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SOLEMNITIES OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
From its remotest origins the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George has been dedicated to glorification of the Cross, propagation of the Faith and defense of the Holy Roman Church.
It is therefore the duty of the Knights and Dames to live as perfect Christians and to take part in all those initiatives to nurture and foster the principles of the Order. The Solemn Eucharistic Celebration of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was presided by Constantinian chaplain Father Saverio Cento, priest of the parish church of Saint Francis di Paola of Palermo.
The mass was concelebrated by fathers Antonio Porretta and father Giorgio Terrasi.
THE CONSTANTINIAN ANGELS OF THE NIGHT
Palermo, September 13, 2016 – The Sicilian Delegation has initiated the solidarity project “Constantinian Angels”, a program to provide care for the less fortunate and the homeless.
The Constantinian Angels walk through the streets of Palermo greeting “friends” to offer assistance and to help them feel less alone. During their rounds the teams of Angels met with Mrs. Sabrina Ciulla and the volunteers of the Palermo Homeless Assistance Organization who daily care for the homeless.
These volunteers welcomed the Constantinian Angels with joy, thanking them for their participation and for bringing approximately 50 packages of provisions to be distributed to the many persons waiting for them. Some food and other nourishment, a smile, a handshake, a few kind words and the time to listen to their stories: this and more are what the Constantinian Angels are attempting to do to make these people feel a little bit less “invisible” to others and, more important, to themselves.
As stated by the Vicar Delegate “Our purpose is not just to fulfil their primary needs but also to restore dignity and give them hope and faith. In addition to items of food, they also bring hot tea and chocolate. Many could criticize us for what we do, but you must understand that these are people just like everyone else. It’s enough to offer a couple of hours a week of your life to do volunteer work, to make a contribution by collecting food or funds. The fundamental thing to remember – he adds – is that when you give money to these people, you shouldn’t just give it quickly and turn away. It’s important to shake their hands, to say a few words and to really look at them. That is the true gift.”
FESTIVITIES OF SANTA CRISTINA
Santa Cristina Gela, Saturday, 16 July, 2016 – A solemn Eucharistic celebration was held in the Diocese of Piana degli Albanesi, presided by Mons. Filippo Sarullo, Priest for the Cathedral of Palermo, concelebrated with the parish priest, Father Porfilio Traficante, to initiate the week of festivities in honor of Santa Cristina, the patron saint of the Sicilian town of Santa Cristina Gela. Present were the Mayor of Santa Cristina Gela, the Mayor of the town of Belmonte Mezzagno, representatives of the local religious confraternities, and a delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George. Led by the Vice Delegate, the holy remains were brought from the Cathedral of Palermo where they are normally preserved in a silver urn of the sixteenth century. They were welcomed at the entrance of the small town and carried in procession into the church. During the homely Mons. Sarullo also paid tribute to the victims of the train accident in Puglia and the attack in Nice. The holy remains were returned to Palermo on July 25th. Read more
EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY FOR THE DISABLED – A NEW PROJECT OF THE SICILY DELEGATION
Palermo, Wednesday, 27 July, 2016 – A delegation of the Constantinian Order consisting of Vice Delegate Nobile dott. Antonio di Janni, Knight Grand Cross of Grace, and dott. Vincenzo Nuccio, Knight Commander of Merit, was received in the headquarters of the VI Lancers Regiment of Aosta in Palermo by Regimental Commander Colonel Spartaco Tassinari. In the course of the meeting the colonel explained how a series of equine assisted therapy sessions had been conceived and implemented to help disabled children improve their psychomotor functions. The children were helped by members of the military, psychologists and by qualified professional personnel. During the meeting they also discussed collaboration between the Sicilian Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St, George and the equestrian unit of the regiment to organize equine therapies for disabled youth, assisted by the delegation. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Vice Delegate presented a medal of the Sicilian Delegation in commemoration of the meeting.