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All over the world, the Order of Malta celebrates the day of their patron saint, John the Baptist
For the British Association of the Order, members, volunteers and friends gathered in London
London, 24 June 2016
A special Mass of celebration in the Brompton Oratory saw over 500 members, their families and friends of the British Association of the Order of Malta link with their Order family members all over the world in observing the feast day of their patron, St John Baptist, and reviewing their works for the those in need over the past year.
St John’s Day celebrations 2016, Brompton Oratory, London
In Britain, projects to help those in need continue to grow. 3000 meals were provided for homeless guests in one of the Order’s London soup kitchens; with the same services running in Oxford and Colchester. New projects include a breakfast drop-in club in the centre of London and an offenders rehabilitation support service.
Photoes: George Ramsay
Lowering the banners, St John’s Day, Brompton Oratory, London
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The mission of the Order of Malta is inspired by its tradition of ‘Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum', to assist the poor and the sick, and bear witness to the Christian faith.

The Sovereign Order of Malta is a sovereign subject of international law. The Order - which is based in Rome, in via Condotti - has its own Government, an independent magistracy, and bilateral diplomatic relations with 110 countries.

The Order of St John of Jerusalem is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilisation. Present in Palestine in around 1048, it is a lay religious Order, traditionally of military, chivalrous, noble nature.