Come to learn about one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization!
Present in Palestine in around 1050, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem is a lay religious Order, traditionally of military, chivalrous, noble nature. Its 13,500 members include Professed Friars and others who have made the promise of obedience. The other Knights and Dames are lay members, devoted to the exercise of Christian virtue and charity. What distinguishes the Knights and Dames of Malta is their commitment to reaching their spiritual perfection within the Church and to expending their energies serving the poor and the sick.
The Order of Malta remains true to its inspiring principles, summarized in the motto “Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum”, nurturing, witnessing and protecting the Faith and assistance to the poor and the suffering, which become reality through the voluntary work carried out by Dames and Knights in humanitarian assistance and medical and social activities. Today the Order carries out these activities in over 120 countries.
Hear from Dr. Niki McGowan about the Order of Malta, American Association, and its newest affiliate, the Cleveland Area! Dr. McGowan is the Area Chair, Cleveland Area for the American Association, Order of Malta.