Lieutenant of the Grand Master | Sovereign Order of Malta Switzerland

Religious superior and Sovereign of the Order of Malta

The Lieutenant of the Grand Master is elected for term of one year from the Professed Knights by the Council Complete of State. According to the Constitution, as the religious Superior and Sovereign, he must fully dedicate himself to the development of the works of the Order and to set an example of living by Christian principles, to all the members of the Order. He is vested with supreme authorities.

Together with the Sovereign Council, the Lieutenant of the Grand Master issues the legislative measures not covered by the Constitution, promulgates government acts, manages Common Treasure assets, ratifies, international agreements and the summoning of the Chapter General. The States with which the Order has diplomatic relations recognise the Lieutenant of the Grand Master with the prerogatives, immunities and honours reserved for Heads of State. The Lieutenant of the Grand Master resides at the Order’s seat of government the Magistral Palace in Rome.

On the 13th of June 2022, Pope Francis named Fra’ John Dunlap Lieutenant of the Grand Master, as successor of Fra’ Marco Luzzago who had died suddenly on the 7th of June.

Mission

L’Ordre Souverain de Malte est l'une des institutions les plus anciennes de la civilisation occidentale et chrétienne. Ordre religieux et laïc de l’Eglise Catholique depuis 1113 et sujet de droit international, l’Ordre Souverain de Malte entretient des relations diplomatiques avec plus de cent Etats, ainsi qu’avec l‘Union Européenne et jouit d’un statut d’observateur permanent aux Nations Unies. Il est neutre, impartial et apolitique.

L’Ordre de Malte est aujourd’hui actif dans 120 pays, se dédiant aux personnes dans le besoin à travers des activités médicales, sociales et humanitaires. Au quotidien, son large spectre de projets sociaux fournit un soutien à ceux qui sont oubliés ou exclus par la société.

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Mission

The Sovereign Order of Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilisation.

The Sovereign Order of Malta has been a lay religious order of the Catholic Church and a subject of international law since 1113. It maintains diplomatic relations with over one hundred states and the European Union and enjoys permanent observer status at the United Nations. It is neutral, impartial and apolitical.

Today, the Order of Malta is active in 120 countries and is dedicated to helping people in need through medical, social and humanitarian activities. In everyday life, its broad spectrum of social projects provides support for people who are forgotten or excluded from society.

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Auftrag

Der Souveräne Malteserorden ist eine der ältesten Institutionen der westlichen und christlichen Zivilisation.

Der Souveräne Malteserorden ist seit 1113 ein religiöser Laienorden der katholischen Kirche und ein Subjekt des Völkerrechts. Er unterhält diplomatische Beziehungen zu über hundert Staaten sowie zur Europäischen Union und geniesst einen ständigen Beobachterstatus bei den Vereinten Nationen. Er ist neutral, unparteiisch und unpolitisch.

Der Malteserorden ist heute in 120 Ländern aktiv und widmet sich den Menschen in Not durch medizinische, soziale und humanitäre Aktivitäten. Im Alltag bietet sein breites Spektrum an sozialen Projekten Unterstützung für Menschen, die von der Gesellschaft vergessen oder ausgeschlossen sind.

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Missione

Il Sovrano Ordine di Malta è una delle più antiche istituzioni della civiltà occidentale e cristiana.

Il Sovrano Ordine di Malta è un ordine religioso laico della Chiesa cattolica e un soggetto di diritto internazionale dal 1113. Intrattiene relazioni diplomatiche con oltre cento Stati e con l'Unione Europea e gode dello status di osservatore permanente presso le Nazioni Unite. È neutrale, imparziale e apolitico.

Oggi l'Ordine di Malta è attivo in 120 Paesi e si dedica ad aiutare le persone in difficoltà attraverso attività mediche, sociali e umanitarie. Nella vita di tutti i giorni, il suo ampio spettro di progetti sociali fornisce sostegno alle persone dimenticate o escluse dalla società.

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