oldest of the military order, the Order of Malta, acquired its present name not long ago.Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem began to call the Maltese only after their settlement on the island of Malta.However, their stay there lasted a relatively short time, if we consider the whole story devyatisotletnyuyu Hospitaller Order - only 268 years.
Order of Malta and Russia
history of this ancient order is closely linked with the history of Russia.Especially this regard the efforts at a time when the rules of Emperor Paul I, was elected Grand Master of the Order of Malta after the date background Gompeshem.
When Emperor Paul I, the famous Sovereign Order of Malta was one of the symbols of the Russian Empire.The cross was placed on the double-headed eagle.And after the reign of Paul I often awards include the cross, resembling the Maltese.And there is a simple explanation - the Order of Malta was considered a symbol of valor warriors consecrated legendary victories Knights of Malta.
But it is also a symbol of the cross and assistance, humanitarian and medical.After all, to help all those in need we began Knights Hospital.Now that 80 countries opened many hospitals and medical centers in Malta brotherhood, charity has become their main activity.
activities of the Order of Malta
At the end of the XVII century the Order has become an independent power with its own fleet.Malta has established the world's best Maritime Academy.Many rulers sent their sons there to pass a training course.European monarchs took to his service admirals and captains Maltese Academy.
Order founded public schools and public libraries, which at that time was the largest in Europe.In the famous library of Malta there were more than 900,000 rare books and manuscripts, but Napoleon captured Malta, tried to take all, and the library with the ship sank somewhere near Egypt.
founded the Order of Malta and the most modern hospitals for the time not only on the island but also in Europe.It was here that the first treatment of the mentally ill and began to study anatomy.
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Masons historically have never taken, on the contrary, between Freemasonry and the Knights of Malta, there are some obvious contradictions that are relevant not only for Russia but for the entire world.Their essence is in a different relation to God.But while today there are associations whose members consider themselves to be both the Knights of Malta, and the Masons.
the Hospital Association has the status of a Catholic order of knights with the rights of an independent state, may enter into international treaties, coin money and issue passports.
But while the Catholic organization is not subject to the state and the Holy See.
main activity of the Knights of Malta is a charity, they are engaged in over 120 countries, including hotspots.The program included the Order of medical and humanitarian assistance, social support for the disabled and the elderly.Nationals Order today officially of the order of 13,500 people, ready to defend the faith and helping the poor.
