Chevalier Michael Ryan Awarded Pilgrim Shell at Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Today Monday February 10th 2025, Msgr. William Shomali General Vicar and Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine welcomed to The […]
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Return of Dames and Knights: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Visits the Holy Land
On January 22nd, 2025, Msgr. William Shomali, General Vicar, warmly welcomed five Dames and Knights from the Northern Lieutenancy of the USA to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. During this significant visit, three members received their pilgrim Shells, marking a memorable moment in their spiritual journey
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Guardians of the Sacred: The Honour Guard’s Role in Protecting the Crown of Thorns at Notre Dame de Paris
The Order’s French Lieutenancy proudly serves as the honour guard for the revered Crown of Thorns relic at Notre Dame de Paris. Rescued from the 2019 cathedral fire, this relic, brought to France by King Louis IX in the 13th century, is displayed for public veneration every Friday. Recently, the Irish Lieutenancy had the honour of participating in the ceremonies marking the return of the Crown of Thorns to Notre Dame at the cathedral’s reopening. Chevalier Stephen Dorgan GCHS and Dame Barbara Dorgan DC*HS represented the Lieutenancy, with Ireland granted front-row seats for this nationally significant event. Watch the full ceremonies and witness the Order’s dedicated role at: Notre Dame de Paris Reopening.
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His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa celebrates Mass in St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh.
On Sunday 1 December 2024 His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, OFM, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited Scotland to preach at […]
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Commemorating the feast day of St. Willibrord, Patron Saint of Luxembourg
To commemorate the feast day of St. Willibrord, Patron Saint of Luxembourg today, 7th November, a lecture will take place […]
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The Feast of Our Lady of Palestine, the Patroness of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
October 25th is the Feast of Our Lady of Palestine, the Patroness of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre […]
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Investiture ceremonies in Brazil
A television report from Brazil briefly reports the visit of Grand Master Fernando Cardinal Filoni and Governor General Leonardo Visconti […]
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Africa and the Order of the Holy Sepulchre: a small presence that is growing
On September 14, 2024, and coinciding with its 14th anniversary, the Lieutenancy for Southern Africa welcomed 16 new Members. Magistral […]
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Investiture in Guam
The Magistral Delegation for Guam recently celebrated its Investitures in Agaña Cathedral-Basilica, which is home to the most revered icon […]
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St Killian returns to his birthplace
From Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th October 2024, the Relics of Saint Kilian and his companions Saints Kolonat and Totan […]
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