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On 8 September, the feast day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the #OrderofMalta celebrates Our Lady of Philermos, who has been recognized as a patron saint of the Order since its time on Rhodes in the 14th century.
The Order of Malta Permanent Observer to the @UN addressed the Security Council on the #Ukraine conflict and the collapse of the Black Sea Initiative interfering with humanitarian efforts in the Middle East and Africa. Click here to read more:
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Paul Beresford-Hill had the honor of addressing the Security Council for a high-level open debate on #famine and #global #food #insecurity, organized by @USUN.
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For Morocco’s Feast of the Throne, celebrated on 30 July, the Embassy of the @orderofmalta in the country – together with the South Korean embassy – announced the donation of 47 incubators to the Ministry of Health, which will be distributed throughout #Morocco.
On the occasion of Morocco’s Feast of the Throne, the Embassy of the #OrderofMalta in the country – together with the South Korean embassy – announced the donation of 47 incubators to the Ministry of Health, which will distribute them throughout #Morocco.
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For #WorldYouthDay 2023 in Portugal 1-6 August, the Order’s Portuguese Association has prepared an extensive program of activities for the 1.2 million young people coming to the city of #Lisbon. Click here to read more about #WYD2023: orderofmalta.int/news/order-…
For the 2023 #WorldYouthDay in Portugal from 1 to 6 August, the #OrderofMalta’s Portuguese Association has prepared an extensive programme of activities. The #WYD2023 will bring 1.2 million young people to the city of #Lisbon alone.
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Grand Master Rafael Cotoner expanded the Sacra Infermeria, commissioned Italian artist Mattia Preti to decorate St. John’s Co-Cathedral, and led the Maltese battalion in defending Candia against the Turks. Discover more in our latest blog post! orderofmaltawestern.us/grand…
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Grand Chancellor of the @orderofmalta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, met with the Deputy Prime Minister of #Hungary, Zsolt Semjén, in Rome at the Magistral Palace to discuss topics related to the relations between the Order and Hungary. Read more here:
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign #OrderofMalta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, and the Deputy Prime Minister of the #Hungary, Zsolt Semjén, met today in Rome, at the Magistral Palace.
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Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo spoke at the 2023 “Food Systems Summit” in Rome to address food security damage caused by the #Ukraine conflict and the need for prompt resumption of the @UN-sponsored agreement. Click here to read more:
The Grand Chancellor of the #OrderofMalta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, spoke during the second day of the 2023 “Food Systems Summit” which is being held in Rome at the premises of the United Nations @FAO.
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The Order of Malta's 900-year history is marked by its integral connection to the Catholic Church. From its founding by Blessed Gerard to papal recognition, explore the rich history of the Order in our latest blog post… orderofmaltawestern.us/a-cat…
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In 2022, the @orderofmalta and @MalteserInt helped 4.3 million people worldwide! Click here to read their stories in our annual report and learn how you can support this important work: bit.ly/3NKFKjJ
Introducing our Annual Report 2022, available now! In 2022, 4.3 million people benefitted from our help. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters over the past year.🙏
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Around 35 @orderofmalta diplomats from Africa and the Middle East joined an online meeting with Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo to discuss fundraising, implementing humanitarian projects, and roles within the National Associations and volunteer corps.
About 35 diplomats of the #OrderofMalta accredited to African and Middle East countries took part yesterday in an online meeting with Grand Chancellor Riccardo Paternò.
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The @orderofmalta's charity foundation was officially inaugurated in Tallinn, #Estonia on June 29. This marked the official introduction of the Order's values to a country where it is not widely recognized.
On June 29, 2023, the Embassy of the #OrderofMalta to #Estonia was inaugurated in Tallin. Diplomatic relations between the Order and Estonia were established in March 2020. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsahkna attended the opening ceremony
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Dennis Diekmann, Knight and driver of the Order of Malta Mobile Ministries van, and his volunteers collect surplus fresh produce and deliver it to impoverished neighborhoods in #LosAngeles. Read Dennis’s story here: orderofmaltawestern.us/from-…
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Explore the legacy of Grand Master Annet de Clermont, from the noble Clermont-Tonnerre family. His courage at the Siege of Mahomet helped secure the Order of Malta's support for King Louis XIII's war against the Huguenots. Read our blog to learn more. orderofmaltawestern.us/grand…
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Order of Malta #Lebanon prioritizes #bees' vital role in agriculture and environmental sustainability and offers #beekeeping training and other capacity-building initiatives through its agro-humanitarian program. Click here to learn about similar projects: bit.ly/3ps2JrP
To support small farmers in #Lebanon, our partner Order of Malta Lebanon carries out capacity building initiatives, like beekeeping trainings. Bees are important for improving agricultural productivity and promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth. #beekeeping
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Grand Chancellor Paternò received President of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Boris Kollár in Rome to issue a joint stamp celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the Order and #Slovakia. Read more here: orderofmalta.int/news/grand-…
The Grand Chancellor of the #OrderofMalta Riccardo Paternò received yesterday at the Magistral Palace the Speaker of the National Council of #Slovakia Boris Kollár. The joint postal issue dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations was presented
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An evening of Vespers and Vino, a cherished tradition since 2015 at the Order of Malta LA Location, took place at the Santa Teresita assisted living center run by the Carmelite Sisters. Read about the beautiful evening here: orderofmaltawestern.us/vespe…
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Yesterday morning in Rome, the Grand Master Fra' John Dunlap, along with the Sovereign Council, attended the Holy Mass to commemorate the feast of St. John the Baptist, the Patron Saint of the Order.
The Grand Master of the #OrderofMalta Fra' John Dunlap, accompanied by the Sovereign Council, attended the Holy Mass celebrated by Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi, in the Basilica of Saints Bonifacio e Alessio, to mark the Order's Patron Saint John the Baptist.
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Knights and Dames of the @orderofmalta dedicate their lives to defending faith, serving humanity with compassion and devotion. Learn more about the path to membership here! orderofmaltawestern.us/the-l…
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The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra' John Dunlap, was received in an audience by @Pontifex yesterday at the Vatican - just a few days after the Holy Father was discharged from the hospital. Read more about their meeting here: orderofmalta.int/press-relea…
Fra’ John Dunlap was received in audience by Pope Francis this morning. The Grand Master presented the Pope with a silver medal depicting the birth of the 100,000th child in the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, run by the Order of Malta, last January.
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From 16-17 June, Grand Master Fra' John Dunlap had his first official visit abroad in the Republic of #Malta where he was received by the President, George Vella, and met the leaders and members of the Order’s Maltese Association.
I held a meeting with His Most Eminent Highness Fra’ John T. Dunlap, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes & of Malta, who is presently in Malta on his 1st visit since his inauguration. I conveyed my congratulations upon his election.
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