Christmas Mass

On Christmas Eve, the Patrona Bavariae lit up several places of worship, including the monastery church of the Brothers of Mercy – Austrian Province of the Order in Vienna. Dr Ignaz Hochholzer, our spiritual advisor since 2012, celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ with the sisters and brothers of the convent, with the nurses and […]
Thailand is getting ready

One year of intensive preparations already lies behind us. Among other things, our Grand Chancellor met with the Thai ambassador in Vienna to present the work of our order to him. Ambassador Sophida Chanavichai then met in Bangkok to make the first preparations on the ground. With the founding of the Priory of Thailand, the […]
The Tradition of St. Nicholas

In the Alpine region, Saint Nicholas traditionally comes on 6th December to praise children for their good deeds. However, Saint Nicholas does not come alone. He is accompanied by the Krampus. Krampus punishes and reprimands children for their misdeeds so that they learn from them and the Krampus does not take the children with him […]
New Dames and Knights in the UK

On 30th November, an extraordinary investiture took place in London. Our Prior Emeritus Exz. Lawrence J. Day returned once again to an old role and stood in for our Grand Prior Jeremy Bromley at the Investiture in London. The investiture is attended by old friends and new members. The Order’s leadership warmly welcomes the new […]
Together with the Soldiers with Heart for young people in need

Today, together with our dear friends from the Soldiers with Heart, we were able to hand over Advent calendars and urgently needed hygiene items to the JUNO youth shelter in Klagenfurt. The President of the Soldiers with Heart, John Patrick Platzer, Erich Suschnig, and Carmen Kuschar from JUNO were also present. The Vice President of […]
It has never been easier to do good

Our St. Stanislas Charity Honey has been available for almost a year now. By buying this honey, you are doing something good for the environment, for your health and you are supporting the charitable work of our order. And all by eating a honey bread. It can be that simple. Bees Honey Charity Our beekeeper […]
Christmas Charity in Austria

In Austria, there is a tradition of Christmas markets, also known as Christkindl markets. For the first time, a charity stand of the Priory was set up in the priories of Carinthia and Vienna. Our dames and knights offered Austrian classics such as Kaiserschmarren or Punch. Among other things, St. Stanislas charity honey was also […]
A Priory for Bavaria

Our priories provide regional, unbureaucratic and rapid assistance worldwide! Members of our European priories met at Tegernsee so that the ladies and knights in Bavaria could be there when they founded their priory. Prior Martin Hartweg and his dames and knights offered us an unforgettable weekend. Culture, values and tradition are the cornerstones of our […]