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
20/10/2026
Slovakia Contributes to the Humanitarian Activities of the Order of Malta in Lebanon
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, and the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Rastislav…
16/10/2026
Grand Chancellor of Order of Malta Speaks at FAO World Food Forum Closing Ceremony
The Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo, spoke today at the closing ceremony of the World Food Forum 2026, organized by the Food…
16/10/2026
Order of Malta opens novitiate in Rome
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta, established almost 1,000 years ago with the approval of Pope Paschal II, today announced the establishment of its first novitiate since the mid-18th century….