Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Do you remember that extraordinary evening, the Holy Land Emergency Charity Dinner, which lit up Milan with the power of solidarity? Thanks to you, big-hearted donors, we turned your generosity into tangible aid!
Over 300 delegates from 31 countries took part in the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, held at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome.
A concrete gesture of solidarity for the Holy Land.The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Principality of Monaco is pleased to share the important milestone reached by the project "Holy Land Emergency 2024", promoted by the Order of Malta under the patronage of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. This initiative which was born to bring aid to the communities of Gaza, Lebanon and Bethlehem, has seen a great mobilization of generosity and support from Monegasque, Italian and French donors, as well as the valuable contribution of sponsors.
In Corsica, at the beginning of the 4th century, the Roman emperor Diocletian ordered a violent persecution against the Christians. Among the victims was a young Christian woman, Dévote, who was arrested, imprisoned, and tortured. She died without ever renouncing her faith. After her death, the governor ordered to burn her body, but some Christians managed to save it and placed it on a boat bound for Africa, where she could receive a proper Christian burial.
The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Principality of Monaco expresses its deep sorrow over the sudden passing of H.E. Didier Guillaume, State Minister of Monaco, which occurred on Friday, January 17. Despite serving only four months in office, H.E. Minister Guillaume left an indelible mark on the Principality through his extraordinary dedication, his commitment, and his ability to earn the respect and affection of all.
The “Holy Land Emergency” project, promoted by the Embassy of the Order of Malta in Monaco, was born with the aim of also responding to a specific request for assistance from the Order of Malta in Lebanon. This request, titled “Make a WISH – A Warm Winter”, has been identified as a priority emergency intervention to address the challenges of winter in some of the most vulnerable regions of the country.
Ambassador Alberto Di Luca visited His Excellency Archbishop Dominique-Marie David at the Archdiocese headquarters. The meeting took place in a cordial and collaborative atmosphere and represented an important opportunity to discuss topics of common interest.
Less than a month after the Charity Dinner organized in Milan on 27th November by the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta in the Principality of Monaco, we are pleased to share with you an extraordinary result that celebrates the generosity and solidarity of our donors and sponsors of this initiative.
Dans le cadre prestigieux de l’Hôtel Hermitage, une cérémonie solennelle a eu lieu pour la remise des distinctions de l’Ordre du Merito Melitensi. Les décorations, conférées par Son Altesse Éminentissime le Prince et Grand Maître Fra’ John T. Dunlap et le Conseil Souverain de l’Ordre de Malte lors de la séance du 20 juin 2024, ont été attribuées à des personnalités éminentes de la Principauté de Monaco.