Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta
Latest Embassy News
24/02/2026
Happy Estonian Independence Day!
The Sovereign Order of Malta greatly values its relations with Estonia, grounded in our shared dedication to humanitarian service, solidarity with the vulnerable, and the promotion of peace and human dignity. Through cooperation and dialogue, we look forward to further strengthening the bonds of friendship and advancing our common commitment to serving those most in need.
22/02/2026
Two minivans of OMRO Estonia blessed by Bishop Philippe Jourdan
On Sunday, February 22, after the Holy Mass, two minibuses were blessed by Bishop of Tallinn Mons. Philippe Jourdan in the courtyard of Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral. The vehicles were donated to the Order of Malta Relief Organisation in Estonia and arrived as the gift from Malteser Hilfsdienst of the Diocese of Trier in Germany. Both minibuses are specially adapted for the transport of people with disabilities, particularly wheelchair users.
16/11/2025
Celebration of the World Day of the Poor in Estonia
Sunday, November 16, marked the World Day of the Poor. On this occasion, Pope Leo XIV also called on us to recognise those in need and to stand beside them. Order of Malta Relief Organisation in Estonia offered food assistance on both days this weekend.
International News
28/07/2026
Clarification regarding reports of the alleged death of a “diplomat of the Order of Malta” in the Russian attack on July 24 in the Kyiv region
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta clarifies that reports circulated by certain media outlets regarding the death in hospital of a Ukrainian citizen, described as a “66-year-old diplomat of the…
28/07/2026
The 12th Edition of the Summer Camp in Italy is Underway: Inclusion and Solidarity at the Heart of the Order of Malta’s Commitment
From 27th July to 1st August, the Campo Estivo in Italia – CEI (Summer Camp in Italy) returns to Magione (PG), Umbria. Launched by the Order of Malta in 2012, in…
24/07/2026
Venezuela, one month after the earthquake: over 28,000 people assisted by the Order of Malta’s humanitarian network
One month on from the devastating twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on 24 June, causing thousands of casualties and triggering one of the country’s most…