In the month of April, the Molise Delegation, coordinated by the Secretary, Lieutenant Giuseppe D’Amico, took part with a group of knights in the traditional Good Friday procession “Teco Vorrei,” which gathers numerous devotees in prayer as they walk through the streets of the regional capital in a particularly evocative atmosphere.

Subsequently, the Delegation participated in the celebrations of Saint George Martyr, Patron Saint of Campobasso, in the presence of the Bishop and various local authorities. On this occasion, greetings were conveyed from H.R.H. Prince Carlo of Bourbon Two-Sicilies and from our Delegate, the Duke d’Alessandro di Pescolanciano.

The Constantinian Knights also escorted the statue of the Saint during the customary procession of the city.

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Friday, December 8th 2023, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M., Augusta Patroness of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the H. Mass of the Delegation of Abruzzo was celebrated at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua of Knights of Nardis in L’ Aquila.
The Delegate Francesco Saverio dei Baroni de Nardis, Patrizio di Aquila, and Vice Prior Bruno Lima were present. At the end of the celebration, the Knights and the Dames gathered took part in a reception for the exchange of Christmas greetings.

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On Saturday, November 11, the Delegation of Molise was invited to participate in the ceremony of oath of the students Carabinieri of the 142° training course at the school Allievi Carabinieri in Campobasso. The Delegate Duke Ettore d’Alessandro di Pescolanciano, assisted by Knight Comm. Giuseppe D’Amico, brought the greetings of H.R.H. the Grand Master, wishing a good job to the many students present, with the hope of being able to reward with a Constantinian honor the next most deserving students. The group of Delegates, with Father Giuseppe Graziano, was so entertained for due thanks with the Commander Legion Allievi Carabinieri, General Division Carlo Cerrina, General Giuseppe Crisà, the Commander Carabinieri school of Campobasso, Col. Bruno Capece and the Provincial Commander, Colonel Luigi Dellegrazie. Formal greetings on behalf of the Order have reached the President of the Molise Region, Dr. Francesco Roberti, and the President of the Regional Council of Molise, Dr.Quintino V.Pallante, and the Senator of the Republic Dr. Costanzo Della Porta, that were all present at the event along with other local authorities. After the military ceremony, the Delegate Duke d’Alessandro was able to visit the new administrative headquarters of the Delegation of Molise, at the “Government Palace” in Piazza Pepe, managed by Comm. D’Amico.

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The tournament of sword and foil was held at the ducal castle of Alessandro in Pescolanciano (IS), which saw, in addition to the patronage of CONI and the Municipality of Pescolanciano, also that of the Constantinian Order. On the occasion of the three hundred years since the publication of the equestrian and sword treatise of Duke Giuseppe d’Alessandro, the Delegate Duke Ettore d’Alessandro, with his family members, supported the sporting initiative, ensuring the presence of a group of Molise Knights in mantle when the young fencers received the sacred blessing from the local parish priest, Father Francesco Corazzari, in the chapel of the manor. Father Francesco, assisted by Prof. Giulio de Jorio, informed the numerous public present about the reorganized SMOC Delegation for Molise, giving another blessing. At the end of the tournament the young winners among the many schools of fencing participants were awarded in the presence of the master Filippo Romagnoli (coach of the national foil) and master Mimmo Di Paola.
The combination of spirituality, sport and chivalrous traditions was well received by those present at the event and by the local press and television.

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The aforementioned Delegates may be contacted respectively at the institutional email addresses delegato.molise@ordine-costantiniano.it e delegato.molise@ordine-costantiniano.it

H.R.H. the Duke of Castro would also like to thank Prof. Lawyer Franco Ciufo for his precious commitment in the last six years as Delegate.

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On sunday, July 16 2023, the Delegation of Abruzzo and Molise met in the noble and Bourbon city of Venafro, ancient Land of Molise, to celebrate the beginning of the summer and the holiday period. This year the Feast had a great significance for the investiture of new confreres. Numerous Knights and Dames with their families and military and civil authorities of the regions of Abruzzo and Molise intervened. The new Knights, before receiving the investiture, gathered in prayer retreat for the “Vigil of Arms”, according to the ancient rite of chivalry, assisted and guided by the Chaplain, Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Don Mauro Colarusso and the Delegate. The Knights, the Dames, all in cloak, and the aspirants, in procession, entered the Church of San Nicandro preceded by the Labaro of the Delegation and the Cross, welcomed on the churchyard by the Delegate and the Celebrant and together they went to the altar for the evocative and emotional ceremony of Investiture followed by the Solemn Mass.  The music that accompanied the liturgical celebration was particular, performed by the Schola Cantorum of the “Costantiniana Chapel” of the Delegation of Abruzzo and Molise, coordinated by the Master organist Marciano Oliva. Lunch followed with the toast of good wishes for an excellent summer and with the communication of the next Spiritual Retreat to be held in the Sanctuary of Castelpetroso on September 14, 15 and 16.

