While members of the Order of Malta in former times traditionally belonged to the aristocracy, the emphasis today is on a nobility of spirit and conduct. Throughout the centuries the number of members coming from all over Europe continued to grow and contributed to the strengthening of the Order during its presence in Rhodes (1310-1522) and in Malta (1530-1798). The Pope identified the Hospitaller Gerard as the Order’s founder, together with an established group of monks – the ‘Professed’ – who are still at the heart of the Order of Malta today. The work of the hospitallers grew in fame and in 1113 Pope Paschal II officially recognised the monastic community as a lay religious order. In the 11th century the Knights of Malta, known then as ‘Knights Hospitaller’, established a hospital in Jerusalem to care for pilgrims of any religious faith or origin.
Aid for refugees Disaster relief & prevention Diseases & epidemics Medical facilities Social assistance.The Order of Malta is permanently present with medical, social and humanitarian projects in most countries in the world. Hospitaller mission Humanitarian, medical & social assistance.Magistral Villa Magistral Archives and Library Stamps & Coins
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Flags & Emblems Anthem Order Pro Merito Melitensi Seats of the Order of Malta.Governance Sovereign Council Government Bodies.DunlapĪccording to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and to set an example of living by Christian principles, to all the members of the Order. Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra’ John T.The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilisation. Mission Upholding human dignity and caring for people in need.
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