Splendor and Devotion: The Grand Magistry of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George

Members of the U.S. Delegation presenting antique vestments to
His Royal Highness Prince Carlo di Borbone, Duke of Castro

Among the many treasures of Rome, few places capture the quiet dignity of faith and heritage quite like the Grand Magistry of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George. While looking back through my photos from our recent trip, I realized how many moments I’d left unshared—the portraits and sculptures of kings and queens, a suit of armor bearing the Constantinian Cross, and the flags of the Order fluttering from the balcony in the cool Roman breeze as the sun began to set. The rooms themselves seem to speak of duty and continuity, of vows upheld through generations.

Founded in antiquity and later recognized by the Holy See, the Constantinian Order traces its roots to the early Christian empire and is dedicated to the defense of the faith and the glorification of the Cross. Today, its mission continues through works of charity and spiritual commitment, carried on by members devoted to the same ideals of service and fidelity.

I’m sharing a few of those images here—a glimpse into the Order’s enduring grandeur and the living tradition it represents.

~ By Giovanni di Napoli, November 1st, All Saints' Day