At the end of the solemn Holy Mass, the supplication for the Indulgence took place, invoking the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel through the protective prayer of Pope Leo XIII. Subsequently, Cardinal Simoni led the exorcism prayer and the blessing of salt and water for spiritual and divine protection against evil influences and for the purification of all those gathered.

In front of a parish packed with faithful and knights, the Delegate of Tuscany, Count Guido Francesco Poccianti, Noble of Livorno, read the prayer of the Constantinian Knights. This was followed by greetings and thanks from the Grand Chancellor of the Constantinian Order, H.E. Don Francesco Ruspoli, Prince of Cerveteri. Finally, the Delegate for Molise, Don Ettore d’Alessandro, Duke of Pescolanciano, present with a small representation of knights, honored the Constantinian authorities with some copies of the publication on Molise identity history written by collaborator Giuseppe Magnetta. The day concluded with a reception to celebrate Cardinal Simoni’s 70 years of priesthood.

L'articolo Tuscany: May Activities: Meeting with the Molise Delegation for the Celebration of the Madonna of Pompei proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

L'articolo TUSCANY – PAST ACTIVITIES OF THE DELEGATION IN THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2025 proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

During the ceremony, once again this year, the Constantin Order wished to award a merit medal to a female student from the 2nd class of the Regular Courses of the Academy who particularly distinguished herself, through propensity and conduct, in charitable and welfare initiatives. The award was presented by H.E. the Grand Chancellor, Prince Ruspoli.

L'articolo AWARDING OF THE MERIT MEDAL ON THE OCCASION OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR OF THE AIR FORCE TRAINING INSTITUTES proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

L'articolo TUSCANY: CHARITY ACTIVITIES 11 NOVEMBER proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Carrara (MS), 16 September 2023 – The Tuscan Delegation solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the Cathedral of Carrara.
The solemn Eucharistic concelebration was exceptionally presided over by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Ernest Simoni, concelebrant His Most Reverend Excellency Monsignor Alberto Silvani, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Volterra. The concelebration was attended by the Vice Prior of the Tuscan Delegation Father Donato Mollica, the Pastor of the Cathedral of Carrara Monsignor Raffaello Piagentini, and the Knight of Ecclesiastical Grace Father Emanuele Borserini, Parish administrator in nine parishes of the Diocese of Massa Carrara – Pontremoli.
The Delegate Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, with Knights Luciano Giorgio Giannelli, Gaetano Castello, respectively Coordinator and Secretary of the Delegation, and Angelo Ragnoni, Provincial Representative of Massa Carrara, welcomed the Grand Chancellor, His Excellency Prince Don Francesco Ruspoli, who attended the ceremony, with various civil and military authorities.
The Vice Prior Father Donato Mollica transmitted the greetings of the Prior of the Delegation H.E. Monsignor Simone Giusti, Bishop of Livorno, and those of H.E. Monsignor Gianni Ambrosio, former Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Massa Carrara – Pontremoli and Prior of the Delegation of Emilia Romagna.
During the morning, the Tuscan Delegation, led by Prince Ruspoli, accompanied His Eminence Cardinal Simoni for a visit to the marble quarries of Michelangelo, guests of the Knight Officer Franco Barattini.
On the initiative of Knight Angelo Ragnoni, the Tuscan Delegation has donated to His Eminence a valuable crucifix set in marble in memory of his visit to Carrara.
The day ended with a convivial breakfast attended by the Knights, their families, friends, and local authorities.

L'articolo Tuscany: Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

14th of May 2023 – Sanctuary of Montenero (LI). On the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Grace, Patron of Tuscany, at the end of the Holy Mass, H.E. Monsignor Simone Giusti, Bishop of Livorno and Prior of the Delegation, together with the Knights and Dames present pronounced the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary of the Tuscan Delegation. This Act of Consecration took place at the request of the Delegate, Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, and for the occasion H.E. Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino sent a message of greeting to the Prior, Monsignor Giusti, expressing his pleasure at the praiseworthy initiative and bestowing his fatherly blessing. Cardinal Martino’s message was read by the Delegate at the beginning of the Holy Mass also to inform the many faithful who filled the Shrine about the Act that was about to take place. The solemn ceremony was attended by a representation of Knights and Dames, accompanied by some family and friends from all over Tuscany. The liturgical songs were perfectly performed by the Choir of the Sanctuary “Don Fedele”, directed by Maestro Sandro Mecarelli. At the end of the liturgical ceremony the Knights and Dames met for a convivial breakfast.

