Category: Delegation of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta

Torino, 16 dicembre 2016 – La Delegazione del Piemonte e Valle d’Aosta ha effettuato una ingente donazione in derrate alimentari, oltre ad una somma in denaro alla Pro Infantia Derelicta, che si occupa dell’accoglienza e del mantenimento di minori abbandonati.

L’iniziativa, organizzata dal Delegato Vicario Cav Dott. Mario Rodolfo Baschirotto, è stata realizzata grazie alla generosa partecipazione di diversi cavalieri delle Rappresentanze di Torino, Aosta, Alessandria e Asti e Cuneo che hanno condiviso l’obiettivo con grande spirito di collaborazione.

E’ seguita la Santa Messa per gli auguri di Natale , concelebrata dal Cav. di Grazia Don Diego Maritano, dall’ex Rettore della Basilica dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro di Torino, Don Salvatore Ormando e dal Cav. Don Piccoli di Alessandria. Presenti cavalieri e dame della Delegazione del Piemonte e autorità del territorio, tra i quali il Gen. Massimo Biagini, Comandante della Taurinense, e l’ing. Giovanni Maria Ferraris, Assessore della Regione Piemonte.

Alessandria, 26 June 2016 – The first edition of the ONLUS Constintinian Trophy was held at the Golf Club of Villa Carolina, one of the eight most important golf clubs in Italy. The event was sponsored by the Alessandria and Asti delegations and was included in the official calendar of the Italian Golf Federation. The initiative enjoyed tremendous success among the public and promoted the image of the Order. Over 100 golfers participated in the event, including several Knights and Dames of the Constintinian Order. All profits were donated for the purchase of twenty pediatric oxymeters. Awards were presented to the winners by the Representative of the City of Alessandria and Asti, Dott. Alessandro Medici, Knight of Merit with star. This event was a tangible gesture of solidarity toward the less fortunate and an opportunity to raise awareness and appreciation of our Order throughout the territory.

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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.

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Alessandria, 23^rd 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.

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Novara, 17^th April 2016.  One of the most traditional equestrian events, which has been deeply rooted in England since the end of the XVIII century, was carried in the countryside around Novara.

“The Fox Hunt”, which nowadays is strictly a virtual event, evokes that flavour which combines tradition with passion for the equestrian discipline, where male and female riders put to the test the capacities and qualities of their own horse in an enjoyable country ride that involves overcoming natural and artificial hurdles.

An event which is by no means gory but, on the contrary, in complete harmony with our times that wish to see nature respected, with its flora and fauna, thus ensuring that it plays a leading role.  The Foxhounds with their horse friends play a prominent role in creating the most perfect ambiance.

The event, organized by the Representation of Novara and V.C.O. of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and of the Milanese Association for hunting on horseback, has had as its starting point the Castello di Morghengo, a charming medieval castle.

The objective of this historical initiative is to create a bond between sport and solidarity.  All the participants (male and female riders) had contributed to the event their caps which will be donated to the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George to purchase basic food items for the poor families of Novara.

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Stresa, 11^th March 2016.  The Representative for Novara and Verbania Cusio Ossola of the Constantinian Order, Knight Andrea Padulazzi together with the Chefs Association of Novara and VCO, had the pleasure of hosting at the Regina Palace Hotel in Stresa, the Grand Charity Gala for the surgical department of the Verbania and Domodossola Hospitals. Under the leadership of Dr. Francesco Arceci, the above department is now recognized as a centre of excellence for the treatment of colorectal cancer. This event, which has reached its third edition, is always received with great enthusiasm and by a large number of participants as it involves the purchase of machinery and furniture useful for various departments. 475 people attended and contributed to this event.

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Alessandria, 11^th March 2016.  The Grand Hotel “Alli Due Buoi Rossi” hosted a lecture on “Saint George the Great Martyr and the Knighthood Orders” given by Knight Prof. Alessio Varisco lecturer and director, at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, of Anthropology and Sacred Art. The debate, moderated by Dott. Fabio Robotti, Knight of Office, Chairman of the Kiwanis Club and illustrious historian, was attended by Knight of Merit Carlo Varni, ANIOC Delegate for Piemonte and Dott. Alessandro Medici, Knight of Merit with Star, Representative of the Order for Alessandria and Asti. Many Dames and Knights were also present. All the proceeds of the evening were donated to charity.

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Alessandria, 23^rd February 2016.  The Representation for Alessandria and Asti took part in a spiritual meeting in the year of the Jubilee of Mercy  upon invitation from His Most Reverend Eminence Msgr. Vittorio Francesco Viola, Bishop of Tortona. The meeting was attended by 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 and many Dames and Knights of the Order. His Most Reverend Eminence Msgr. Viola, after a warm and fraternal reception at the  Episcopate, led the procession towards the Cathedral passing through the Holy Door.

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Alessandria, 4^th February 2016.  The Representation of Alessandria and Asti collected and donated about 350 clothing items to needy families of the region for their children ranging from 4 to 8 years of age. The donation was made up of new labelled clothing articles collected from warehouses.  The items were appropriately packed according to type of clothing and age of beneficiary.  Sweaters, shirts, trousers, skirts, jackets, underwear and shoes were handed out. This initiative is a follow-up of what the Representation did last December when it donated 200 winter clothing items to Caritas of Alessandria in response to the latter’s winter emergency appeal. In recent months the Representation of Alessandria and Asti has been supporting some households who are facing increasing poverty that does not distinguish between background of origin or age.

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Alessandria, 5 December 2015. Member Representatives for Alessandria and Asti were brought together at a religious service, held – in preparation for Christmas – within the evocative setting of the Romanesque Abbey of Sezzadio (AL). After joining in the celebration of the Eucharist, a contingent of Dames and Knights, along with a 70-strong group of friends from the Constantinian Order, gathered in the splendid hall-rooms of the adjacent ‘Villa Badia’ to attend a string concerto, which was followed by a Christmas banquet. Attendees included, among others, Alessio Varisco who gave an exclusive presentation of his book “St George and the Constantinians” featuring a foreword by HRH The Prince Carlo of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. Also present were the Representative of the Constantinian Order for Como, Giuseppe Rizzani; the Prior of Pavia, Don Maurizio Ceriani and the Delegate for Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta, General Mario Marioli. Speaking at the event, General Marioli took the opportunity to provide some insight into the sense of momentous change currently experienced by the Order whose programmatic goals for the new year were also outlined in his address. Subsequently, the Representative for Alessandria and Asti, Alessandro Medici took a retrospective look at recent charitable work in the area and its achievements before introducing all newly-joined Knights and Dames as well as a number of suppliants who had taken part in the event. All proceeds from the initiative, to be administered by the Order’s own aid agency, will go towards funding humanitarian projects targeting the Asti and Alessandria areas.

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