LIFE OF THE ORDER
12th May | 600th anniversary of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc, French historical figure among the best known in the world, left her mark on French history. Her image is perpetuated across the centuries, her strength and resolve inspire the new generations. Joan of Arc’s acts of...
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CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
5th March | Charitable activities of the Grand Priory of Italy
The Grand Priory of Italy made a donation of more than 37000 Euros to the Capuchin Friars of Milan to help disadvantaged children and mothers in need.
The Grand Priory of Italy is a very active Charity...
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CHRISTIANITY
12th May | Tens of thousands of Christian Europeans “Together for Europe “
Inspired by 250 Christian movements and Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox communities, tens of thousands of Christians, including representatives of the Order of Saint Lazarus, rallied on Saturday...
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WORLDWIDE ALERT
15th May | Is Mali Heading For A Split?
In Mali, the political transition is organised. After the 22nd March military coup that toppled President Amadou Toumani Toure (known as “ATT”), the junta led by Capt Amadou Haya Sanogo handed power back to a civilian government....
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Joan of Arc, French historical figure among the best known in the world, left her mark on French history. Her image is perpetuated across the centuries, her strength and resolve inspire the new ...
read more
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
The Grand Priory of Italy made a donation of more than 37000 Euros to the Capuchin Friars of Milan to help disadvantaged children and mothers in need.
The Grand Pri...
read more
CHRISTIANITY
Inspired by 250 Christian movements and Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox communities, tens of thousands of Christians, including representatives of the Order ...
read more
WORLDWIDE ALERT
In Mali, the political transition is organised. After the 22nd March military coup that toppled President Amadou Toumani Toure (known as “ATT”), the junta led by Capt Amadou Haya Sanogo handed p...
read more
Welcome to the website of the Order of Saint Lazarus
The Order of Saint Lazarus is a confraternity of Christian
faithful who profess their commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ. The three
pillars of the Order are charity, spirituality and tradition.
Charity | The fundamental purpose of
the Order of Saint Lazarus and its members is to help the poor, the sick, the
most in need and those who are not able to care for themselves. This is the
priority of its members and every effort is made to unite the whole Order for
this objective.
Spirituality | Members of the Order
of Saint Lazarus work towards Christian unity. As it is the only ecumenical
Order in the world, Christian members pray together, work together, act
together and share the spirit of the Christian family, which is so important to
this mission.
Tradition | The Order of Saint
Lazarus is one of the oldest Orders of Christian chivalry. By respecting this
heritage, its members adapt the mission to the challenges of the 21st century.
It is because of the past that we can build the future.
Today the Order of Saint Lazarus consists of members from different nationalities,
different backgrounds and different religions. In their commitment to the Order
they all have one thing in common: the desire to help others in accordance with
Christian virtues and chivalry. To achieve this we must:
- Reach out with compassion to our neighbours, our brothers and sisters and all those who need our help.
- Open our minds to the reality of the world around us.
- Behave at all times as true and humble Christians.
- Act as model citizens within the society in which we live.
- Serve, without personal ambition, those who are most in need throughout the world.
Today, members of the Order of Saint Lazarus can be
confident in looking to the future by drawing on almost one thousand years of
history. We are the Order of Saint Lazarus: yesterday, today and tomorrow. By
living up to the example of Christian morality, we affirm the legitimacy of our
actions.
The Order of Saint Lazarus and its members go forward in the name of Almighty
God, the Virgin Mary and Saint Lazarus.
