Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
- The Order of Malta
Mission
Upholding human dignity and caring for people in need
The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilisation.
- Government
Lieutenant of the Grand Master
Fra’ John T. Dunlap
According to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and to set an example of living by Christian principles, to all the members of the Order.
- Humanitarian & Medical Works
Hospitaller mission
Humanitarian, medical & social assistance
The Order of Malta is permanently present with medical, social and humanitarian projects in most countries in the world.
- Diplomatic Activities
Humanitarian Diplomacy
Linking diplomacy with aid
The diplomatic relations which the Sovereign Order of Malta enjoys exist to facilitate its humanitarian activities.
- News
- Press & Publications
Latest Publication
Order of Malta Activity Report 2021
- History
1048 to the present day
Over 900 years of history
The birth of the Order of St. John dates back to around 1048.
