24-27.5.2012 Meeting of senior representatives of all jurisdictions of the Order of St. Lazarus from Jeruzalem on pilgrimage in Kevelaer /Germany/
MEETING OF THE HEADS OF JURISDICTION
Pilgrims from all over the world met in the Marian city of Kevelaer
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27.4.2012 Festive investitúre in Berlin on the occasion of the Grand Bailiwick of unification and Grand Priory of Germany
Berlin - On 27.April the Grandmaster inaugurated Chev. Clemens Stroetman as Baillif of the united German Jurisdiction. In January Grandprior of the Grand Priory Germany Prinz Ernst-August zur Lippe and Chev. Clemens Stroetmann signed the unification of the former Grand Priory and the Grand Bailliwick.
31.3.2012 Participation in traditional ceremonial liturgy on the occasion Lazarus Saturday in Greek Cathedral in Košice

Ceremonial investiture - Heilsbronn, Germany
September 12.-14. 2011 - German jurisdiction was held a common investiture in Germany Heilsbronne. Slovak jurisdiction was represented by Grand bailiv Chev. Ing. Zdenek Tomčík.
Ceremonial investiture - Skopje, Macedonia
September 11.-14. 2011 - Skopje investiture was held in honor of the new jurisdiction in Macedonia. Slovak jurisdiction was represented by Chancellor Chev. Norbert Török.
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DOM NA POL CESTE (Half-Way House)
Completion of 2nd stage
In November 2011 was completed reconstruction of the first floor and basement. Until now it was invested about 20 000 euros - third house is renovated.
Accelerate the introduction of the Half-Way House into the operation you can also help - cash contributions, construction work, as well as material equipment - furniture, kitchen utensils, bed clothes, ...

If you want to help - please contact us at our email address.

Medical Center Spišská Belá - August 2011
St. Lazarus was contributed the Medical center in Spišská Belá with material equipment in the amount of 12,000 euros. He gaves bioenergy wood laminate flooring.
www.klinika–kostka.com

Supporting education for young people
We are helping the St. John the Baptist high school in Trebišov with IT equipment.
- provided sponsorship contribution to the project Notebook for everyone (value in 1000, - Eur).

Lectures at the University of Veterinary Medicine Košice.
- lectures on the topic: History of Pharmacy, symbolism and the role of the Order of St. Lazarus in the management of the hospital in a historical context since 1095.
Participation in the pilgrimage
Members of the Order of meeting the spiritual link of the Order of participating in the pilgrimage in Michalovce Sečovce, Klokocov and Marianka

Exhibition of Bibles in the City Library Trebišov
Members of the Order by participating supported in a traveling exhibition of the Bible Trebisov

SOLEMN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT,
which was held May 27. - 29. 2011 in Saint Martin Cathedral on Rudnay Square in Bratislava,
in the presence of H.B. Gregory III. Lahama Catholic Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, Alexandria and Jerusalem, was historically the first international investiture Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus from Jerusalem in Slovakia.

Patronage of investiture took main representative of the Great Council GRAND PRIOR OF THE ORDER HE The Chev. Drs. Ronald Hendriks, GClrLJ, GCLJ from the Netherlands.

This event was also supported by His presence the Ambassador of the International Order of St. governments. Lazarus GRAND MAGISTRA DELEGATES for European Affairs, HE The Chev. DR. Axel Mittelstaedt, GCLJ from Germany as well as leaders of the foreign jurisdiction:

       - H.E. Chev. Ernest Finta von Haralyi - Pávai, KCLJJ, Prior of Grand priorate of Germany,

       - Austria jurisdiction HerCom Sighartstein was represented by Senator Henhapl Arnold, GCLJ-J,

       - Romania Grand Prior was represented by Chev. Paraianu Marius Stefan - Bassaraba, KCLJ-J,

      - Grand Bailiwick of Austria Chev. Strassmeier Karlheinz, KLJ-J and the Grand Prior of France was
        present Chev. Romain Bour, Grand bailliff from Boigny.

