Brescia, 26th May 2016. During the Solemnity of Corpus Domini, a delegation of Knights and Dames of Bergamo and Brescia, attended the Procession. The delegation has been presided by Countess Marina Scardi Coppola de Almanza, Dame of Grace, and Msgr. Mario Piccinelli, Ecclesiastical Knight of Grace, Rector of the Diocesan Marian Sanctuary and Vice Postulator of the Cause of Canonization of the Blessed Pope Paul VI.
Roma, 26 maggio 2016. Sua Altezza Reale il Principe Carlo di Borbone delle Due Sicilie, Duca di Castro, ha deciso, con Decreto Magistrale del 15 maggio u.s., l’istituzione di un Ufficio del Gran Priore. Compito dell’Ufficio è quello di prestare un servizio al Gran Priore nell’esercizio delle Sue funzioni alla guida spirituale dell’ Ordine, e al coordinamento e servizio dei Priori e Cavalieri Ecclesiastici. L’istituzione del nuovo Ufficio vuol essere un ulteriore significativo segno di attenzione all’importanza della spiritualità e della vita di fede di tutti i membri dell’ Ordine Costantiniano.
Sua Eminenza il Gran Priore ha nominato componenti dell’Ufficio il Rev. Sac. Arnaldo Morandi, Commendatore di Grazia Ecclesiastico, Segretario Generale, il Rev. Sac. Pierantonio Bodini, Cavaliere di Grazia Ecclesiastico, e il Rev. Sac. Roberto Foini, Cavaliere di Grazia Ecclesiastico, Segretari Aggiunti
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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
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. (more…)
London, 24 May 2016. The Constantinian Order in Great Britain and Ireland will be hosting a Banquet in honour of His Excellency János Áder, President of Hungary on Tuesday 24 May 2016 at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue (London) at 6.30-10.30pm. Senior representatives from both states including those from the church, parliament, diplomatic and business communities will be in attendance. This Banquet will celebrate a major ecumenical event taking place in Britain which will include the return of the relics of Saint and Martyr Thomas à Becket from Esztergom, Hungary to London & Canterbury. The Relics of St Thomas à Becket are kept with great reverence at Esztergom, seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese and Primatial See of Hungary. Hungary’s stewardship of these holy relics highlight its Christian roots, its spiritual connection to England, and the wider historic ties between the United Kingdom and Hungary. A week-long programme of events will take place between 23-29 May 2016 and conclude with a historic pilgrimage to Canterbury via Rochester. This joint initiative between the Embassy of Hungary in London together with the Roman Catholic Church of England and Wales and the Church of England, will allow believers to venerate the relics of St Thomas à Becket. The Constantinian Order has a long association with Hungary and was formally recognised by the Hungarian Government by decree of the President of the Republic in 2011. At the Banquet will participate T.R.H., Prince Charles and Princess Camilla of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke and Duchess of Castro.
Pavia, 29th April 2016. The Jubilee of Mercy reminds us of the works of corporal mercy, “I was naked and you have clothed me”. For this reason, the Representation of Pavia wishes to highlight the value and reality of this requirement on the part of the most needy by donating to them 1500 clothing items. The Knights and Dames of the Representation, led by Count Alessandro di Carpegna Brivio, Delegate for Milan and Lombardy, have donated this large quantity of clothing items (shirts, trousers and coats) jointly with H.E. the Prefetto of Pavia, Dr. Erminia Rosa Cesari, their Graces the Bishop of Pavia, Msgr. Corrado Sanguinetti and the Bishop of Tortona, Msgr. Vittorio Viola. These clothing items will then be distributed to the needy families of the Diocese through the Association “Armadio del Fratello” and the “Diocesan Caritas”. The donation events were attended, in addition to the Prefetto, by the institutional representatives of the national Police Force and the various voluntary associations of the Provinces of Pavia and Alessandria.
Naples, 23rd – 24th April 2016. H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Grand Master of the Constantinian Order, went to visit Naples to attend the solemnity of Saint George the Martyr, Patron of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
The 23rd April was an eventful and busy day for H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies who, accompanied by the Delegate for Naples and Campania, Marquis Don Pierluigi Sanfelice di Bagnoli, visited the city of Pompei.
