The Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands of the Military & Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem -- A Historical Review of the National Jurisdiction and its subjurisdiction & affiliates
The Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands of the Military & Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem -- A Historical Review of the National Jurisdiction and its subjurisdiction & affiliates

Author: Charles Savona-Ventura

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-12-28

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1326902342

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The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem has a long historical tradition dating back to the 12th century. In contrast, the Maltese jurisdiction has a history of ranging for only a half century being established in 1966. In spite of its relatively short history, the jurisdiction quickly became central to the International Order's organization housing its Grand Chancery at the international headquarters sited at Torri ta' Lanzun - a renovated 15th century fortified farmhouse. This work looks at the development and activities of the national jurisdiction beside reviewing the history of the "hereditary" jurisdiction sited in Malta - the Grand Commandery of the Castello.

The Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands of the Military & Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem
The Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands of the Military & Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem

Author: Charles Savona-Ventura

Publisher:

Published: 2024-07-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781445263502

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The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem has a long historical tradition dating back to the 12th century. In contrast, the Maltese jurisdiction has a history ranging for only six decades being established in 1964. In spite of its relatively short history and limited membership base, the jurisdiction quickly became central to the management of the International Order. This work looks at the developmental history and reviews broadly the philanthropic activities of the national jurisdiction, besides also reviewingthe history of its sister 'magisterial' jurisdiction also based in Malta - the Grand Commandery of the Castello.

The Military & Hospital Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem
The Military & Hospital Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem

Author: Charles Savona-Ventura

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Published: 2022-05-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781471711565

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The Order of St Lazarus saw its origins as an establishment located outside the walls of Jerusalem serving the needs of victims of leprosy. While its role in society changed as a result of political machinations, it still retained a hospitaller role in the subsequent centuries. This role became more central after the re-organization necessitated by the 18th century French Revolution. In the words of Albert Einstein, it is essential that "If you want to know the future, look at the past." This book reviews the hospitaller activities of the Order throughout the twentieth century with particular emphasis in the last decade. The Order's past strongly reflects the importance of the hospitaller element in the Order's outlook. The hospitaller role has become the main relevant raison d'être of the modern Order and the past achievements should stimulate future efforts to help relieve the suffering of the sick and needy wherever they may be.