The Order of Malta
The Sovereign Order of Malta is a lay religious order of the Catholic Church and a sovereign subject of international law. Since the 11th century it has served the sick and the poor and borne witness to the faith. The pages below introduce the Order; the Grand Magistry in Rome publishes its official texts on orderofmalta.int.
Official texts of the Grand Magistry
- About the OrderThe Sovereign Order of Malta: one of the oldest institutions of Christian civilisation, present in the Czech lands since the 12th century.
- SpiritualityThe Order of Malta as a lay religious order: vows, the Cardinal Patronus, the Prelate and the vocation of the Hospitaller.
- HistoryFrom the hospital in Jerusalem through Cyprus, Rhodes and Malta to Rome: nine centuries of the Order of Malta.
- Grand MasterThe office of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta, and His Most Eminent Highness Fra’ John T. Dunlap, the 81st Grand Master.
- Diplomatic relationsAs a sovereign subject of international law the Order of Malta maintains diplomatic relations with many states.
- LinksWebsites of the Sovereign Order of Malta around the world and other links.