PRO FIDE, PRO UTILITATE HOMINUM
A Tradition of Service.
A Mission Beyond Borders.
Sovereign Order of the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem – Knights of Malta – O.S.J.
The O.S.J.
Centuries of Tradition. A Commitment to Humanity.
The O.S.J. draws inspiration from the spiritual and chivalric heritage of the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, preserving the values of service, compassion, responsibility and solidarity in the contemporary world.
The Order
Our Principles
Heritage
Preserving the historical and spiritual legacy of the Hospitaller tradition.
Humanity
Supporting human dignity, solidarity and assistance to those in need.
Dialogue
Promoting understanding and cooperation among cultures and religious traditions.
Responsibility
Transforming chivalric ideals into meaningful actions for society.
Timeline
Nine Centuries of History
1048
Origins of the Hospitaller tradition in Jerusalem
1113
Papal recognition of the Hospitaller community
1530
The Order's establishment in Malta
1798
Loss of Malta and the Russian chapter
1801
Imperial protection under Alexander I
20th c.
Institutional developments associated with the O.S.J.
Today
Preservation of heritage and humanitarian values
Mission
Service Is Our Highest Calling.
Humanitarian assistance, education, cultural preservation and interfaith dialogue guide the O.S.J. in carrying the Hospitaller ideal into the present.
Our MissionHistorical Archive
History Preserved Through Documents.
Discover the historical records, institutional acts and testimonies that form part of the O.S.J.'s documentary heritage.
