This original blog series is for those who wish to learn more about the Order of Malta and its rich, 900-year history.
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The 50th Grand Master of the Order of Malta was a distinguished veteran of the Siege of Rhodes in 1522 AND the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Discover the heroic life of Pietro del Monte…
Jean Parisot de Valette was born to French nobility A great leader, he quickly climbed the Order’s ranks He famously saved Malta from Turkish invasion Malta’s capital city, Valletta, is […]
Four recognized Orders of St. John exist apart from the Order of Malta All four of these Orders originated from the Order of Malta They are based in Germany, the […]
Grand Master Claude de la Sengle was an accomplished dignitary He helped rebuild the Order’s navy after a hurricane in 1555 He built Fort St. Michael and renovated Forts St. […]
Grand Master Juan de Homedes y Coscón was from Spain He lost an eye during the siege of Rhodes in 1522 He commissioned the building of two great forts He […]
Building for the Sacra Infermeria in Valletta began in 1574 The infirmary was complete by the 16th century It served the sick and wounded from Malta and beyond For centuries, […]
The Order of Malta’s navy was the first navy of a chivalric order It fought in the historic Battle of Lepanto The Order’s navy consisted mainly of galley ships Every […]
The Order of Malta has three official flags and two official emblems All except one feature the white eight-pointed cross Two feature the white latin cross All are colored in […]
The Order of Malta’s global website shares even more of the Order’s remarkable history! Go check it out...
