The Healing, Teaching and Chivalric Order of St Raphael

Officers and their Respective Duties

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GRAND MASTER
The Grand Master has overall command and Responsibility of the Order.

GRAND PRIOR
The Grand Prior is responsible for all matters concerning the spiritual welfare and growth of the Order.
GRAND CHANCELLOR
The Grand Chancellor is responsible for all administrative matters within the Order.
GRAND MARSHAL
The Grand Marshal is responsible for the conduct of the ceremonies and Service of Investiture and for marshalling the participants on ceremonial occasions.
GRAND TREASURER
The Grand Treasurer is responsible for the financial affairs of the Order including the allocation of funds to charity.
GRAND LECTURER
The Grand Lecturer is responsible for all teaching aspects of the Order and shall ensure that this aspect is not overlooked and shall keep and circulate Papers written and presented.
GRAND REGISTRAR
The Grand Registrar is responsible for the recording of names, addresses, honours and awards of merit of members and the publication, from time to time, of printed Rolls of Members.
GRAND SUB PRIOR
The Grand Sub Prior is responsible for supporting the Grand Prior in his duties and for fulfilling the Grand Prior's ceremonial duties when the Grand Prior is unable to attend any ceremony or investiture.
GRAND HERALD
The Grand Herald is responsible for keeping members of the Order informed of the activities of the Order, in particular by the publication of a newsletter. The Grand Herald will also take responsibility for the production of all certificates presented to members at investitures. The Grand Herald liaises with the Grand Chancellor.
GRAND DEPUTY MARSHAL
The Grand Deputy Marshal is responsible for assisting the Grand Marshal in his duties and for fulfilling the duties of the Grand Marshal when the Grand Marshal is unable to attend any ceremony or investiture. The Grand Deputy Marshal calls the congregation to order to receive the Grand Master at the annual investiture.
GRAND CUSTODIAN OF INSIGNIA
The Grand Custodian of Insignia is responsible for all aspects of ordering and the supply of Insignia in accordance with the Constitution and Dress Regulations of the Order. The Custodian of Insignia is also responsible for the ceremonial presentation of Insignia at the Service of Investiture.
GRAND DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
The Grand Director of Music is responsible for arranging any musical accompaniment at our ceremonies.
GRAND STEWARD
The Grand Steward is responsible for all dining arrangements after ceremonial occasions.
GRAND SWORD BEARER
The Grand Sword Bearer will carry the Sword at all ceremonial occasions.
GRAND BANNER BEARER
The Grand Banner Bearer will carry the Banner at all ceremonial occasions.
GRAND CROSS BEARER
The Grand Cross Bearer will carry the Cross of the Order at all ceremonial occasions.
GRAND GUARD
The Grand Guard traditionally guards the entrance to the venue being used for ceremonial purposes even though there is no secrecy attached to the ceremonies or investitures of the Order.
GRAND HOSPITALLER
The Grand Hospitaller is responsible for the Charitable objectives of the Order, including maintaining links with the nominated charities.