Knights of malta

Thank you Veronique! Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, Knights of Malta, Knights of Rhodes, and Chevaliers de Malte. Active: c. 1099–Present Allegiance: Papacy

In the early 11th century, a group of merchants from the Amalfi Coast of Italy received permission from the Caliph of Egypt to rebuild a church and hospital in Jerusalem to care for pilgrims to the Holy Land. They called themselves The Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Fast forward almost one thousand years later, and this group still exist. Not only do they still exist, but they have a unique status in the world of international diplomacy. Learn more about the Knights of Malta.

Knights of malta

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Great Siege of Malta

Knights of Malta, 1565

Frontispiece: The Coat of Arms of the Knights Hospitaller of Malta. - CORONELLI, Vincenzo Maria / PARISSOTI Antonio - TRAVELLERS' VIEWS - Places – Monuments – People Southeastern Europe – Eastern Mediterranean – Greece – Asia Minor – Southern Italy, 15th -20th century

By Jean DuBoisVALETTA 3 December 2023 (NRom)In late November 2023, history was made as the Sovereign Order of Saint John (Knights of Malta of the Russian succession) gathered in Valetta, the capital city of Malta, for a momentous meeting. The highlight of this gathering was an investiture ceremony held at the magnificent Anglican Cathedral.The solemn liturgy was led by the local bishop. Presiding over the investiture were two distinguished officials of the Order: His Most Eminent Highness…

A Proposed Alliance of the Knights of Malta and the United States of America - Journal of the American Revolution

Hospitaller knight, around 1250

The coat of arms of the Knights of Malta. Credit: Sailko via Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0).

Discover the intriguing connection between the Knights Templar Malta and the Order of Malta, two military orders with an intertwined history.

The eight points of the Maltese Cross

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Knights of Malta