In celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Nostra Aetate, we are able to see the rich fruits which it has brought about and to gratefully appraise Jewish-Catholic dialogue. Among those who participated in the conference was the Argentinean Rabbi Abraham Skorka, who was first in line to greet his friend Jorge Mario Bergoglio, and who later granted us an interview. It is directly dependent on the Holy See. He arrived in the Custody of the Holy Land on October 7, 1990 and completed his postgraduate studies at the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum in Jerusalem in 1993. The exhibition arrived to Rome after touring the U.S.A., in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Nostra Aetate, the historic declaration on the relationship between the Church and non-Christian Religions. Rosemarie Wertschek, DC*HS VancouverLieutenancyDame Julie Cleary, DGCHSH.E. Such a growth would perhaps anticipate a future possibility of extending its charitable action to Christians living in other areas of the country. Lord Jesus, who has willed to call me to the Ranks of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, I humbly ask You, by the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, of Saint Joseph, Saint Peter, Saint Paul and all the Saints, to help me to remain faithful to the traditions of our Order, in practicing and defending the Catholic, . . The members of the Order, present throughout the world, wish him welcome, and join together in prayer, entrusting his new mission to Our Lady of Palestine. Principles of Conduct . It is with complete acceptance and appreciation that I welcome the decision of Pope Francis to replace me as Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. The message of both is that we should live in God's presence, relying on Him for everything, with full confidence, in the midst of even the greatest difficulties. His human and spiritual path, which is in itself a message of love, shows us how great the mercy of God is and how profound the conversion of a heart can be. The suggestions from the Consulta will be received and evaluated by a committee which will submit the new version of the Constitution to the Grand Master who, after his own review, will submit it to the Holy Father for approval. The Florence Delegation of the Order, for example, sponsored an event on October 24th entitled The Holy Land of Christians: addressing the root causes, understanding the present, thinking of the new humanism of tomorrow by means of historical paths, life experiences and plans for the future, which was attended by various experts on the topic. Click HERE for more details. The desire of Monsignor Luigi Barlassina wasto put under the maternal protection of Mary the land that saw her birth, and which at that moment, at the end of the First World War, was experiencing an extremely difficult historical period as it had been the subject of a dispute between the Ottoman Empire and Great Britain. This is the place in which our religiosity, our vision of God, and our connection with God was established. This concert of sacred songs featured internationally renowned Canadian soprano Natalie Choquette. This was followed by a conference given by H.E. Among the privileged names that Islam attributes to the Creator are Merciful and Kind (n. 23). The Congregation for the Causes of Saints, whose prefect is Cardinal Angelo Amato, is responsible for following and supporting the process that leads to the beatification of Servants of God and to the canonization of those who are Blessed. Secretariat of State; Historical Archive of the Section fot Relations with States; . EOHSJ - Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem During their meeting, as reported by an official, great satisfaction was expresed regarding the agreement reached with regard to the text for an Accord between the Parties, about certain essential aspects of the life and activities of the Catholic Church in Palestine. This year, it will be October 25. Here, everything is quiet. Hundreds of pilgrims had started it off on Tuesday 10 September, by attending a Mass celebrated in the Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina and presided over by the Most Reverend Archbishop Giuseppe de Andrea, Assessor of Honor of the Order. Solutions will be considered as part of a Commission in which the Order may participate, although it has no obligation or liability in this worthy initiative of Patriarch Twal. Professor Rebernik is willing to offer his heartfelt gratitude to the UNITALSI leaders and excellent technicians for their untiring and effective dedication in taking care of hotel accommodation of our pilgrims and of their transfer, on dozens of buses, from a place to another in Rome. