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The order primarily traces its origins to the custom of knightly investiture at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Starting in 1336, Franciscan friars were authorized by the Pope to dub noble pilgrims as "Knights of the Holy Sepulchre".

The order’s roots are tied to the aftermath of the First Crusade and the fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Der Ritterorden vom Hl. Grabe von deny KreuzzГјg...

During this period, the order became unique by allowing women (Dames) to join alongside men (Knights). The order primarily traces its origins to the

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The order primarily traces its origins to the custom of knightly investiture at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Starting in 1336, Franciscan friars were authorized by the Pope to dub noble pilgrims as "Knights of the Holy Sepulchre".

The order’s roots are tied to the aftermath of the First Crusade and the fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

During this period, the order became unique by allowing women (Dames) to join alongside men (Knights).