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The Order of St. Lazarus, also known as the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, is a historical Christian military order that traces its origins back to the medieval period. The order was initially founded in the late 11th century, during the time of the Crusades, to care for and provide assistance to people suffering from leprosy. Leprosy was a devastating disease in medieval times, and the order focused on providing medical care, shelter, and support to those afflicted by it.
Today its membership is open to all Christian men and women. It is recognised as an international NGO (non-government organisation) and is actively involved in works largely associated with medical care, primarily through the operation of medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics. It is actively involved in a broad array of charitable activities.
The 50th Grand Master of the order is His Excellency Don Francisco de Borbon, Graf von Hardenberg GCLJ .
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Our Vice-Regal Patron is Dr Richard Davies
The Grand Prior of Priory in New Zealand is H.E. The Chevalier Professor Brett Delahunt ONZM, KStJ, GCLJ, GCMLJ, FRSNZ.
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Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at age of 88 – Vatican NewsPope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. … See MoreSee Less
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Here is His Majesty The King’s Easter Message.
One of the puzzles of our humanity is how we are capable of both great cruelty and great kindness. This paradox of human life runs through the Easter story and in the scenes that daily come before our eyes – at one moment, terrible images of human suffering and, in another, heroic acts in war-torn countries where humanitarians of every kind risk their own lives to protect the lives of others. A few weeks ago, I met many such people at a reception in Buckingham Palace and felt a profound sense of admiration for their resilience, courage and compassion.
On Maundy Thursday, Jesus knelt and washed the feet of many of those who would abandon Him. His humble action was a token of His love that knew no bounds or boundaries and is central to Christian belief.
The love He showed when he walked the Earth reflected the Jewish ethic of caring for the stranger and those in need, a deep human instinct echoed in Islam and other religious traditions, and in the hearts of all who seek the good of others.
The abiding message of Easter is that God so loved the world – the whole world – that He sent His son to live among us to show us how to love one another, and to lay down His own life for others in a love that proved stronger than death.
There are three virtues that the world still needs – faith, hope and love. “And the greatest of these is love”.
It is with these timeless truths in my mind, and my heart, that I wish you all a blessed and peaceful Easter.
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Two reflections for this Good Friday.
1. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34
2. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life’
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