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Monsignor Anthony K Toms EGCLJ KMLJ (1938 – 2020)
It is with much sadness that the news of the death on 25 September 2020 of Monsignor Anthony Toms EGCLJ KMLJ has been received. Tony, as he was universally known, had been in ill-health for some years, but over decades was a mighty presence within the Order of St Lazarus at home and abroad.
1st Italian Swiss gathering
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On August 1st and 2nd, the first Italian Swiss Spluga gathering with historic military vehicles was held in Madesimo (very close to Sondrio, Lombardia Region).
This event, held for the first time, was organized by the Grand Priory of Italy of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem together with the cooperation of other Associations and Groups including: Interarma Protezione Civile (Interarms Civil Protection), Crestawald Museum Fortress.
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The Hellenic Grand Priory continued its activities within the Covid-19 pandemic taking all the necessary precautions.
A member of the Hellenic Grand Priory continued to offer community service to the Community Infirmary of Vyronas Municipality. So far, on a weekly basis, he has offered to the Community Infirmary more than 80 hours of cardiological, general medical examinations and treatments to uninsured and unemployed patients of all ages.
Priory of Belgium - Covid-19
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The port of Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe. In 2015 about 14000 seagoing ships came into the port. The Reverend Marc Schippers (ChLJ) has served since 2002 as port chaplain in Antwerp on behalf of the Sailors’ Society and the United Protestant Church in Belgium.
Seafarers’ life can be hard. Many seafarers come from developing countries. Often they serve eight months or more on board. After a couple of months’ leave they go to sea again as they consider it the only way to properly support their families. Loneliness and homesickness are common problems. Adjusting to family life and then readjusting to working life on board is not always easy.