The procession of the Three Wise Men took place in Milan on January 6th, on the occasion of the Feast of Epiphany. This tradition dates back to 1336 and still involves thousands of people.
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The Autumn gathering and Investiture of the Grand Priory of Finland were held in Tampere in 2025. The weekend started at Funkkistalo in Sastamala, where a pleasant group of participants gathered in the Holy Cross Room to enjoy various presentations and music performed by local musicians.
On Sunday, November 9, in Cesano Boscone (Milan), celebrations were held for the celebration of “IV November, National Unity and Armed Forces Day”.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Professor Noel Chapman on September 7, 2025.
The GPEU has shared with us an interesting article written by their Hospitaller, Prof. Dr. Joachim Gardemann, who has led international emergency relief missions for the International Red Cross and lectured on humanitarian aid as a professor in Münster. Protective signs are symbols used to indicate persons and facilities being protected according to international law in armed conflict. This includes medical, nursing, and pastoral personnel, as well as their facilities and vehicles.
On Saturday, July 5, the XXIII annual Green Party conference took place in Rome. The many guests and prominent personalities in attendance at the charming Villa Capalbo in Poli were welcomed by the organiser, PhD Eng. Fausto Capalbo.
The Ecclesiastical Grand Prior of the Order, H.E. the Most Rev. Msgr. Michele Pennisi, EGCLJ, is honoured to have met individually with Pope Leo XIV
His Excellency Chev. Gerry Maidens GCLJ KCLJ KMLJ31st July 1935 - 16th June 2025Jurisdiction Commander 2011- 2015Keeper of the Castello 2015 - 16th June 2025
In his latest book entitled The Primitive Statutes of the Monks of War and the Rules of St Benedict and St Augustine, Professor Charles Savona-Ventura brings together the early statutes and rules of these various Crusader Orders - the Monks of War. He compares these with Western-based religious Monastic Order’s regulations in force during the period of the crusades. This publication, published by the International Academy of, will definitely be useful for anyone studying the origins of any of the Crusader Orders in the Holy Land.
The 2025 Spring National Investiture of the Grand Priory of England & Wales took place in Shrewsbury and was attended by about 80 members and guests, hosted by the Commandery of The Marches.