Order of the Tau deuslovult The Order of Santiago grew

The Order of Santiago grew under the Rule of Saint Augustine

Soon came the victories at the battles of Nicaea and Dorylaeum

let them place the cross on their back or upon their right shoulder

became the second Grand Master

consented to pay homage to the emperor

Order of the Tau deuslovult The Order of Santiago grewThe Order of Hospitallers of Saint James of Altopascio also called the Knights of the Tau, in Italian Ordine dei Frati Cavalieri Ospedalieri di San Giacomo d'Altopascio was a catholic monastic military order, perhaps the earliest Christian institution to combine protection and assistance of pilgrims, staffing of hospitals, property management as well as a military wing. They drew visitors, both well and sick, including women in childbirth and infants.