Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
28/03/2021
The Order of Malta’s hospital and charitable activities in the Ivory Coast
The Order of Malta has been active in the Ivory Coast for nearly fifty years. It is thanks to the Blohorn family, who settled there after the Second World War,…
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24/06/2026
Celebration of the Feast of St. John the Baptist at St. John the Baptist Hospital in Bodo
The Feast of St. John the Baptist was traditionally celebrated at St. John the Baptist Hospital on June 24. Several representatives from government ministries and diplomatic missions, as well as partner companies, attended this event, which is highly representative of the Order in Côte d’Ivoire. Following a Mass celebrated in St. Isabelle Chapel, a cocktail reception brought all the guests together with the hospital staff and its choir. A tour of the hospital facilities was then organized for the various institutions.
23/06/2026
Visit to the Moroccan Ambassador
His Excellency Othmane EL FERDAOUS, who recently arrived in the country, received His Excellency de VIVIES at the Moroccan residence in Abidjan. The Moroccan ambassador was well acquainted with the Order of Malta’s activities in Morocco and expressed his desire to support us in our efforts.
22/06/2026
Visit to Grand Britain Ambassador
His Excellency VIVIES had the opportunity to meet with his British counterpart, His Excellency John MARSHALL. He is very familiar with the Order—which he encountered while serving in Guinea and Dakar—as well as with the Order of St. John ; he is closely following the activities carried out in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly along the highway used by various oil distribution companies.
International news
18/09/2026
Grand Master awards Grand Cross of the Order pro Merito Melitensi to Polish Ambassador
The Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, received Adam Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Sovereign Military Order of…
18/09/2026
President of the Italian Red Cross visits the Grand Master
The National President of the Italian Red Cross, Rosario Maria Gianluca Valastro, was received yesterday at the Magistral Palace by the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta,…
16/09/2026
Working sessions in Rome for the Order of Malta’s Ambassadors in Africa
Strengthening the link between diplomatic activities and humanitarian action, developing new opportunities for cooperation, and identifying tools and partnerships to support the Order of Malta’s operations in Africa. These were…