2010 News
22nd November
The Commandery of Great Britain was well represented at the Cháteau de la Ferté Saint-Aubin, near Orléans as members of the Order gathered for the Chapter General which saw the appointment and installation of our 50th Grand Master.
The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem has been truly blessed by the leadership of the 49th Grand Master, now Grand Master Emeritus, HRH Charles-Philippe d'Orléans, Duke of Anjou, and was a special joy to meet in 'his city'.
The programme of events began with a Welcome Dinner on the Friday evening. Providentially, Friday is the liturgical Feast Day of Blessed Raymond du Puy de Provence, 7th Grand Master of the Order.
Blessed Raymond was head of the Order of St John of Jerusalem and became Grand Master of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem when he contracted leprosy. He led the Order from 1157-1159.
It is indeed providential that we begin our Chapter General in France on the feast of this holy French Knight of our Order. Let us ask the prayerful intercession of Blessed Raymond, 7th Grand Master, as we elect his successor.
HE Count Jan Dobrzenský z Dobrzenicz was elected the 50th Grand Master in Orleans, France on 20th November 2010. Our Grand Prior - H.E. The Baron of Fetternear was also elected to the position of Vice President of the Governing Council and Chevalier Nigel Sterland K.L.J. was appointed Grand Treasurer.
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