia, our Foundation is incorporated in Queensland (IA4872265) with ABN 15 240 834 320.

A: Yes. Our Statutes and Rules are published at otj.ngo, showing elected leadership, a legislative council, and standing committees.

A: We respect the Charter as a historic document, but our legitimacy rests on modern legal structure and transparent operations, not medieval paperwork.

A: We conduct real charitable work in Australia and abroad—supporting the vulnerable, funding ministries, and running initiatives like the 200 Club and Silent Knight outreach.

A: We have public legal identifiers, international recognition, published governance, charitable compliance, and a clear Christian mission—none of which “vanity” groups can show.