The International Academy of the Order of Saint Lazarus, called Sancti Lazari Ordinis Academia Internationalis, has published Volume 8 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: 'The death knell of an Order in 16th century England' by C. Savona-Ventura; 'An old map of Akko and the Knights of the Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem' by H.C.R. Vella; 'A brief history of the Grand Priory of Sweden of the Paris Obedience: A personal view' by K.H. Harrskog and J. Westdahl; and 'A financial transaction of the Order of St Lazarus in the 18th century' by C. Savona-Ventura.
Five further papers in this volume deal with: 'An early twentieth century breast insignia of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel' by E. Cassar; 'Lazarite officers in the American Revolution' by D.S. Raese; 'The Jus Patronatus commanderies of the Italian Knights Hospitallers in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries' by R. Gatt; 'Admission of minors to the Order of St Lazarus' by C. Savona-Ventura; 'Addendum to past articles' by E. Cassar;
The eighth volume, and the seven previous ones, can be purchased separately or together from here.
Based in Malta, the academy is a registered non-profit, voluntary and public benefit association [VO/1969], governed by Maltese legislation. The association is enrolled with the Malta Business Registry [LPA-141].
The objectives of the academy include the promotion of historical knowledge relating to the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint 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.
Since its setting up, the Academy organised several international conferences including Malta (2015), Palermo (2017), Malta (2019), Gotha in Germany (2023) and again in Malta (2024). The next international conference is being held at the Valletta Campus of the University of Malta between Thursday 22nd and Saturday 24th October 2026. Interested persons may conveniently register here.
In collaboration with the University of Malta, the Academy organises an online biennial course run by H.E. Prof Charles Savona-Ventura on the History of the Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus. It is hoped that the University of Malta would repeat this course in February 2027.
Persons who are interested in history are invited to join the International Academy of the Order in the correspondents category, which is open specifically for non-members of the Order. One can register here.
More information may be obtained via email: [email protected], or by visiting the Academy's website: http://www.lazarus-academy.com/