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ALESSANDRIA, 20 MAY – CONFERENCE “THE CHURCH OF SAINT GIOVANNINO: FROM KNIGHT OF MALTA TO CONSTANTINIANS”

15/06/2016

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.

REGGIO CALABRIA – CONFERENCE – 4 JUNE 2016

15/06/2016

Reggio Calabria, 4th June 2016. In the church of “San Giorgio al Corso” has been held a conference entitled “The Blessed Maria Cristina: Mother, Queen, Saint“, sponsored by the Delegation of Calabria.
After the introduction held by the Vice Delegate, Aurelio Badolati, Commander of Merit with star, Emanuele Nazario Scarlata, Knight of Merit and Representative for the City of Reggio Calabria, and Maria Teresa Battiato Baccellieri, President of Reggio Calabria Conferences of Culture “Maria Cristina di Savoia”, made a presentation of the last queen of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies, a sovereign loved for her frequent acts of charity and generosity towards poor, for her simple life, for her exemplary religious conduct.
After the successful event, a Mass has been celebrated by Msgr. Antonio Morabito, Prior of the Delegation, and Don Nuccio Santoro.

BRESCIA, 10 JUNE 2016 – PRESENTATION MEETING

15/06/2016

In the historic hall of the Popes of the Diocesan Center “Paolo VI”, a meeting of the Delegation of Brescia and Bergamo has been held to define the commitments and to plan the next charitable activities on the territory.

The event was organized by Msgr. Arnaldo Morandi, Representative for Brescia and Bergamo, Prior of the Delegation of Milan and Lombardy, as well as General Secretary of the Office of the Grand Prior. The Grand Treasurer, His Excellency Don Gian Carlo Rocco di Torre Padula, Delegate of Lombardy, Don Andrea Imperiali dei Principi di Francavilla, Vice Delegate, Sergio Antonuzzi, and the Representative for Como, Giuseppe Rizzani, took part in the meeting.

After a brief presentation and introduction of the new dignitaries, Msgr. Arnaldo Morandi distribuited a copy of the Handbook “For a spiritual journey of the Constantinian Knights and Dames“.

The event was attended by numerous Knights and Dames, family members and friends of the Order in a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere, aimed to reach the possibility of listening to the words of these authorities, and to note the perfect harmony with the instructions of the Grand Master.

RENEWAL OF THE HIGH OFFICERS

24/05/2016

Rome, 24th May 2016. HRH Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Gran Master of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, has decided to appoint his Chief of Staff and Secretary General of the Royal House H E Ambassador Count Giuseppe Balboni Acqua, Knight Grand Cross of Grace, confirming the position he had held previously , before his absence from the office for health reasons , as a Secretary General of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George.
HRH the Duke of Castro, in confirming the trust and express his gratitude to His Eminence Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, Grand Prior, proceeded to the renewal of the other the High Officials of the Dynastic Orders.

Have been appointed

Grand Prefect: HRH Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Dame Grand Cross of Justice

Grand Inquisitor: HE Alberto Lembo, Knight Commander of Jus Patronato of Grace

Grand Chancellor: HE Prince Don Francesco Ruspoli, Prince of Cerveteri, Knight Grand Cross of Justice

Grand Treasurer: HE Don Gian Carlo dei Principi Rocco di Torrepadula, Knight Commander of Justice

JUBILEE OF MERCY: INTERNATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO ROME

5/05/2016

Rome, 13th, 14th and 15th May 2016. The Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George organized the Second International Pilgrimage, accepting the invitation of the Holy Father to participate in the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.

The Pilgrimage has been led by His Most Reverend Eminence, Renato Raffaele Cardinal Martino, Grand Prior, in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of the House of Bourbon Two-Sicilies, Duke and Duchess of Castro.

During this important event, a debate on Interreligious Dialogue entitled “Together for the common God in diversity” has been held at the Headquarters of the Foreign Press Association in Rome. In the afternoon, during a visit to the Casino dell’Aurora at Palazzo Pallavicini Rospigliosi, thanks to the choice of His Royal Highness Prince Charles of the House of Bourbon Two-Sicilies, the Knights and Dames were greeted by a speaker of exception, the art critic Professor Vittorio Sgarbi, who illustrated the works of a young artist, Master Giovanni Gasparro.

Immediately after, Professor Roberto de Mattei has presented the book “Francis II of Bourbon, The Catholic King”.

On Saturday May 14, in the morning, passing through the Holy Door, a guided tour of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major has been carried out and here the Act of Entrustment to the Virgin Mary has taken place through prayer at the Icon Salus Populi Romani in the Paolina chapel. The tour continued in the Basilica of St John Lateran visiting the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) and the Sancta Sanctorum chapel.
On Saturday afternoon a Solemn Mass has been celebrated and presided by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino at the Main Altar in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
During the Mass His Royal Highness Prince Charles of the House of Bourbon Two-Sicilies thanked Pope Francis for having granted a Special plenary indulgence to all the Knights and Dames during the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. He then addressed a special thanks to His Eminence Cardinal Angelo Comastri, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, who allowed to celebrate Mass in the church, heart of Christianity, and finally a loving thanks to His Eminence the Grand Prior for having been a guide in faith. On the occasion of his speech His Royal Highness Prince Charles of the House of Bourbon Two-Siciles, as Head of the Royal House, has made public his decision to entrust their daughters with the responsibility for the future of the Royal House with his rights and his duties. According to the Act issued in Rome on 12th May 2016, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two-Sicilies, decided to change the rules of succession in force in the Royal House of Bourbon Two-Sicilies, in order to make them compatible with the international and European law system in force by replacing all the previous rules on succession with the principle of absolute primogeniture.

During the solemn ceremony Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Carolina of the House of Bourbon Two-Sicilies, accompanied by the godfather His Imperial Highness Prince Jean Christophe Napoléon Bonaparte and Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Chiara of the House of Bourbon Two Sicilies, accompanied by the godfather His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Martino of Habsburg-Este received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

On Sunday the 15th of May has been held the collegial meeting of the Grand Master with the delegates and representatives from all around the world.

During the Pilgrimage it was also presented the book “For a spiritual journey of the Constantinian Knights and Dames”, wanted by His Eminence the Grand Prior, which is a real Vademecum for all Knight and Dames of the Order.
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