Sunday, March 16, 2008, 11:03
The Grand Priory of
The Grand Priory of England,
The Master-General, Frà John Baron Dudley von Sydow von Hoff, invested the Reverend Canon Frà Michael StJohn-Channell ECLJ ECTS CMLJ with an Ecclesiastical Grand Cross. Frà Michael is the Canon Residentiary, Precentor and Sacrist of Winchester Cathedral and has been a member of the Confraternity for some 13 years.
The Chancellor of the Grand Priory, Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Morriss TD KCLJ KMLJ DL, then invested the Postulant, Consœur Maureen McCue, as a Member, and Consœur Judith Barnes was promoted to the rank of Officer. Two members of the Grand Priory were admitted to the Companionate of Merit with the rank of Officer, Captain Richard Sheridan CLJ RA, Commander of the Commandery of Westminster and Confrère Dankward Schickentanz OLJ, a member of the ceremonial team. The Grand Priory Marshal, Chevalier Richard Horton KLJ OMLJ was promoted to the rank of Commander of Merit.
During the Investiture Service, the Master-General called upon the assembled members and guests to stand for a moment in silent tribute to the memory of the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, whose untimely death occurred on the 7th February 2008.
The music, provided by the choir of Saint Bartholomew the Great, with organ and trumpets was, according to both members and guests, of spectacular quality and added much to the wonderful atmosphere and dignity of the occasion.
After the service 70 members and guests enjoyed a reception and luncheon at the Butcher’s Livery Hall, where a splendid meal was provided. During the afternoon the Master-General presented, on behalf of the Order, a cheque for £5350 to the
The next Investiture, to be held by this Grand Priory, will be at the Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew the Great on Saturday 27th September 2008.
A Celebration of 15 years.
The 31st Investiture will be held on Saturday September 25th 2010 in the Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew’s at Smithfield, London. The service will include the Tenebrae Choir directed by Nigel Short, with the organ and trumpeters of the Priory Church.
Members of the public are most welcome to join us in our celebration and prayers. Contact the Secretary General to ensure a place.
Saint Lazarus Ladies Adidas Women's 5km Challenge September 5th 2010
If you want to join us on a (we promise!) fun day with 15,000 women of ages, please email us asking for a form. £15 will cover entry and a £5 donation to the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association. The run finishes with a well earned lunch and glass of wine or two at a local restaurant.
Continuing the celebration of 15 years of charitable work, the Order is holding a Charity Ball, with reels and a stupendous auction of promises on the November 11th in aid of the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association. Email for details.