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Order of Malta in Britain celebrates St John Baptist, following his example of faith and courage in its humanitarian works

Every 24^th June, the feast day of St John Baptist, the Order of Malta worldwide celebrates its patron saint. In London, the tradition continues, as members of the Order in Britain joined together in a splendid Mass at the Brompton Oratory in his honour on Tuesday. At the ceremony, conducted by the Right Reverend Abbot Hugh Alan, prior of the Praemonstratensian Priory, Peckham, those receiving honours in recognition of their work to help those in need were warmly congratulated by the Order’s Grand Prior, Fra’ Max Rumney and the President of the British Association, Lady Celestria Hales.
In his homily, Abbot Alan spoke of the need, in these difficult times, to give love and help to all, to look to the little things which everyone can do, and which contribute to a greater community of love and care.