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is the only lay institution of the Vatican State charged with the task of providing for the needs of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and for all the activities and initiatives which are necessary to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Particular attention to these Christians and their suffering will not be lacking over the course of The Holy Year. Twal invited dioceses around the world to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land by helping young couples to buy homes in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Monsignor De Andrea passed away on 29 June, 2016, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, and his funeral was held on the first Friday of July in St. Peters Basilica. History - Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem The folk who wear this garb are the ladies and knights of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Patriarch of Jerusalem and Grand Prior of the Order Mgr. - The Osservatore Romano on page 7 (osservatoreromano.va), - Avvenire with an article by Gianni Cardiunale (avvenire.it), - korazim.org website with a fine article by young journalist Veronica Giacometti (korazim.org), International pilgrimage to Rome for the Year of Faith By the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Search in Roman Curia. . Peace! In the Church there are also Italian and French people who, for various reasons, are linked to the figures of these two saints. This is not a religious kind of problem; it is mainly a sociological matter, even though all the extremists have their interest in creating divisions he added, just relying on his long time experience in that particular area of the world. At the very beginning of his speech he said that the Holy Father Francis presiding over the charity as the Bishop of Rome, is accompanying the works of the Consulta with his prayer. The 2019-2020 issue of the Jerusalem Cross has been published. Her own sister is a Carmelite and she too was present in Rome for the happy event.For the two sisters, it was an opportunity to see each other again for the first time in four years. This is one of the two major events that are taking place at the Order every year and is presided over by the Grand Master Cardinal Edwin F. OBrien with the participation of the Grand Prior of the Order, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal, the Lieutenant General Giuseppe Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto, the Governor General Agostino Borromeo and about thirty more members and collaborators in charge of financial management and communications. All Rights Reserved. Looking forward to the Holy Fathers meeting with pilgrims. This is a specific mandate which we have received from the Holy See, since the Order is a Pontifical institution. History Among the ancient chivalric Order, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem occupies an extraordinary position, having been chosen to guard the most sacred spot in all Christendom - the tomb of Christ in Jerusalem. Rabbi Abraham Skorka: A Year after the Historic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Pope Francis. The May 2020 issue of the Jerusalem Cross (#57) has been published. His long and broad pastoral and administrative experience in service to the Universal Church will be precious assets as he leads our Order into the future. After the first cycle of philosophical and theological studies, he obtained a Degree in Theology at the Pontifical Athenaeum Antonianum in Rome. More than a year has passed since the Gaza war and the fall of Mosul as well as five months since the Arab coalition proclaimed war in Yemen, yet there is no sign or glimmer of hope. What are the main focus areas to which you direct your aid to Christians in the Holy Land? From this primary spiritual commitment comes the second goal which is to assist Christians in the Holy Land. In what way is the Christian Community in the Holy Land evolving? Israel was the first to receive this revelation which continues in history as the source of an inexhaustible richness meant to be shared with all mankind. Click HERE to read Msgr. The Sepulchre of Christ is the great symbol of this special association of the Christian faithful . They are the International Pilgrimage to Rome of 3 thousand Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre to Rome, 10 15 September, on the occasion of the Year of Faith; and the concurrent meeting of the Consulta of the Order, to be held on the Pilgrimages first three days (10-12 September), to revise the Orders Constitution. The Order originates from the time of the First Crusade in 1099, when Godfrey de Bouillon reclaimed Jerusalem and the Holy Lands from the Turks and established a guard of honor to protect one of the regions most sacred sites the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Click HERE to open or download the PDF file. In his homily at the beatification, October 26, 1980, the Pope said of him that for the sake of Mary, he became a writer, an apostle of the Gospel, a speaker of the Rosary, founder of the famous sanctuary in spite of the enormous difficulties; for love of Mary he created charities, he became a beggar for the children of the poor, he turned Pompeii into a living citadel of human and Christian goodness; for love of Mary, he endured tribulations and slander in silence, he underwent a long Gethsemane, trusting in Providence, ever obedient to the Pope and the Church. From a canonical point of view, the Order is a public association of the Faithful. The meeting was recorded and you can watch by clicking the PLAY button in thevideo player below. Ranks of Knighthood . Let us pray for the visit of Francis to the Holy Land. Click the bottom right corner to get a full screen view. The grant to the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem of the church and monastery of Sant'Onofrio on the Janiculum Hill is linked to some of the most important organisational changes that have taken place within our sodality. Here you can find an extract of that article. Sami El-Yousef, CEO of the Latin Patriarchate, sent the following update as the Holy Land prepares to celebrate Easter. We thank Sami for all his work and continue to offer our prayers and financial support to the peoples in the Latin Patriachate. There will be approximately 3,000 participants, led by the Orders Grand Master, the American Cardinal Edwin Frederick O'Brien, former Archbishop of Baltimore. