On 13 October 2023, the first investiture of the Constantinian Order of Saint George in the Netherlands took place. It was held in the Cathedral Basilica of Haarlem-Amsterdam.
The Grand Chancellor of the Order, His Excellency Prince Francesco Ruspoli, Prince of Cerveteri, the Delegate for the Netherlands, His Excellency Dr. Paulus van Hanswijck de Jonge, the Vice Delegate for the Netherlands Dr. Esq. Otte Strouken and the Dame Veronica Grillo of the Brescia-Bergamo representation were present.
The ceremony, concelebrated by ten priests, was presided over by the Prior of the Constantinian Order in the Netherlands, His Excellency Mgr. Jan Hendriks. The Nunzio Apostolico for the Netherlands, His Excellency Mons. Paul Tschang In Nam, was also present. Ten new knights have been appointed to the Order.
After the investiture there was a reception attended by 130 people, followed by a dinner attended by 70 people.
The delegation in Netherlands has now established an annual agenda for the next activities, as well as the establishment of a website. The next investiture is scheduled for 14 September 2024.
NETHERLANDS: INVESTITURE CEREMONY