New members was received by the order within their jurisdictions:

       ► Chev. Ing. Zdenek Tomčík, KCLJ, Grand bailiff of Slovak republic,

       ► H.E. Dame countess Nyáry Éva DGCLJ, Grand Prior of Hungary,

       ► Chev. Prof. Aleš Bluma,KCLJ, Grand bailiff of Czech republic.


Solemn weekend of Slovakia Grand Bailivick started on Friday, 27.5.2011. Mayor Milan Ftáčnik Bratislava Primate's Palace has taken in His Beatitude the Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, Alexandria and Jerusalem, Gregory III. Lahama and representatives of the Slovak jurisdiction Ing. Zdenka Tomčík and Norbert Török.










The main theme of the meeting was to spread peace and tolerance in countries such as Slovakia, to areas of conflict and places to encounter different cultures and religions. An example is present mainly in the Middle East. Mayor Milan Ftáčnik appreciated in this context, the mission expressed support for the patriarch and all steps that lead to peace the Middle East region.

The festival continued Saturday Mass in the Cathedral of St. Martin, officiated by H.B. Gregory III. Archbishop Laham for cooperation. Milan Chautur and mons. Peter Rusnak.










Investiture ceremony in addition to members and guests attended the Bailiwick Slovak delegation from the Czech Republic and Hungary, as well as representatives of Austria, Romania, Germany, France and the Netherlands.































Investiture began Bailiff Grand Chev. Ing. Zdenek Tomčík, KCLJ.






Ceremony began with the promises newly recruited members of the Order.











New members was taken by Grand bailiff Chev. Ing. Zdenek Tomčík, KCLJ. Adoption confirming GRAND PRIOR OF THE ORDER HE The Chev. Drs. Ronald Hendriks, GClrLJ, GCLJ.


























Patriarch H.B. Gregory III. Laham gradually intercession for new arrivals as well as a member of the award-winning promotions and knight, and also to present guests.






GRAND PRIOR OF THE ORDER H.E. The Chev. Drs. Ronald Hendriks.

Heads of jurisdictions:


H. E. Dame countess Nyáry Éva, DGCLJ - Grand Prior of Hungary.

Chev. prof. Aleš Bluma, KCLJ - Grand bailiff of Czech republic.

Chev. Romain Bour - Grand bailliv from Boigny.

Senator Henhapl Arnold, GCLJ-J - Austrian head of jurisdiction HerCom Sighartstein.

DELEGATE for European affairs: H. E. The Chev. Dr. Axel Mittelstaedt, GCLJ.

Grand prior of Romania: Chev. Paraianu Marius Stefan - Bassaraba, KCLJ-J.


The project half-way house /see below/ above which took over sponsorship Grand bailiwick Slovakia, presented the present chaplain of the Order of Slovak jurisdiction Robert Eger.

HALF-WAY HOUSE
04/17/2011 was completed a reconstruction of the first two-room apartment with kitchen and bathroom. Contribute to reconstruction: Ing. Peter Bagi, Ing. arch. Peter Štucka, Adam Mackovjak - student of the theological faculty, Ernest Fekete, Ing. Rusnák Milan, Homza Erik, Mgr. art. Sokol Peter and JUVA SLOVAKIA company.






LAZAR's SATURDAY


04/16/2011 in Greek Catholic Cathedral in Kosice was held an Academy for the reconstruction of house St. Lazar - Halfway house.





During the ceremonial academy was presented the history of the Order of St. Lazarus in words and pictures - The presentation was presented by the spiritual father - ThBibLic. Robert Jager.




After ceremonial liturgy members of the Order of St. Lazar, Slovak Grand Bailivick were handed over decrees confirmation of their rightful membership and rank in the Order. Chev. Ing. Zdenek Tomčík, KCLJ, Grand bailiv SR handed over decrees signed by grandmasters for members of the Order.


