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EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

15/09/2016

Brescia, September 14, 2016. On the occasion of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Crosses a delegation of Knights and Dames of the Constantinian Order, together with H.E. the Grand Inquisitor the Hon Alberto Lembo, the Vicar Delegate of Lombardy Noble Dott. Giuseppe Rizzani and the Prior for Lombardy Mons. Arnaldo Morandi, participated in the solemn ceremony of the Order of the Custodians of the Holy Crosses in the Cathedral of Brescia.

Prior to the ceremony the President of the Order of Custodians of the Holy Crosses, Dott. Gino Trombi, Knight Commander of Merit with Star, donated several publications on the precious reliquaries kept in the cathedral of Brescia, to the Grand Inquisitor. In turn, the Honorable Lembo offered President Trombi a copy of the recently published Constantinian Chronicles. The Knights then participated in the Mass celebrated by Mons. Ivo Panteghini, Episcopal Delegate and Chaplain of the Custodians of the Holy Crosses and of the Constantinian Order.

This was followed by the ceremony of investiture for new members of the Confraternity of Custodians. At the conclusion of the ceremonies the Grand Inquisitor and the Vicar Delegate privately conferred diplomas to Knight Roberto Bertoli and his spouse Dame Silvana Vezzoli. The evening concluded with a fraternal agape offered in honor of the Grand Inquisitor and Brothers by Count Pierfrancesco and Countess Marina Coppola De Almanca.

SOLEMNITIES OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

15/09/2016

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

14/09/2016

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.”

EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

12/09/2016

San Martino in Freddana, September 11, 2016 – The Eucharistic Celebration for the feast of the Holy Cross was officiated by Don Rodolo Rossi, Prior of the Delegation. As part of the training course, at the conclusion of the ceremony Vicar Delegate Edoardo Puccetti and Prior Don Rodolfo Ross illustrated the basic contents of the handbook “The Spiritual Path of the Constantinian Knights and Dames”, strongly promoted by H.R.E. Cardinal Renato Martino, Grand Prior of the Order, following the spiritual preparation for aspiring Knights who will be invested on September 24.

CALABRIA DELEGATION – GIFFONE (RC), AUGUST 25, 2016

2/09/2016

Giffone, Thursday, August 25, 2016 – The Calabria Delegation was invited by the parish priest, Don Salvatore Tucci, to take part in the solemn festivities in honor of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Patron Saint of Giffone. It was from Giffone that the solidarity tour began one year ago during which the Delegation collected donations of much needed items to be distributed throughout the region. The donations helped to alleviate the sufferings of approximately 600 families, while over 300 needy children received “an extra smile” in the form of toys. The Constantinian participants, led by dott. Rocco Gatto, were warmly greeted as they took part in a procession through the streets of the town with the statue of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, together with the Mayor, Dott. Antonino Cutri.