The Order of the Zion and the guardians of the Sacred Knowledge is a proposed knighthood organization to support the LDS Church. It aims to promote Zion, support the church, bring fellowship to Mormons, bring in new members, support communities, and stand up for LDS beliefs. Membership is open to male and female LDS members and non-members who are investigating the church. The organization would have ranks modeled after military structures and a command structure like the US Army. Knights would perform tasks like aiding others, spreading church teachings, providing security, and learning defense and survival skills. Local groups would be called commanderies for meetings, events, and training new knights.

1. Background
why?When I was a small child my father took me to see
the crusaders castles and I fell in love with idea of
knighthood. My grandfather when I was young
decided to use that love to help bring together my
31 first cousins. We formed a knighthood to try to
keep the cousins on the straight path
After joining the church I had this feeling this
nagging inside of me that I needed to do
something. It was so strong I prayed and prayed
on it. One day I was reading D&C at the point of
Zion, and asked the Elders question about it.
Something inside me kept poking at me. One day
the elders and I were at a cookout with members,
investors and the others current elders from near
wards. I started joking about we should do
something about Zion and build it up like Joseph
wanted.
Later that week I still felt I am not doing something
that I should. Finally one night it came to me in a
dream. What could little old me do help the cause
of the church. In the dream my grandfather’s said
continue on. It all hit me at once. What skills do I
have? What have I been taught? What does the
church not have? I searched online and I found
what was missing.
And here it is!

2. Zion
Redeemer shall come to Zion:Isa. 59:20;
The cause of God is one common cause, in which the Saints are alike all interested;
we are all members of the one common body, and all partake of the same spirit,
and are baptized into one baptism and possess alike the same glorious hope. The
advancement of the cause of God and the building up of Zion is as much one man's
business as another's.
History of the Church, 4:609.
We feel disposed to go forward and unite our energies for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and
established the Priesthood in their fullness and glory. The work which has to be accomplished in
the last days is one of vast importance, and will call into action the energy, skill, talent, and ability
of the Saints, so that it may roll forth with that glory and majesty described by the prophet [see
Daniel 2:34–35; 44–45]; and will consequently require the concentration of the Saints, to
accomplish works of such magnitude and grandeur.
History of the Church, 4:185–86.
The Blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion:1 Ne. 13:37;
The daughters of Zion are haughty:2 Ne. 13:16; ( Isa. 3:16; )
Seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion:D&C 6:6; ( D&C 11:6; )
Him have I inspired to move the cause of Zion in mighty power for good:
D&C 21:7;

3. My answer:
• The Order of the Zion and the guardians of the
Sacred Knowledge is an organization to bring
fellowship and help support to the church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is an order of
knighthood currently not officially linked to the
church. As an outside organization of the church
we hope to be able to break the stereotypes that
have wrongfully placed on the church and its
membership. We believe knighthood is a tool to
bring new members into the church as well open
doors that might as well have been shut.

4. The purpose of the knighthood
• To promote and prepare for the coming of Zion.
• Support and promote the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints.
• To bring in fellowship for upright Mormons.
• To bring in new members and show non-Mormons
the truth about us and the church.
• To support local communities and help the poor and
those in need.
• To raise up in disasters, and emergencies to help our
fellow man.
• To stand up for LDS beliefs and its members.

5. Our structure
• Who can be a knight
– Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
– Non-members of the church can join, but can only be associates of the order
until they become members of the church which then can advance at that
time.
– Men and Women are welcome and can hold the same ranks and honors.
Our structure is based on other knighthoods and the US military ranking systems.
• Ranking system
• Page - – A younger man or women, fewer than 18 years. A future Knight. At the age of 18, they will
have the opportunity to petition to become a “Companion-at-Arms”
• The Aspirant, equivalent in the Marine Corp to a Private Recruit, is a new member of OOFZ at the enlisted
ranks entry level. The Aspirant begins his/her membership as a Prayer Warrior the must complete (boot
camp) training what it is to be a knight. Before advancing to the rank to companion-at-arms
• Companion-at-arms – An applicant of at least 18 years of age under a probation period before becoming
a Knight. This probation lasts 6 months. If the Commandery accepts them, they receive their Certificate
at the end of this period. Members that are not of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints cannot
go any farther in the ranks until they are investigating the church or become members.
• Squire - An applicant of at least 18 years of age, investigating the church or member of the church, and
have passed the requirements of the lower ranks.
• The Squire may also begin to take on some leadership responsibilities. Specific duties depend on
the team to which the Squire belongs, or what specific assignment given to him. Squires are
expected to lead those below him in rank and serve as an example to them. At this rank, the
Squire may become an assistant to a Knights Bachelor. In a shortage of Knights Bachelor Postulant,
Oblate, or Regular, the Squire may serve as leader of units.
• The Knight Bachelor ranks – levels are the next there are 10 ranks they are modeled after marine non-commission
officers ranks Marine Corp to a Corporal to Marine Corp to a Sergeant Major
• The Knight Esquire ranks - are specialties ranks equivalent in the Marine Corp to a Warrant Officer ranks, are
technically and tactically focused experts who perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, coach,
operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, adviser, and counselor of subordinates. He may command detachments,
units, activities, vessels, aircraft, and vehicles.
• Knight Banneret ranks - equivalent in the Marine Corp to a 2nd Lieutenan to equivalent in the Marine Corp to a
Captain
• Lord Knight ranks - equivalent in the Marine Corp to a Major to equivalent in the Marine Corp to a Colonel
• Lord Knight Prime ranks - , equivalent in the Marine Corp to a 1-star General to equivalent in the military to a 5-star
General or to a Fleet Admiral