                            Ing. Štefan Veselovský





                            Ing. Peter Odzgan








                                      Adrian Rebej


                              Kamil Červenka








                                  Mgr. Martin Kujan





                               Vladimír Horný





                             Ing. Vladimír Macášek





                              Štefan Majchrak




                                                                                Pae Dr. Maria Kopinova




                               Ceremonial Mass was officiated by Bishop Milan Chautur, CSsR eparch Kosice.




                                                         Common picture after the ceremonial academy.






Order activities in 2010
                                  Official visitation of the Slovak jurisdiction in Damask - november 2010

His Holiness, Patriarch Gregorius III. Laham, gave a blessing on the occasion of their appointment to the office of Chancellor and Grand casinos.





                                       Investment of creation a new Czech Grand Bailiwick commendam

Grand Bailiff of Slovak Bailiwick - Zdenek Tomcik, KCLJ attended the ceremonial investiture which was held on the occasion of formation of new commendam of Czech Grand Bailiwick.





           Handover of gift (children´s wooden playground) to children of special autistic centre Rubikon
                                                                                    - november 2010







                                     Handover of a material gift for hospic ZOS Košice sever - 15.11.2010

Representatives of the Order of saint Lazarus passed a gift for Košice sever hospic in the presence of the sponsor Mr. Vladimír Vágási, the Greek Catholic ecclesia deputy squire Milan Chautur and decanus of the Roman Catholic ecclesia Mons. ThLic. František Šándor. (15. November 2010)












                                                           Formal inauguration - Netherlands 13.10.2010



Chev. Ing. Zdenek Tomčík, KCLJ was placed on post Grand Bailivick for the Slovak Jurisdicion in Aamslene (Netherlands).


Chev. Norbert Török was placed on post Chancellor for the Slovak Jurisdicion in Aamslene (Netherlands).


Slovak delegation with the host and deputy of the Europen Order and GRAND REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS DEVISION H.E. The Chev. drs Ronald Hendriks, GCLJ with the members of the Order H.E. The Chev. Dr. Axel Mittelstaedt, GCLJ.



                                                        The Investiture in Budapest 1. - 3.10.2010

Members of Slovak Grand Bailiwick joined the investiture in University Church of „Virgin Mary“ in Budapest. During the investiture there was shown Saint crown and crown jewels of the establisher of Hungarian kingdom St. Stephan.



The investiture happened attended by Duchess de Brissac. On the photo with the prior of Romanian jurisdiction H.E. M.S. Parainu – Bassaraba prince of Valachia with his wife and the highest representatives of Slovak Grand Bailiwick.


Delegation of Slovak Grand Bailiwick – from the left: F.Pupak, A.Rebej, N.Torok, P.Odzgan, Z.Tomcik, O.Balaz, P.Koluch, I.Duvac.





In front of the University Church of „Virgin Mary“ in Budapest.


Saint crown and crown jewels of the establisher of Hungarian kingdom St. Stephan.


Inviters – Countess Eva Nyáry DGCLJ,DMLJ,PSLJ and Grand Prior of Hungarian jurisdiction and comander of comenda Budapest Barnabás Lipták, KCLJ with bailiff of Slovak Jurisdiction Zdenek Tomcik, KCLJ and chancellor Norbert Torok, KCLJ.


Knight Adrian Rebej with comander of comenda Budapest Barnabás Lipták, KCLJ.






                                                                 The Investiture in Germany 3. - 5.9.2010

The Investiture in Heilsbronn (Germany) joined chancellor of Slovak Grand Bailiwick Norbert Torok, KCLJ.



Chancellor Norbert Torok in the discusion with the convener of investiture H.E. Ernest Josef Finta von Haralyi, KCLJ and H.E. Chev. Dr. Axel Mittelstaedt, GCLJ.


Chancellor Norbert Torok in the discusion with the convener of investiture H.E. Ernest Josef Finta von Haralyi, KCLJ and H.E. Chev. Dr. Axel Mittelstaedt, GCLJ.