Afterwards, H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies visited and inaugurated the Pompei Polyclinic, one of the “social voluntary” units which is most responsive to the needs of the region.
At 6 p.m., a solemn Eucharistic Ceremony with the Investiture Rite of new Knights and Dames was held at the Constantinian Pontifical Basilica of San Francesco da Paola. The ceremony was presided over by the Prior of the Delegation, the Most Reverend Father Damiano La Rosa, Ecclesiastical Knight Commander of Grace.
On Sunday, 24th April, at 11.45, he visited the Basilica of Santa Lucia a Mare where H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies hosted a lunch for the poorer members of the community of Pallonetto Santa Lucia and, through the Constantinian Order, was “actually near” a poor family of Pallonetto and hand over a cheque to Father Giuseppe Carmelo for the purchase of an iron door.
H.E. the Grand Inquisitor, Don Fabrizio Cononna of the Princes of Paliano was also present during these two very busy and eventful days.
Trieste, 23rd April 2016. On the occasion of the Solemnity of Saint George the Martyr, Patron of our Order, a solemn Eucharistic Celebration with the Investiture Rite was carried at the Cathedral of San Giusto in Trieste.
The Ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Archbishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, Ecclesiastical Knight Grand Cross of Grace. The Grand Magistry was represented at the ceremony by Nobile Avvocato Piero Cutellé, Knight Grand Cross of Grace, Secretary of the Royal Deputation.
On the occasion of this important event, the Vice Delegate for Triveneto, Knight Commander of Merit with Star, Giorgio Miccoli, upon invitation of the Archbishop of Trieste and on behalf of the Order, joined two major “solidarity projects” to support the non-profit Association of MISSION MOLDOVA and the Parish of San Giusto.
Alessandria, 23rd April 2016. The Representation of Alessandria and Asti, on the occasion of the feast of St. George, Patron of our Order, organized a Solemn Investiture Ceremony of new Knights and Dames. The function, that was carried at the church of San Giovannino in Alessandria, was presided over by the Prior of Piedmont and Valle D’Aosta, Reverend Father Don Diego Maritano, Ecclesiastical Knight of Grace.
Were present H.E. Notaio Claudio Limontini, Knight Grand Cross with Gold Star, decorated with the Collar, the Delegate for Piedmont and Valle D’Aosta, General Mario Marioli, Knight Commander of Merit with Star and the Representative for Alessandria and Asti, Dott. Alessandro Medici, Knight of Merit with Star, the Representative for Pavia, Dott. Cesare Talpini, Knight Commander of Merit with Star, the Representative of Novara and V.C.O., Dott. Andrea Padulazzi, Knight of Merit, as well as the civilian, military and religious Authorities of the city.
At the end of the function an informal meeting was carried at the Palazzo Monferrato where a short ceremony was organized for the donation of a semi-automatic defibrillator.
Rome, 22nd April 2016. On the occasion of the upcoming feast of Saint George, the Vice Delegate for Rome, Nobile Dott. Fabrizio Ratto-Vaquer, Consignore of Castiglione, organized, upon the request of H.S.H. Prince Manfred Windisch Graetz, Delegate for Rome and Lazio, a Mass in honour of Saint George the Martyr, chief Patron of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order . The ceremony was held on 22nd April at 17 p.m. at the Church of Spirito Santo dei Napoletani in Via Giulia 34 and was presided over by the Prior of the Vice Delegation for Rome, Don Roberto Foini, Ecclesiastical Knight of Grace. Among others to join this event were Nobile Avvocato Piero Cutellé, Secretary of the Royal Deputation and Marquis Giorgio Mirti della Valle, Member of the Royal Heraldic Commission. All Knights and Dames of the Order were invited to participate in, and support the important project called “ Take Grandfather to a Restaurant”, in an attempt to make the “elderly folk” in Rome feel less lonely. The Vice Delegation has been implementing this project for the last few months.