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem has always benefited from the protection of the Popes who, over the centuries, have reorganized it, augmenting and enriching its privileges. The delegation led by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Fouad Twal, included Melkite and Maronite Christians who were not only from the Patriarchates territory, but also from Lebanon, the Gulf countries and other parts of the Middle East. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is one of the oldest and most historic Chivalric Orders of the Roman Catholic Church. The videos discuss each item of regalia and illustrate how it is to be displayed according to rank. It was the Patriarch Luigi Barlassina (1920-1947), on the occasion of the solemn entrance into the Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre on 15 July 1920, and the consecration of the diocese to Mary, who invoked the title of "Queen of Palestine for the first time. On this occasion 36 Knights and Dames were invested. The Prefecture of the Papal Household communicates that for the canonisation of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II on Sunday 27 April 2014, participation is open to all those able to find space in St. Peter's Square, Piazza Pio XII and Via della Conciliazione, without any need for tickets. Moved by the desire to devote themselves to the service of the land, where her Son Jesus was born, lived and worked for our redemption, the Knights and Dames of the Order are placed under the protective mantle of His and our Holy Mother. Click HERE to read his reflection. was born in Cologno al Serio, in the diocese and province of Bergamo, on April 21, 1965. EOHSJ Administrative Operating Procedures March 2012 pages 13-14, History of the Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy, Archdioceses & Dioceses of the Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy, It has been at least five years from the date of investiture or from the date of their last promotion, The member has attended the last five Investiture meetings or has been excused for grave reason, The member has attended the majority of section events over the last five years, The member has made annual charitable contributions to the Order each of the last five years, The member is an active and contributing member of the Catholic Church, supportive of his parish and diocese. . The feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Palestine, Patron of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, has been celebrated this year, as usual, on the month of October with a reception held at the halls of the Grand Magisterium, Della Rovere Palace, near St. Peters Square. The Holy Land Commission of the Grand Magisterium regularly visits project sites of the Latin Patriarchate in Palestine, Israel and Jordan to evaluate the viability for project proposals. We brought to mind those couples that are separated or in crisis. He stressed the importance for the Order to be spiritually demanding in the choice, appointment and continuing formation of its members, and to be open to introduce younger people and families into the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, so to give rise to new energies on behalf of the Holy Land and to a deeper commitment on behalf of the local Churches. Permanent Deacons are invested in the rank of knight and there is no provision for promotion beyond that rank; however, instead of promotion, particular merits earned by members of the Order can be recognized by granting them the special distinction of the Palm of Jerusalem, in one of the three classes provided under the Constitution. In his introduction, the Grand Master stressed the need for an intensification of the spiritual life of the Knights and Dames, encouraging the Grand Priors to assume fully their roles in the Lieutenancies in this respect. Giuseppe De Andrea. Photographs of the three days PILGRIMAGE (September 13 to15) are available on the photography service of LOsservatore Romano: www.photovat.com, http://www.photovat.com/PHOTOVAT/FRANCESCO/ 2013/SETTEMBRE%202013/13092013_ORDSANTOSEPOLCRO/index.html, http://www.photovat.com/PHOTOVAT/FRANCESCO/ 2013/SETTEMBRE%202013/13092013_SANTOSEPOLCROII/index.html. He who eats of this bread will never die and also his tomb will remain empty forever, because the Risen Lord promised: "I will raise him up on the last day. The purpose of the Order, which is of medieval origin but was reconstituted by Pope Pius IX in 1847, is the growth of the spiritual life of its members and support for the Catholic Church in the Holy Land in the broader sense of the phrase, which includes Cyprus, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Jordan. The official annual magazine of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre is available online. The exhibit is open free of charge from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM (Wednesdays from 1 PM to 6 PM). Members of the Order pray for Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Then, there is also a wider testimony of brotherhood and universal values which we give in the Holy Land. All Rights Reserved.Please report any problems you encounter here to the Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, in charge of the organization of the Year of Faith, underlined that Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre were among the first who joined and supported the Year of Faith. The main