HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect, attended the solemn ceremony in the occasion of Saint George, in the presence of all Sicilian Knights and Dames.
SICILY: SOLEMN CEREMONIES
On Sunday 22 April the eucharistic celebration in honor of Saint George, patron of the Sacred Military Constatinian Order of Saint George was celebrated at the church “Maria SS.ma Annunziata” of Castelvetrano.
In the Church there is an ancient and artistic triptych of 1448 which represents the ancient iconography of Saint George. Lots of Knights of the province of Trapani attended. The mass was celebrated by Father Rino Randazzo, who also thanked the Order for its charitable activities, in particular for those related to “Briciole di Salute”.
The same day a mass was celebrated for Saint George at the Church of S. Stefano (Piazza Armerina). It was presided by His Eminence Nino Rivoli. Some knights of the province of Enna and Caltanissetta took part in the ceremony.
A mass for Saint George, Protector of the Sacred Military Constatinian Order Of Saint George, was celebrated in Palermo. HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Grand Prefect was present. The liturgy was celebrated by HE Salvatore Grimaldi in the presence of a lot of Sicilian Knights.
SICILY: FOOD DISTRIBUTION
April, 9th 2018 in Vittoria (RG), some Knights of the Sicilian delegation met Father Beniamino Sacco who manages the centre “Buon Samaritano”. This centre hosts lots of refugees so that they can be absorbed again in society in an immediate future.
For the occasion the Sicilian Knights described the project “Briciole di Salute” which has been strongly desired by the Sicilian delegation. The delegation donated candies and food to more than 140 guests of the centre.
On April, 8th 2018 some Sicilian Knights donated some candies and food to the Romanian people in Catania in the occasion of their Easter celebration.
HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro visited Palermo
TRH at Missione Speranza e Carità
Investiture Ceremony of the new Knights with Msgr. Pennisi.
Meeting between Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies and Prof. Micari
HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies had both institutional and charitable meetings during his stay in Palermo.
After meeting Sicily’s President, On.Sebastiano Musumeci, HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro, Head of the Royal House of Bourbon and Grand Master of the Constantinian Order, launched Briciole di Salute project, which helps and supports Missione Speranza e Carità by Father Biagio Conte, whose goal is to react against poverty in Palermo.
An important service for the most fragile citizens has been introduced thanks to this initiative and to the volunteers and Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George’s effort, providing economic and material support, products for children, food and logistic support as well.
HRH Duke of Castro was very touched and affirmed: “I am very happy to meet all these people who daily make lots of efforts to help the others who are in desperate conditions. Being able to help them providing a great support is not enough, we should show solidarity and much more. Father Biagio Conte is creating a place where people can be warmly welcomed, located in an area which hosts lots of migrants and needy people”.
A joyful moment wa shared with the Sisters of Charity and with the families who are daily helped by the project “Briciole di Salute”.
The inauguration of “Largo Cavalieri costantiniani” with Borbonic Arms dated 1771 and restaurered at Duomo in Monreale was a very touching moment. The medal with the Real Order of Saint Janarius, donated by the Tuscan delegation, was inserted. Then the investiture ceremony took place in the presence of His Eminence Msgr. Michele Pennisi. Lots of local authorities and the Eparch Giorgio Demetrio Gallaro were present.
On Sunday 8th, HRH the Duke of Castro with HRH Princess Beatrice, Grand Prefect of the Constantinian Order, visited the Botanical Garden. HRH Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Castro, donated an important artwork, a Golden Cactus by Orenzo Galery.
The last stage of this long trip will be Rome, where a lot of charity events, which are part of “Briciole di Salute”, have been scheduled.
TRH with the Mayor of Monreale during the inauguration of Largo dei Cavalieri Costantiniani
TRH at the Botanical Garden
TRH give the Golden Cactus to the Botanical Garden
Meeting between HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies and On.Sebastiano Musumeci, President of Sicily
Meeting between HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies and Gen. Riccardo Galletta
HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies gives a gift to On. Sebastiano Musumeci
TRH during the interview at the Botanical Garden
SICILY: DONATION OF A WASHING MACHINE
On April, 3rd 2018 the Mission “Speranza e Carità” received an important gift the Mission was lack of, a washing machine, by the Sicilian delegation.