The next 2023 Spiritual Retreat of the Abruzzo and Molise delegation will be held at the Sanctuary of Maria SS. Addolorata of Castelpetroso on September 14,15 and 16. HERE you can consult the schedule of commitments and the titles of the reports that will be treated.

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Tagliacozzo (AQ), 16 April 2023 – The Easter Precept of the Knights and Dames of the delegation of Abruzzo and Molise was held on the day of the Municipal festivity of the city of Tagliacozzo.
The celebrations were attended by many of our confreres accompanied by the Delegate and by Father Ennio Grossi, Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace of the Diocese of Avezzano, and numerous inhabitants of the district of Marsica present for the procession of the Holy Face.
Authorities of the Marsican area participated, represented by their Mayors. They were received with the honors by the Mayor of Tagliacozzo, city awarded with the Constantinian Gold Medal, our Knight Vincenzo Giovagnorio.
The delegations of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre also participated, with the Principal Dr. Gregorio Santino, and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, with the Delegate Dr. Fabrizio Venturini who paraded with our delegation in the procession along the streets of the town. The Holy Mass was presided by Reverend Cardinal Enrico Feroci, concelebrated by our brother Father Ennio Grossi together with many priests of the Diocese of Avezzano and the towns of Marsica.

L'articolo ABRUZZO AND MOLISE: Feast of the Holy Face and Easter Precept of the Delegation of Abruzzo and Molise proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

After the Holy Mass, presided by the Bishop of Avezzano, H.E. Mons. Giovanni Massaro, and concelebrated by the parish priests of the Marsicano district, all participants paraded in procession through the streets of the town. The Bishop of Avezzano gave the blessing with the effigy of the Holy Face in Piazza dell’Obelisco.

The festival of the Holy Face represents an exceptional event for the Marsicano district that has been handed down for centuries. For this occasion many citizens of Tagliacozzo and the towns of Marsica, that emigrated to many parts of the world, return to their homeland to remember their deep attachment to the places where their roots are located. H.E. the Bishop greeted the Knights and Dames present of the three prestigious Equestrian Orders, Constantinian, Malta and Holy Sepulchre, by participating in a beautiful group photo. The three delegations have always been very close and united in the rescue activities towards the weakest and the choral participation in this event shows how strong the bond is.

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L'articolo Press Review: Newsletter Delegation Abruzzi and Molise – January 2022 proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

The Delegation of Abruzzi and Molise, close to the Christmas holidays, organised an intense weekend of ceremonies with the participation and precious patronage of the National Italian Association of the Knights of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George (ANCCI).

On Saturday 4 December, the ceremonies started with the presentation of the book: “LA LITURGIA È ANCORA SACRA?“, with the participation of the author, Knight Angelo Pellicioli. In addition, the volume “PATRIS CORDE –Atti del Ritiro Spirituale e Storico – Castelpetroso 2021” was presented. The Delegation wrote it and it contains the work carried out by the speakers during the important Retreat in Castelpetroso in September 2021.

The candidates to the investiture retired in prayer with Chaplain Father Mauro Colarusso and Liturgical Master Dr. Angelo Pellicioli, in memory of the traditional promise of the ancient Knights in order to be prepared for the important engagement of the following day.

