LIFE OF THE ORDER
Easter message from the Grand Master
In these times of trial, I would first like to let you know how close I am to each of you and to your loved ones.
Holy Week is a journey of prayer and suffering towards the Light of the Resurrection. Our world is suffering, and I...
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CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
New bulldozer for Tanzania
Once again the Grand Priory of Italy has achieved the goal: The donation of a bulldozer to Father Drazan Missionary in Dakawa, in the Morogoro Region, Tanzania which will serve for the creation of basins, for the collection of rainwater and other...
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CHRISTIANITY
HOLY MASS ON THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS “Remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you” (Deut 8:2). Today’s Scripture readings begin with this command of Moses: Remember! Shortly afterwards...
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WORLDWIDE ALERT
Foreign debt in Africa: a sword of Damocles on millions of poor
The foreign debt that Sub-Saharan African Countries have accumulated over the past few years is an unresolved issue. After the great abolitionist campaign, promoted on the occasion of the Great Jubilee of 2000,...
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LIFE OF THE ORDEREaster message from the Grand Master
In these times of trial, I would first like to let you know how close I am to each of you and to your loved ones.
Holy Week is a journey of prayer and suffering towards the Light o...
read more
In these times of trial, I would first like to let you know how close I am to each of you and to your loved ones.
Holy Week is a journey of prayer and suffering towards the Light o...
read more
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
New bulldozer for Tanzania
Once again the Grand Priory of Italy has achieved the goal: The donation of a bulldozer to Father Drazan Missionary in Dakawa, in the Morogoro Region, Tanzania which will serve for the creation of basins, for th...
read more
Once again the Grand Priory of Italy has achieved the goal: The donation of a bulldozer to Father Drazan Missionary in Dakawa, in the Morogoro Region, Tanzania which will serve for the creation of basins, for th...
read more
CHRISTIANITY
HOLY MASS ON THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
“Remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you” (Deut 8:2). Today’s Scripture readings begin with this...
read more
HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
“Remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you” (Deut 8:2). Today’s Scripture readings begin with this...
read more
WORLDWIDE ALERT
Foreign debt in Africa: a sword of Damocles on millions of poor
The foreign debt that Sub-Saharan African Countries have accumulated over the past few years is an unresolved issue. After the great abolitionist campaign, promoted on the oc...
read more
The foreign debt that Sub-Saharan African Countries have accumulated over the past few years is an unresolved issue. After the great abolitionist campaign, promoted on the oc...
read more
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THE ORDER RANKS & INSIGNIASAccording to its origin and goals, the Order of Saint Lazarus admits to its ranks those who can conform to the Constitutional Charter, lay men and women, single and married, priests and pastors, religious men and women who are either Catholic or belong to the major ecclesial communities. Members of the Order are admitted at the rank which corresponds to their personal situation and have the opportunity to choose the nature of their commitment.
Each member professes the Christian faith, is in good standing with their ecclesial community and participates in the spiritual life of their Jurisdiction in an ecumenical spirit. Men may receive the nomination of Knights, and women may be invested as Dames.
Members must be at least 25 years old. However, it is possible to be received into the Order, following the same criteria, from the age of 18 as an Esquire or Demoiselle. Chaplains must have been ordained in the Catholic Church or one of the major ecclesial communities and be in good standing with their Bishop. Seminarians and students preparing for ordination can be received as novices.
Depending on the nature of their commitment members of the Order can be promoted to the following ranks:
Clergy can be admitted to the following ranks :
Members of the Order are committed to lead their lives in an exemplary manner in accordance with the duties and principles of the Catholic Church or ecclesial community to which they belong. All members participate in three vocations of the Order: the spiritual pursuit of Christian unity, charitable activity and the maintenance of the traditions of the Order of Saint Lazarus.
Each member professes the Christian faith, is in good standing with their ecclesial community and participates in the spiritual life of their Jurisdiction in an ecumenical spirit. Men may receive the nomination of Knights, and women may be invested as Dames.
Members must be at least 25 years old. However, it is possible to be received into the Order, following the same criteria, from the age of 18 as an Esquire or Demoiselle. Chaplains must have been ordained in the Catholic Church or one of the major ecclesial communities and be in good standing with their Bishop. Seminarians and students preparing for ordination can be received as novices.
Depending on the nature of their commitment members of the Order can be promoted to the following ranks:
| Title (men) | Post-nominal | Title (women) | Post-nominal |
| Brother | BLJ | Sister | SLJ |
| Serving Brother | SBLJ | Serving Sister | SSLJ |
| Knight | KLJ | Dame | DLJ |
| Knight Commander | KCLJ | Dame Commander | DCLJ |
| Knight Grand Cross | GCLJ | Dame Grand Cross | GCLJ |
Clergy can be admitted to the following ranks :
| Title | Post-nominal |
| Chaplain | ChLJ |
| Senior Chaplain | SChLJ |
| Ecclesiastical Commander | ECLJ |
| Prelate Grand Cross | GCLJ |
Members of the Order are committed to lead their lives in an exemplary manner in accordance with the duties and principles of the Catholic Church or ecclesial community to which they belong. All members participate in three vocations of the Order: the spiritual pursuit of Christian unity, charitable activity and the maintenance of the traditions of the Order of Saint Lazarus.
