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PRO FIDE, PRO UTILITATE HOMINUM

A Tradition of Service.
A Mission Beyond Borders.

Sovereign Order of the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem – Knights of Malta – O.S.J.

Centuries of Legacy

The O.S.J.

Centuries of Tradition. A Commitment to Humanity.

The O.S.J. draws inspiration from the spiritual and chivalric heritage of the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, preserving the values of service, compassion, responsibility and solidarity in the contemporary world.

The Order
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Our Principles

Heritage

Preserving the historical and spiritual legacy of the Hospitaller tradition.

Humanity

Supporting human dignity, solidarity and assistance to those in need.

Dialogue

Promoting understanding and cooperation among cultures and religious traditions.

Responsibility

Transforming chivalric ideals into meaningful actions for society.

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Our Commitment to Nature

Protecting Humanity. Preserving Nature.

Our commitment to life extends beyond humanity — to the forests, ecosystems, and natural world that sustain us all.

At the Knights of Malta, we believe that protecting human dignity also means protecting the world in which future generations will live.

Our humanitarian mission embraces not only people in need, but also the environment, biodiversity, and the preservation of our planet.

Together with NoBank, we support global reforestation initiatives through Treedom, contributing to the planting of trees, the restoration of natural ecosystems, and the development of local communities.

Every tree represents a commitment to life, hope, and a more sustainable future.

Together for Humanity. Together for Nature. Together for the Future.

Explore Our Reforestation Initiative

Discover where trees are being planted and how reforestation supports communities around the world.

KNIGHTS OF MALTA × NOBANK × TREEDOM

United by a shared commitment to people, communities, and our planet.

Timeline

Nine Centuries of History

Shared Hospitaller historyO.S.J. institutional history

  1. 1048

    Origins of the Hospitaller tradition in Jerusalem

  2. 1113

    Papal recognition of the Hospitaller community

  3. 1530

    The Order's establishment in Malta

  4. 1798

    Loss of Malta and the Russian chapter

  5. 1801

    Imperial protection under Alexander I

  6. 20th c.

    Institutional developments associated with the O.S.J.

  7. Today

    Preservation of heritage and humanitarian values

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Mission

Service Is Our Highest Calling.

Humanitarian assistance, education, cultural preservation and interfaith dialogue guide the O.S.J. in carrying the Hospitaller ideal into the present.

Our Mission

Historical Archive

History Preserved Through Documents.

Discover the historical records, institutional acts and testimonies that form part of the O.S.J.'s documentary heritage.

Under construction

The digital archive is being catalogued and verified. Documents will be published here once this work is complete.