At 8.30 p.m., the Gran Gala began in the ballroom of the Grande Albergo Dora in Venafro-Pozzilli in the presence of the Delegate for Abruzzi and Molise, Franco Ciufo, civil and military personalities and many Knights and Dames with their families. They all wore formal dresses. On Sunday 5 December, the investiture ceremony of the new Knights who joined the Delegation was held, followed by the celebration of the Solemn Holy Mass, presided over by H.E. The Most Reverend Bishop of Isernia-Venafro, Mons. Camillo Cibotti, concelebrated by The Most Reverend Father Mauro Colarusso, Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace, in the presence of the Delegate for Abruzzi and Molise, Prof. Lawyer Franco Ciufo, and the Delegate of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem for Molise, Prof. Lawyer Giuseppe Reale. The religious ceremony was accompanied by the Choir of the Constantinian Chapel in Venafro, conducted by Maestro Marciano Oliva. During the Mass, Father Salvatore Rinandi, Canon of the Cathedral and head of the ‘Il Girasole’ Association, received some vouchers to buy fresh meat for the poorest people.

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Dear Brothers, Sisters and friends,

the Delegation of Abruzzi and Molise is gathering, together with families and friends, for a series of events that will take place over the weekend of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December 2021 in Venafro (IS). It will be an opportunity to exchange Christmas and end-of-year greetings in the presence of the Dignitaries of the Order.

I am sending this message and indicating the programme well in advance in order to enable all of you to plan and organise your participation. (You will receive the final calendar of events later).

On Saturday 4 December at 4.30 p.m., in the conference hall of the Hotel Dora, in Via S.S. 85 Venafrana Km. 24,600 – Pozzili (IS): a historical conference will be held with the presentation of books and exhibition of works by our Brothers and Sisters. The topic will be communicated in the final programme.

At 8.30 p.m. the Grand Gala 2021 in the Salone delle Feste of the Hotel Dora in Pozzilli-Venafro will start.

Tailcoats are required for gentlemen and evening dress for ladies, with decorations; dinner jackets are allowed, with only miniature decorations or the Order’s decoration (military personnel in Grand Gala with bow tie and decorations).

On Sunday 5 December at 10.30 a.m., a solemn Holy Mass will be celebrated, presided over by H.E. the Bishop and concelebrated by our brother priests, with the Investiture of new Knights and Dames, promotions and awarding of Medals of Merit, in the Co-Cathedral of Venafro dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption in Via Duomo in Venafro (IS).

For the occasion, the Hotel Dora has proposed a very advantageous special agreement.

In view of the expected large influx, it is vital to send the reservation with the number of accompanying persons as soon as possible and, in any case, no later than 15 November by replying exclusively to this e-mail (ordinecostantinianoabruzzomolise@yahoo.com).

As regards hotel reservations (overnight stay and breakfast), you may contact the hotel management directly, 0865.908006, pointing out that you belong to the Delegation of the Constantinian Order (for the special agreement).

Prof. Esq. Franco Ciufo

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The Delegation of Abruzzo and Molise organized the spiritual retreat for the Knights and aspiring candidates of the Order, as every year. The spiritual exercises were held at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows of Castelpetroso (IS) on September 9, 10 and 11. The theme of the 2021 Spiritual Retreat was inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation of His Holiness Pope Francis, “Patris Corde”, who, on the occasion of the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the universal Church, declared the year 2021 a special year dedicated to the figure of the adoptive father of Jesus, until 8 December 2021. The day of Friday September 9 ended with a wonderful concert in the Cathedral, coordinated by Master Marciano Oliva, organist and composer, and composed by the masters: Angelo Scungio, clarinet, Nicandro Rodi, trumpet, Angela Cicerone, soprano, Gian Piero Frattaruolo, tenor. The ensemble has performed pieces by J.G. Walther, G. Donizzetti, C. Frank, E. Morricone, G.P. Telemann, J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart. The concert, which began with the song “Laudate Dominum in Sanctis”, by Master Marciano Oliva, was the prologue of the musical path of the evening as a support to an intense and fruitful journey of reflection and meditation on the theme of our Spiritual Retreat “Patris Corde”. The spiritual exercises ended on Saturday September 11 with the celebration of the Solemn Mass in honor of the Feast of the Name of Mary and the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, concelebrated in the suggestive Shrine. All those present went in procession to the Grotto of the Apparitions, after the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration, through a difficult and tiring mountain path, pausing in prayer at the Aedicules representing the seven Sorrows of Our Lady in witnessing the sufferings of her beloved Son.

On 14th of September, the Knights and Dames of the delegation of Abruzzo and Molise, together with many faithful that rushed for the occasion, gathered in the small mountain church in Spigno, dedicated to the Holy Cross, to celebrate the important feast of the Holy Cross.

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