question was this: what can we do in order to promote peace in the Middle East, and specifically in the Holy Land? the governance and administrative structures of the University. Subsequently for five years he worked for the Vatican as the Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Fouad Twal gladly accepted the initiative of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, that established an ad hoc Commission, in order to assure the optimum development of the American University of Madaba-Jordan and its full contribution to society in the coming years. The Grand Master mentioned Blessed Pope John Paul II who considered the Pontifical Order as an Honor Guard for the Holy Sepulchre of the Lord, exhorting all the pilgrims after these three days lived under the sign of conversionto witness to the whole world that this tomb is empty because Jesus Christ is living in our hearts and in our works of love for all, especially on behalf of those who live in the Land where He walked.. De Andrea in the years when he served as Assessor of the Order (2008-2013), a position which he carried out with special dedication from 2011-2012, the period of time between the resignation of the Grand Master Cardinal Foley and the moment his successor, Cardinal Edwin OBrien, took possession of his position. On 15 August 1948, Pius XII issued a motu proprio establishing that the Order . This article, published by the National Catholic Register, provides an over view of the agreement. I was deeply moved on receiving this news. Would you like to share with us why you chose to join him on that trip, and why it was important? The pope is the sovereign of the order. He was appointed Governor General, succeeding Prof. Agostino Borromeo in June 2017. We thank Pope Francis for having established a Year of Mercy in order to preach mercy to the whole world, inviting all urgently to conversion and reconciliation at all levels: individual, family, national and international. George joined the Order in 1982 and was appointed Vice Governor General in 2002. "The Lord's land is one of holy tombs and of bread, bread of eternal life. For further details the interviewis available in French. To be eligible for promotion to Grand Cross, a member must have made an eligible (see below) Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (members who have received the Pilgrim Shell should notify the Lieutenancy office). Am I capable of sowing in my family, in my workplace and in my community, the seed of that unity which He has bestowed upon us by giving us a share in the life of the Trinity?. Father Peter leads us on The Way of the Cross, stopping to pray at each of the stations marked in stone on the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem, the same path that Jesus walked, carrying his cross on the way to the crucifixion on Golgotha. It is also regularly conferred on Knights of the Holy Sepulchre who have achieved additional good services on behalf of the Order and the aforementioned Works. Order of the Holy Sepulchre : The Equestrian Order | Templar Cross With their pilgrimage, then, the members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem fulfilled a traditional act of pietya visit to the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paulin the context of the Year of Faith. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (In Latin: Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani) is one of the original few and most ancient chivalric Orders of Knighthood of the Holy See.Born out of the just cause of Christians in the Middle Ages who took up arms in defense of their persecuted brethren; we trace our historically documented lineage . (click link in Red), Patriarchs and Heads of Jerusalem Churches concerned about Al-Aqsa Mosque worshippers and Sheikh Jarrah families, Sami also offered the following reflection, titled, Reflections and Updates from the Holy Land A Miracle is Needed, A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (April 2021, No 61) has been published and can be read by clicking HERE. Visit the Congregations website to find more information: www.causesanti.va. Our Grand Master, His Eminence Cardinal Fernando Filoni, offers us an Easter Reflection focusing on our special relationship supporting the places and peoples of the Holy Land. On the occasion of the canonization of Blessed Marie-Alphonsine and Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified, which will take place on May 17, His Beatitude Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, wrote a pastoral letter to all the faithful in the diocese and the entire world that you may read in its integral version on the website of the Latin Patriarchate. So, I would say that their great message is that holiness is accessible to all, holiness as a loving and intimate relationship with God. The first goal for anyone who wishes to become a member is the wish to develop ones own spiritual life. Photographs of the works of the CONSULTA (September 10 to12) are available for order on www.carlamorselli.com (password: consulta). In all Lieutenancies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Palestine is, in fact, celebrated with joy around 25 October the exact date of the liturgical memorial. The Grand Magisterium of the Order. January Live Stream Event - Update on the Order, December Live Stream Event - Preparing for Christmas, November Live Stream Event - Holy Land Update, Update from the Holy Land - June 2021 - Sami El-Yousef, A new edition of the Jerusalem Cross (April 2021, No 61) has been published and can be read by clicking.