Sovereign
His Holiness The Pope
Lieutenancy of Malta
Guardians of the
Holy Sepulchre.
A Catholic order of chivalry under the protection of the Holy See, charged with the defence of the faith and the support of the Christian community of the Holy Land. The Maltese Lieutenancy gathers Knights, Dames, and Chaplains in prayer, service, and charitable mission.
Deus · Lo · Vult
A Letter from the Lieutenant
On the duties of quiet service.
Dear Confrères and Consœurs — the work of this Lieutenancy is carried out quietly, year upon year, by members who ask for no recognition. It is in that spirit of service that we continue to support the Christian communities of the Holy Land.
Our commitment is expressed through the schools of the Latin Patriarchate, through the scholarships granted to pupils in and around Bethlehem, and through the parishes and families who depend upon the Order’s assistance.
I thank each of you for your constancy.
Roberto Buontempo
Read the full letterRoma · Ierusalem · Melitae
Pillars of the Order.
The offices through which the Order’s ancient charge — to guard the Holy Sepulchre and the Christians of the Holy Land — is carried forward today.
Grand Master
His Eminence The Cardinal Grandmaster
Grand Prior
His Beatitude The Patriarch of Jerusalem
Lieutenant of Malta
His Excellency The Lieutenant
DISPATCHES
News from the Lieutenancy.
OVERSEAS
19 July 2025
Pilgrimage to Poland
As part of the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of our establishment as a Lieutenancy, a pilgrimage to Poland was organised, led by Ambassador Roberto Buontempo, Lieutenant for Malta. The…
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IN SERVICE OF THE HOLY LAND
Works of the Order.
Visit to a Primary School in Vittoriosa
Vittoriosa On the invitation of Chev. Stefan Azzopardi, Head of School, our Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo, accompanied by Dame Dr Gloria Montebello and Chev. Dr Jake Azzopardi, visited SMC Santu Rokku Primary School in…
Learn more →An Evening for a Noble Cause – to raise funds for the Eye Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and the Holy Family Maternity Hospital in Bethlehem.
On the 13th of December, we were privileged to attend the beautiful Christmas Concert at St. Mark's Augustinian Church in Rabat, in support of children’s hospitals in the Holy Land. This special event aimed…
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Visit at SMC Vittoriosa Primary School
As part of the Symbol Literacy project at SMC Vittoriosa Primary School, representatives from EOHSJ were invited to discuss the role of Knights and Dames in today’s society. Dame Kirby Attard Gilford, and Chev…
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Forthcoming events.
Tuesday
1 Sep
Advent Vespers & Reception at the Magisterial Seat
Valletta · 18:30 · Choir dress
Tuesday
29 Sep
Public Concert in Aid of the Holy Land
St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta · 20:00