Unlike the Order of Malta, the Knights of Saint Lazarus were not able to found a territorial state of their own, although they established a number of commanderies and hospices in Western Europe. Nobody can be admitted to the Order if the Grand Master objects. The Knights of Saint Lazarus went back to Europe around 1290, after Islam finally forced the Christians from Palestine and northern Africa.
Only the Grand Master himself has the authority to admit or promote a Knight, a Dame or a priest in the Order. He may delegate this authority by naming Grand Officers, members of the Grand Magistry and Heads of Jurisdiction in the countries where the Order operates. To implement the three vocations for the Order, spirituality, charity and tradition, the Grand Master uses the power entrusted by the General Chapter and confirmed by the Protectors. In this he is assisted by members of the Grand Magistry.ĭuring his installation ceremony, the Grand Master vows: “I solemnly promise before Almighty God to honour, respect and observe at all times the holy commandments and assure that they are maintained, honoured and observed to the best of my powers to administer and manage loyally and faithfully the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem as befits the office and dignity of Grand Master to respect the Constitutional Charter, the internal regulation, the Statutes and customs of the Order and to ensure that all members respect them with the help of God.” It is therefore not surprising to find that many authors who deal with that period of. PrefaceThe history of the Chivalric Orders that developed during the Crusader Period is overshadowed by the overwhelming tradition of the Knights Hospitallers of St John and the Knight Templars. He works for the development and prosperity of the Order. THE HOSPITALLER KNIGHTS OF SAINT LAZARUS. The Grand Master is the legal representative of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem and ensures three vocations of the Order: spirituality, charity and tradition. It was established to treat leprosy, its knights originally being lepers themselves.
It is therefore not surprising to find that many authors who deal with that period of history have completely. The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem is an order of chivalry originally founded at a leper hospital after 1098 by the crusaders of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. THE HOSPITALLER KNIGHTS OF SAINT LAZARUS. He then becomes the Grand Master Emeritus. Knights of Lazarus (Multiple Bases) from 25.00. He remains in office until the day of Pentecost in the year of its 75th birthday. He must be a member of the Order, a Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church and the heir to a noble family. He is elected at the General Chapter by an absolute majority. The Grand Master is the supreme commander of the Order.
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