About The Order of St. John
The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller (Malta) under royal charter of his late majesty King Peter II of Yugoslavia is one of the oldest orders of Chivalry in existence and has raised funds to benefit the sick and the poor of the world. The history of the Order is unique and profound. The Order is famous and revered for its countless works of mercy and charity performed unceasingly by its members since the days of its founding as a hospice for pilgrims in Jerusalem by the Blessed Gerard in 1048 AD. The international headquarters is located in Valletta, Malta.
The founders of the Order of St. John assigned their descendants the heroic task to preserve the Christian faith and to serve the sick and the poor, best summarized in the Order’s nearly 1,000 year-old motto: Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Homimum – For Faith, for Service to Humanity.
Order of St. John Today
The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller (Malta) is a vibrant worldwide community of fellowship and high purpose, dedicated to preserving the Christian faith and service to humanity. The aim of the OSJ is to bring together ladies and gentlemen who are already known for their love of humanity and who are – and will continue to be – contributors to the good of their communities. To become a member of the Order brings with it the highest honor and responsibility for carrying on the centuries-old history and traditions of the OSJ.
Today, it is a spiritual home to over 1,200 knights and dames in more than a dozen countries who are dedicated to finding the resources to serve all of humanity in the name of Christ. The organization now operates worldwide through its many local non-profit entities, each established under the laws of their respective countries.
About OSJ Commandery of Florida
The Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller of Florida, Inc. under the leadership of Commander Isabelle K. Paul, CJSJ is a non-profit, charitable, 501-(C)(3) tax-exempt organization headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The late Henrietta, Countess de Hoernle is the patroness and holder of the Order’s Grand Cross of Justice and Medal of Merit. The Florida Commandery, Americas Priory, is comprised of members who are well known for their philanthropy and charitable “Hospitaller” work. The OSJ Commandery of Florida consists of 42 members dedicated to the Order’s charitable and humanitarian objectives.
