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Across the world, the Order of Malta celebrates St John’s Day, anniversary of its patron saint

London, 24 June 2021

By tradition, every 24 June the Order marks the birth of St John the Baptist, its patron saint. In London this year, the celebration was especially noted, as members were able to come together at St James’s Spanish Place for a Mass officiated by Monsignor John Armitage, while observing strict covid measures. In his homily Monsignor Armitage reminded the congregation of the Order’s mission  – to serve the poor and the sick, inspired by Christian love, and that, in this service to those in need “we grow in understanding of why we do what we do.”