6. Command structure• Our command structure is close if not like the US army
– Region/country: A Region may consist of one or more Provinces, or may have
other operational purposes as defined by the Council of Lords. A Region is
commanded by a Lord Knight Visitor.
– Province/State: A Province may consist of one or more Divisions, or may have
other operational purposes as defined by OOFZ command HQ. A Province is
commanded by a Lord Knight Supreme Paladin
– Legion: A Legion consists of two or four Corps, or may have other operational
purposes as defined by OOFZ command HQ. A Legion is commanded by a Lord
Knight Supreme Paladin.
– Corps: A Corps may consists of 2 to 4 Division, or may have other operational
purposes as defined by OOFZ command HQ. A Corps is commanded by a Lord
Knight Paladin.
– Division: A Division may consists of three Brigades, or may have other
operational purposes as defined by OOFZ Command HQ. A Division is
commanded by a Lord Knight Prime Commander.
– Brigade: A Brigade may consist of two or four Regiments, or may have other
operational purposes as defined by OOFZ Command HQ. A Brigade is
commanded by a Lord Knight Prime Lt. Commander.

7. Command structure
– Regiment: A Regiment may consist of two Battalions, or may have other operational purposes as
defined by OOFZ Command HQ. A Regiment is commanded by a Lord Knight Commander.
– Battalion: A Battalion may consist of two to four Companies, or may have other operational
purposes as defined by OOFZ Command HQ. A Battalion is commanded by a Lord Knight Lt.
Commander.
– Company: A Company may consist of two or four Platoon, or may have other operational purposes
as defined by OOFZ Command HQ. A Company is commanded by a Knight or a Lord Knight.
– Platoon: A Platoon may consist of two or four Tactical Units, or may have other operational
purposes as defined by OOFZ Command HQ. A Group is commanded by a Knight.
– Tactical Unit: A Tactical Unit may consist of two to four Tactical Teams, or may have other operational
purposes as defined by OOFZ Command HQ. A Tactical Unit is commanded by a Knight Banneret or a
Knight Banneret Lieutenant.
– Tactical Team: A Tactical Team consists of two or more members commanded by a Team Leader who
is usually a Knight Bachelor Sub-Prior, Knight Bachelor Regular, or a Knight Bachelor Oblate.
Sometimes a Squire may hold this position. Usually it 2 to 4 knights

8. TUNICS

9. Code of honor
• Uphold the commandments from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints.
• Keep a fellow knights word sacred and protected from others
• Defend
– Actively seek knowledge in self protection and self reliance.
– Members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints members.
– The innocent people from evil doers.
– Ones family and fellow knight(s).
– Against all things that are evil in this world
– All of these as long as your family or one in charge is not in any danger from
doing it.
• Uphold your word to a fellow knight.
• Right wrongs.
• Help the sick and the needy
• Show the Virtues of a knight at all times(see the 14 virtues of knighthood)
• To strive to improve oneself.
• Promote the knighthood and the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints in a
good light and give service in their names.
• Do ones best to follow the rules of conduct for a knight(see the knightly rules of
conduct).

10. Virtues
• Humility
• Temperance
• Faith
• Loyalty
• Hope
• Truth
• Fortitude
• Courage
• Justice
• Courtesy
• Charity
• Prudence
• Honor
• Nobility

11. List of tasks a knight will commonly do
• Aid
– Help elder with a task
– Help families in need
– Work with ward bishops and presidents of the church in times of need
– Help with the storehouse of the commandery
– Help in food kitchen if commandery has one.
– Create a personal food storage and other items of need in times of need.
• Spread the word
– Look for new members of the church and the knighthood
– Invite people to the local missionaries
– Go quest with the local commandery to support other not for profit
efforts in communities. (this will show the world and that community the
true nature of our church and our knighthood.
• Security
– Support wards of the church in times of need
– Support the commandery, local authorities in times of disaster, members
of the church and/or chargers of the knighthood
– Support events and functions held in the commndery or church if
requested.
• Learn to defend oneself/family/innocent
• Learn survival skills

12. Training & Commandery
• Training
– Lower ranking knights and members to help them
improve and gain rank
– As we grow so will ability to train knight in
different fields.
• local commandery
– The commandery is the meeting place for
meetings, and events. It could be in the
meetinghouse or in a building owned by the
knighthood.

13. Are you ready to join us?
• If you think you can be of aid?
• If you are ready to help others
• If you love your church?
• If you have always wanted to be a knight
follow a quest for a good cause?
Any of these or all of them we are ready for you
to join us. Message our facebook like page and
we will get with you as soon as we can.