                                                                         Ecumenic meeting NAPS 2010

Members of Slovak Jurisdiction joined ecumenic meeting NAPS which was placed on 13th of May 2010 in Kosice (Slovakia) where also were present the highest officers of city Kosice and The Patriarch of Greek Catholic Church Gregorius III. Laham.








                                                              The third Charity baal in Kosice 13.2.2010



Knights of our Order joining the Holy Mass in Greek Catholic Church in Kosice before Charity Baal.


Giving symbolic cheques to mayoress of Kosice – North Mrs.Andreja Takacova and to headmistress of Rubikon (special center for autistic children) Mrs. Anna Uchnarova.















                                                            Financial support for hospitz in Kosice North

On the 27th of November 2009 we undersigned agreement about longterm cooperation with mayoress of Kosice – North. This agreement contains conditions of support between Order of St. Lazarus in Slovakia and hospitz Kosice – North.












Order activities in 2009
                                                                Joining the Investiture in Postupim 2009

Delegation of slovak jurisdiction joined the Investiture in Postupim (Germany).



On common photo – knights of slovak jurisdiction with The Patriarch Gregorius III. Laham.


Knights P. Koluch and I. Duvac and Grand Master of Order H.E. Don Carlos Gereda de Borbon.







                                   Financial support of edition of books the wooden churches in Slovakia
                                                     and video coverage of life for people in rural areas.






                    Material support of Rubikon – the center for children with autistic syndrome in Kosice.

We supported center Rubikon by performing reconstruction of some rooms and classes, and also we supported the edition of the book with autistic theme „BETWEEN RAIN DROPS“
















                                          Joining at The Investiture in Karlove Vary 2009 (Czech Republic)

Members of Slovak Jurisdiction joined the Investiture of Czech Grand Bailiwick in Karlove Vary 2009.








                                                               The 2nd Charity Baal in Kosice 7.3.2009



Members of our Jurisdiction attending the Holy Mass in Greek Catholic Church before the second Charity Baal in Kosice 7.3.2009.


The 2nd Charity Baal also joined the delegation of Hungarian Jurisdiction.





       The delegation of Hungarian Jurisdiction.


At the 2nd Charity Baal were donated symbolic cheques.



                                                                    Financial support of hospitz in Kosice

















Our jurisdiction supported the hospitz by buying special beds for old and disabled people.


Giving of symbolic cheque to mayoress of Kosice North Mrs. Andreja Takacova.



                                                            Financial and material support of REHAMENTA

                                           – Center for people with Down Syndrome in Roznava (SLOVAKIA).























Order activities in 2008
                                          Financial support for Special basic school in Bratislava 2008

Knight Norbert Torok donated Special basic school and House of social service of prof. Karol Matulaya in Bratislava.














                                                           First charity baal in Kosice (Slovakia) 14.3.2008

At the first charity ball in Kosice was donated the checque to L.Pasteur Hospital in Kosice as a symbol of material support (furniture and information technology for doctors´ offices and operation rooms).














                                                           The Investiture in Maria Pocs 2008 (Hungary)

Knights of Slovak jurisdiction joining the investiture in Maria Pocs (Hungary).












                                                                  General Chapter in Manchester 2008.

The election of Grand Master of The Order in Manchester 2008 is considered to be the first the first step to reunification of The Order all over the world.












                                                     Donation to development of Al Saher Hospital in Syria.





Basements of the hospital are created on the image of a man with open arms as a symbol of solidarity to all the people (the poor as well as the rich).





The Spiritual Protector of our Order – The Patriarch Gregorius III. LAHAM – father of the idea of Al Saher Hospital. On the left with Grand Bailiff of Slovakia Zdenek Tomcik.





Delegation of Slovak Grand Bailiwick visiting The Partriarch Gregorius III. LAHAM in Syria – giving the donation to Al Saher Hospital.







Knight Kamil Červenka and wine specially produced as the support of development of Al Saher Hospital.