LIFE OF THE ORDER
51st Grand Master of the Order
Prince François d'Orléans, Count of Dreux is the 51st Grand Master of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. The new Grand Master of the Order, after his election to the Extraordinary Grand Chapter General, took the oath in the Maredsous...
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CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Charity Dinner for Ukrainian Refugees
Sadly, the terrible war in Ukraine continues and the weapons are so often targeted on people's homes, so although the trauma of fleeing their country is awful, their fate had they remained would perhaps have been even worse. The Order of...
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CHRISTIANITY
SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST - HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
Today the word of God shows us the Holy Spirit in action. We see him acting in three ways: in the world he created, in the Church, and in our hearts. 1. First, in the world he created, in creation. From the...
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WORLDWIDE ALERT
The Pontifical Mission Societies, with the Pope, alongside the populations affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
According to the latest estimates, there are more than 41 thousand victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria. A death toll that is...
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LIFE OF THE ORDER51st Grand Master of the Order
Prince François d'Orléans, Count of Dreux is the 51st Grand Master of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. The new Grand Master of the Order, after his election to the Extraordinary Grand Chapter Gener...
read more
Prince François d'Orléans, Count of Dreux is the 51st Grand Master of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. The new Grand Master of the Order, after his election to the Extraordinary Grand Chapter Gener...
read more
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Charity Dinner for Ukrainian Refugees
Sadly, the terrible war in Ukraine continues and the weapons are so often targeted on people's homes, so although the trauma of fleeing their country is awful, their fate had they remained would perha...
read more
Sadly, the terrible war in Ukraine continues and the weapons are so often targeted on people's homes, so although the trauma of fleeing their country is awful, their fate had they remained would perha...
read more
CHRISTIANITY
SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST - HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
Today the word of God shows us the Holy Spirit in action. We see him acting in three ways: in the world he created, in the Church, and in our hearts.
1. First, in...
read more
Today the word of God shows us the Holy Spirit in action. We see him acting in three ways: in the world he created, in the Church, and in our hearts.
1. First, in...
read more
WORLDWIDE ALERT
The Pontifical Mission Societies, with the Pope, alongside the populations affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
According to the latest estimates, there are more than 41 thousand victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Tu...
read more
According to the latest estimates, there are more than 41 thousand victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Tu...
read more
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THE ORDER KNIGHTS, DAMES & CHAPLAINSThe Order of Saint Lazarus is the only Catholic Order in the world which admits non-Catholic members. As an order of chivalry, the Order of Saint Lazarus has retained the virtues of nobility but today its members a drawn from across the social spectrum. As Christians they are inhabited by a ‘nobility of spirit’ which is illustrated in their conduct and self-sacrifice.
The Order has retained its traditional moral values such as the spirit of service, sacrifice and discipline that still characterizes the Knights today.
Battles are no longer with the sword; the modern battle is fought in the struggle against disease, poverty, exclusion and intolerance, by promoting and defending the faith.
All members of the Order, whether clergy or laity, are devoted to the values of Christian charity; striving for spiritual perfection by working for the good of others. As truly ecumenical order of chivalry, membership in the Order of Saint Lazarus is open, depending on sponsorship, to Christian men or women, who respects the values of Christianity, who hold an ardent desire to help others and work for Christian unity.
Thanks to its members and volunteers, the Order of Saint Lazarus engages in charity work around the world, helping thousands of sick, suffering and the needy. The Order of Saint Lazarus works daily for a better world.
The Order has retained its traditional moral values such as the spirit of service, sacrifice and discipline that still characterizes the Knights today.
Battles are no longer with the sword; the modern battle is fought in the struggle against disease, poverty, exclusion and intolerance, by promoting and defending the faith.
All members of the Order, whether clergy or laity, are devoted to the values of Christian charity; striving for spiritual perfection by working for the good of others. As truly ecumenical order of chivalry, membership in the Order of Saint Lazarus is open, depending on sponsorship, to Christian men or women, who respects the values of Christianity, who hold an ardent desire to help others and work for Christian unity.
Thanks to its members and volunteers, the Order of Saint Lazarus engages in charity work around the world, helping thousands of sick, suffering and the needy. The Order of Saint Lazarus works daily for a better world.
Who can become a member of the Order of Saint Lazarus?
Catholic men, women and clergy, or those from other ecclesial communities, who wish to participate in the three vocations of the Order: Christian unity, the service of the poor and the maintenance of the chivalric tradition of Saint Lazarus.
What are the qualities needed to become a member of the Order?
Those wishing to become members of the Order must meet the criteria defined in the Constitutional Charter, that is to say:
- belong to a Christian church and live in accordance with its rules,
- be committed to lead their life in an exemplary manner in accordance with the duties and principles of their church,
- be committed to uphold the three vocations of the Order: spirituality, charity and tradition.
I want to become a member of the Order of Saint Lazarus, who should I contact?
In each country where the Order is established, there is an organization set up to achieve its mission. Contact information for these organizations can be found on the contact page. If the Order is not represented in your country, you can contact the Secretariat using the details found on the contact page.
