Delegation of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta

Torino – 16 December 2016 – The Delegation of the Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta Region made a generous donation of food and funds to the Pro Infantia Derelicta, an organization that welcomes and cares for abandoned minors.
The initiative, organized by the Vicar Delegate, Cav. Dott. Rodolfo Baschirotto, was carried out thanks to the generous participation of numerous knights from the Delegations of Torino, Aosta, Alessandria, Asti and Cuneo, all of whom contributed in a spirit of great generosity.
The event was followed by Christmas Mass, concelebrated by Knight of Grace Don Diego Maritano and the former Rector of the Basilica of Saints Maurizio and Lazzaro of Torino, Don Salvatore Ormando and Knight Don Piccoli of Alessandria. Knights and Dames of the Piedmont Delegation and dignitaries of the territory were also present, including Gen. Massimo Biagini, Commander of the Taurinense Brigade and Ing. Giovanni Maria Ferraris, Councilman for the Piedmont Region.

Alessandria, 26 June 2016 – The first edition of the ONLUS Constintinian Trophy was held at the Golf Club of Villa Carolina, one of the eight most important golf clubs in Italy. The event was sponsored by the Alessandria and Asti delegations and was included in the official calendar of the Italian Golf Federation. The initiative enjoyed tremendous success among the public and promoted the image of the Order. Over 100 golfers participated in the event, including several Knights and Dames of the Constintinian Order. All profits were donated for the purchase of twenty pediatric oxymeters. Awards were presented to the winners by the Representative of the City of Alessandria and Asti, Dott. Alessandro Medici, Knight of Merit with star. This event was a tangible gesture of solidarity toward the less fortunate and an opportunity to raise awareness and appreciation of our Order throughout the territory.

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Alessandria, 20th May 2016. A conference, entitled “The Church of Saint Giovannino: from the Knights of Malta to Constantinians” has been held in Palazzo Conzani by Roberto Piccinini, Knight of Office, Prior of the Brotherhood of the Holy Cross. The Church of San Giovannino, the second most important in Alessandria, is an institution beloved by the Constantinian Knights and Dames, where monthly meetings and praying take place. The debate, moderated by Fabio Robotti, Knight of Office, was attended by Alessandro Medici, Knight of Merit with star, Representative for Alessandria and Asti, and several members of the Order, as well as representatives of some Club Service of the town; the revenue of the evening has been donated to charity.

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Alessandria, 23^rd April 2016.  The Representation of Alessandria and Asti, on the occasion of the feast of St. George, Patron of our Order, organized a Solemn Investiture Ceremony of new Knights and Dames.  The function, that was carried at the church of San Giovannino in Alessandria, was presided over by the Prior of Piedmont and Valle D’Aosta, Reverend Father Don Diego Maritano, Ecclesiastical Knight of Grace.

Were present H.E. Notaio Claudio Limontini, Knight Grand Cross with Gold Star, decorated with the Collar, the Delegate for Piedmont and Valle D’Aosta, General Mario Marioli, Knight Commander of Merit with Star and the Representative for Alessandria and Asti, Dott. Alessandro Medici, Knight of Merit with Star, the Representative for Pavia, Dott. Cesare Talpini, Knight Commander of Merit with Star, the Representative of Novara and V.C.O., Dott. Andrea Padulazzi, Knight of Merit,  as well as  the civilian, military and religious Authorities of the city.

At the end of the function an informal meeting was carried at the Palazzo Monferrato where a short ceremony was organized for the donation of a semi-automatic defibrillator.

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Alessandria, 11^th March 2016.  The Grand Hotel “Alli Due Buoi Rossi” hosted a lecture on “Saint George the Great Martyr and the Knighthood Orders” given by Knight Prof. Alessio Varisco lecturer and director, at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, of Anthropology and Sacred Art. The debate, moderated by Dott. Fabio Robotti, Knight of Office, Chairman of the Kiwanis Club and illustrious historian, was attended by Knight of Merit Carlo Varni, ANIOC Delegate for Piemonte and Dott. Alessandro Medici, Knight of Merit with Star, Representative of the Order for Alessandria and Asti. Many Dames and Knights were also present. All the proceeds of the evening were donated to charity.

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