The International Academy of the Order of St Lazarus, called Sancti Lazari Ordinis Academia Internationalis, has published Volume 7 of its academic journal called Acta Historiae Sancti Lazari Ordinis. Edited by Prof. Charles Savona-Ventura, Prof. Horatio C. R. Vella and Prof. Michael Ross, and published in English, this volume contains a varied collection of interesting papers.

The titles of these papers include Lazarite members of the Order of St John of Jerusalem by C. Savona-Ventura; Re-educating the Passions through the senses: Lessons from the writings of the Cappadocian Fathers and Medieval Mystics on caring for lepers by C. Calleja; The Theological and Rhetorical Depiction of the Poor Lazarus in John Chrysostom's De Lazaro conciones by J. Farrugia; The Order of St Lazarus in Spain by C. Savona-Ventura; Atavis et Armis: The Motto of the Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem and its Latin Origin by H.C.R. Vella; Actions and Transactions of the Lazarite and the Hospitaller Orders and the Papal Bull Cum solerti by R. Gatt; Structures, Ranks, Styles & Forms of address in the Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem by Count D'Evora; The 19th century Order of St Lazarus in Sweden by C. Savona-Ventura and Tableware items relevant to the Order of Saint Lazarus by E. Cassar.

Based in Malta, the academy is a registered non-profit, voluntary and public benefit association, governed by Maltese legislation. The association is enrolled with the Malta Business Registry [LPA-141] and the Malta Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations [VO/1969].

The objectives of the academy include the promotion of historical knowledge related to the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem established in the 11th century, and other related crusader and orders of chivalry. Historical research may relate to the hierarchy, traditions, their laws and ancient history, as well as their relations with Christian Churches.

The Academy, in collaboration with the University of Malta, is launching an online course on the History of the Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus starting in February. The course, which forms part of the University's programme for the Liberal Arts and Sciences (PLAS), aims to give an understanding of the history of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem.

Since its setting up, the Academy has organised several international conferences, including those in Malta (2015), Palermo (2017), Malta (2019), Gotha in Germany (2023) and most recently again in Malta (2024).

Soon, the Academy will be extending its membership through a call for historians, other academics and students, as well as interested members of the public.

More information may be obtained via email: [email protected] or by visiting the Academy's website: http://www.lazarus-academy.com/