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The Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem is an international chivalric organisation primarily established to aid and assist in Hospitaller and philanthropic work in the various continents in which it operates. Its Grand Priories and Commanderies are very active throughout the world and are autonomous in their operations related to their particular jurisdiction. In these pages, the Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem projects some, certainly not all, of the major Lazarite events happening around the world by means of its teams of officers.
Upcoming Events
Important Notice - Update
In April of 2012, between the 18th and the 22nd of April 2012, the United Grand Priories of the Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, together with the Union Corps San Lazare International will be holding their First World Congress and Saint Lazarus Symposium. Distinguished guest speakers, experts in the field of chivalry and philanthropy will be invited. All the members of the Order and of the Union Corps San Lazare International are invited for this event, on a first come, first served basis. |
The Grand Priory of Malta
The commencement of the third national lottery used for fund raising purposes. This year, the aim of the Grand Priory is to use the proceeds of the National Lottery in order for the Saint Lazarus Foundation to enhance its fleet of ambulances and first aid services.
Startup Date: Monday 3rd of October 2011
The Grand Priory of Brazil
The third solemn investiture of the Grand Priory of Brazil, under the auspices of its Grand Prior, Chevalier Roberto Ortiz KLJ CMLJ, will be held in Sao Paolo on March 3rd 2012. Drinks will follow the investiture service. Members and guests by invitation.
The Grand Priory of Hungary
The fifth investiture of the Grand Priory of Hungary will be held in Sopron on the 24th of March 2012
at 11.00am in the Dominican church of Sopron, under the auspices of its Grand Prior, Chevalier Bela Danielisz KLJ CMLJ. An investiture luncheon will follow. Members and guests by invitation.
The Grand Priory of Austria
The fourth investiture of the Grand Priory of Austria, under the auspices of its Grand Prioress, Dame Martina Mitter DLJ will be held jointly in Sopron on the 24th of March 2012 since Sopron was specifically chosen as a border town between these two neighbouring countries. Members and guests by invitation.
The Grand Priory of Denmark
The consecration and investiture service of the Grand Priory of Denmark will be held on the 24th of March 2012. More details at a later stage. Members and guests by invitation.
Launching of new websites
The Grand Priories of Malta and Gozo, Denmark, the United States of America and Austria will each be individually launching their respective web pages on the world wide web in order to increase communications between the members of their respective regions. These new web pages will be on-line during the month of March 2012.
The First International Lazarite Symposium
The first ever international gathering of Lazarites of the United Grand Priories will take place on the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st of April 2012 in Valletta, Malta. Whilst initially targetting for a Lazarite gathering of some 600 confreres and consoeurs from around the world, it is very evident that this symposium will be bringing together nearly double that number in an event which will culminate with a solemn investiture in the Sacra Infermeria - the hospital used by the Knights of Saint John - and which today is internationally known as the Mediterranean Conference Centre. An investiture luncheon will be held afterwards at the Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta. The official invitations for this event will be distributed from the third week of December 2011. During the ceremony of investiture, the Supreme Grand Prior of the Order will preside over:
The Seventeenth Joint Investiture of the Grand Priories of Malta and Gozo.
The Sixth Solemn Investiture of the Grand Priory of Hungary.
The Second Solemn Investiture of the Grand Priory of Sicily.
The Consecration and Investiture of the Grand Priory of Germany.
The Fifth Solemn Investiture of the Grand Priory of Austria.
The Consecration and Investiture of the Grand Priory of Slovakia.
The Second Solemn Investiture of the Grand Priory of Russia.
The Second Solemn Investiture of the Grand Priory of the United States of America.
The Consecration and Investiture of the Priory of Hawaii.
The Sixteenth Solemn Investiture of the Grand Priory of Scotland.
During the 19th and 20th of April 2012, a number of conferences on subjects directly related to the international operations of the Order of Saint Lazarus will be undertaken for the delegates present.
Supreme Grand Priory Meeting
The next international Supreme Grand Priory meeting will be held on Sunday 22nd April 2012 at 1000hours at the Ballroom Suite of the Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta, Malta. Apart from the Grand Officers of the Supreme Grand Priory, the two delegates (Grand Prior and Chancellor) of each Grand Priory of the Order will also be in attendance.
The Grand Priory of Uganda
The Consecration and investiture of the Grand Priory of Uganda will be taking place in Uganda during the month of May 2012. An investiture luncheon will follow. Members and guests by invitation only. More details at a later stage.
The Grand Priory of Kenya
The Consecration and investiture of the Grand Priory of Kenya will be taking place in Kenya during the month of May 2012. An investiture luncheon will follow. Members and guests by invitation only. More details at a later stage.
The Grand Priory of the United States of America
The third solemn investiture of the Grand Priory of the United States of America, under the auspices of His Most Reverend Bishop Thomas Mount ECLJ, will be held in California on the 15th of September 2012. An investiture luncheon will follow. Members and guests by invitation only.
1st Disabled Sailing Cruise
The Grand Priory of Austria, together with the CSLI Navy Corps is organising the first ever Disabled Sailing Cruise between the 22nd and 28th of September 2012. The ratio of diabled guests on board the ships will be of 2:1 for comfort and safety and they will be chartering two two-masted sailing ships which will include an itinerary of the following: Split, Hvar, Palmiziana, Lissa and Solta.