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
11/09/2026
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia meets the Grand Chancellor
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, received Tone Kajzer, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, today at…
08/09/2026
Thirty years of service to the most vulnerable: the Order of Malta’s commitment in South Africa
For three decades, the Blessed Gérard Care Centre has stood as a beacon of hope, compassion and professional care for some of the most vulnerable communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Operating in…
02/09/2026
German Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Brand visits the Magistral Palace
Today, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s Secretary General for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Giampaolo Cantini, received at the Magistral Palace Michael Brand, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of…