ABOUT OUR BROTHERHOOD
Welcoming you to the Knight’s of the Precious Blood
The Apostolate is a brotherhood of Croatian Knight’s dedicated to making a positive impact in society, a Croatian laymen’s apostolate born within the Croatian Catholic parishes in Sydney Australia. All the good works we undertake are informed by our three core pillars (God, family, homeland) in conjunction with the 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy and the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy.
KNIGHT’S SHIELD
Our Shield and Our Strength
Shortly after the Knights of the Precious Blood were formed in 2015, the group’s logo was designed and confirmed by the founding members. The logo was intended to embody the charism and chivalric code of the Knights, combining fidelity to Christ with Croatian heritage.
The founding members all agreed that the Knight’s logo should include a shield in the colours of the Croatian shield (grb), with the Cross of Our Lord as the centerpiece of the shield. This was to emphasize the belief that the Holy Cross is our shield and our victory. Our Lord shed his Most Precious Blood on the Cross for us and it is the Most Precious Blood that we call upon daily for our protection. The rays emanating from the Cross represent the glorious victory over death that was won by our Lord on the Cross. This glory of the Cross, the victory of the Blood of the Lamb, is our Shield and our Strength.
Our Patron Saints
Our Queen
As Catholic men of Croatian descent we have a special connection with Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin, Mother Mary. She is affectionately known and reverentially acclaimed by the Croats as “Rajsko Djevo Kraljice Hrvata” (Queen of Heaven and Queen of the Croats).
St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Maximilian lived in dark times and died in a very dark place, yet wherever he went he radiated the light of God’s love and mercy. His life teaches us to entrust ourselves to our loving Mother, Mary Immaculate, and through her, to bring both our souls and the souls of others to the happiness of union with God.
St. Joseph
In 1687 the Croatian parliament (Sabor) officially declared St Joseph as the patron saint of Croatia. That this consecration also applies to the entire Croatian people was confirmed by the Croatian bishops in 1972 at a session in Split.
Bl Alojzije Stepinac
In the history of the Croatian people, faith, family and nation have always been inseparably woven together like the Croatian pleter, forming the backbone of our identity. Few embodied this truth more courageously than Blessed Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac, whose unwavering fidelity to Christ and His Church stood as a beacon of hope in times of trial.
St. Michael
St. Michael is one of the principal angels; his name was the war-cry of the holy & good angels in the battle fought in heaven against the enemy and his followers.
OUR MEN’S APOSTOLATE
What We Do
Men’s Gatherings
Hosting monthly men’s gathertings aimed at bringing like minded men together to develop friendships and grow in their Catholic faith. So together we can create a positive impact in our families and society.
Men’s Conferences
Organise and run annual catholic men’s conferences. Which bring together like-minded men for a powerful and inspiring weekend with powerful guest speakers, engaging small group discussions, meaningful brotherhood with spiritual guidance.
Men’s Rosary Crusade
The Knight’s initiated the first men’s rosary crusade in Sydney back in 2021 which has spread to 13 locations around Australia.
Sacred Heart & Immaculate Heart Devotions
Knight’s have actively promoted the devotions through organising Sacred Heart crusades and first Saturday devotion amongst the men and wider community.
Fundraising
The Knights of the Precious Blood are involved in projects around the globe, with a particular focus on the people of Croatia. By providing direct aid to those in need.
Keeping Tradition Alive
Keeping our cultural traditions alive by organising various men’s event’s, like the art of sausage making and Vino making the traditional way,
Some of the orginasations we have helped over the years
SOLDIERS of Christ, arise
And gird your armour on;
Eternal life the prize
To be by victors won.
The Cross shall give you might
To scare the hellish foe;
Equipped thus for the fight
In God’s name forward go.
On to the gates of Sion, on!
Break through the foe with fierce endeavour;
We’ll hang our colours up in heaven,
When peace shall be proclaimed forever.
Faith of our Fathers! We will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife:
And preach thee too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our Fathers! Holy Faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
KNIGHT”S GEAR
Our Legendary Knight’s Polo
Knight’s emblem is embroidered on the front with embroidery on the RH sleeve “Certa Bonum Certamen Fidei” is from 1 Tim 6:12 and reinforces our calling as soldiers of Christ for these times.
The graphic design on the back of the shirt is partially inspired by the St Benedict Medal and signifies the spiritual combat we are all called to.
Tee Shirt Version
By popular demand a Knight’s Tee was released in 2025.
It was also made available in sizing to suite kids.
Knight’s Hoodie
Also by popular demand the Knight’s Hoodie was released in 2025.
A limited edition version was released in 2026 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Croatian Kingship. It has a unique King Tomislav graphic embroidered on the LH sleeve.
OUR DEVOTIONS:
Strengthening Our Faith: Through Our Devotions
Sacred Heart:
The Sacred Heart devotion is part of our nations heritage. To access the devotion details please use the button below.
Precious Blood:
The Precious Blood of our Lord is the charism of our brotherhood. To access the devotion details please use the button below.
Holy Ghost:
Pentecost Novena. This novena is recited after Our Lords Ascension as a lead up to Pentecost.
Marian:
Our Lady is Our Queen, as Knight’s we have a special devotion to Our Lady. landscape. To access the devotion details please use the button below.
Sacraments:
Devotions for Confession. Penance and Reparation.
Prayer:
Catechism on the Spiritual Life. Eucharistic Adoration. Mental Prayer. Meditations.