L'articolo TUSCANY: CONSECRATION TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

The PRCIV – ARCI Food Solidarity Center, with headquarters in Massa and Cozzile (PT), and its President Mr Ivano Lucchesi Annezzi has made available to the Tuscan Delegation a large amount of food for children, including milk, biscuits, homogenized and fruit juices that were distributed to two parish Caritas of the Diocese of Livorno and Prato with the collaboration of the Referent of Pistoia Knight Officer Daniele Romanelli and the other provincial Referents of Livorno, Pisa and Prato, with the approach of the Easter holidays, Friday 1st of April.

Livorno – Caritas of the Parish of Saint Andrew.
The food was distributed by the Provincial Representatives of Livorno and Pisa Knights of Merit Ezio Papa and Gianni Merola; the pastor Father Corner Benchea recieved the donation.

Prato – Caritas of the Parish of Narnali.
The Provincial Representative Knight Officer of Merit Dino Greco with the Knight of Merit Giacomo Perrina and the friend of the delegation Vincenzo Pizzicaroli distributed food; the pastor Father Luca Rosati received the donation.

L'articolo DONATIONS FROM THE TUSCAN DELEGATION IN APRIL proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

The feast of Saint George Martyr was celebrated by the American Delegation with the entry of 21 new Knights and Dames. The investiture ceremony took place in the historic Dominican parish in New York, the Church “San Vincenzo Ferreri”, with the participation not only of the new Knights but also of many Knights and Dames from many other American cities. H.E. Mgr. Arthur Serratelli, Vice Prior of the Delegation and Knight Grand Cross of Ecclesiastical Grace, presided over the Solemn Pontifical, after the investiture. It was concelebrated by the other Vice Prior, Father Edmund Luciano, Knight Officer of Ecclesiastical Grace. The investiture ceremony followed, presided over by the Delegate, Grand Officer John Viola, of 3 Knights of the Royal Order of Francis I, and the promotion of a confrere to Knight Grand Cross of the same Order, with the participation of over 100 people at the town Foundation “christopher columbus”. Then, the “Dinner for San George” took place with Neapolitan musical entertainment.

The Sicilian delegation celebrated Saint George, patron saint of the Order, in Piana degli Albanesi.

In addition, Father Saverio Cento celebrated a Mass for the Solemnity of S. George at the Sanctuary of S. Francesco di Paola in Milazzo.

A group of Knights from Calabria took part in the solemn Eucharistic celebration in memory of Saint George on 23rd of April in Reggio Calabria, in the Parish of Santa Maria della Candelora.

The Noble Knights and Dames resident in Palermo gathered in prayer in the Constantinian Cathedral of the Mansion celebrating the feast of Saint George.

L'articolo CELEBRATIONS FOR SAINT GEORGE IN THE VARIOUS DELEGATIONS proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Avenza – Massa Carrara, March 18th, 2023. After the official visit of the Delegation of Tuscany, that took place on October 18th and 19th, 2022, on March 18th the Delegation hosted the Magnificent Rector of La Sapienza University in Goma, Professor Innocenzo Nyirindekwe, who was in Tuscany for institutional meetings. In collaboration with the school Zaccagni-Galilei, that kindly hosted us in one of its rooms, the Delegation organized a conference, with the title Studiare in tempo di guerra, helded by the Magnificent Rector Professor Innocenzo himself. At the end of the conference Father Modestus Ben Subwanone, Vice priest in Massa Carrara-Pontremoli diocese, explained the educational activity that he carried out in Goma the previous year with more than 3,000 young people.

Some Knights of the Delegation of Massa Carrara and Versilia participated in the conference, together with the Delegate of Tuscany Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi. In addition to some students of the school also the school principal Professor Silvia Arrighi, the Professor Marta Castagna of the Inspection Corps of the Tuscany School Office (former I.I.S. Headmaster), the Vicar General of the diocese of Massa Carrara Father Marino Navalesi, the Director of the Missionary Office Gianni Lazzarotti, the Director of the Diocesan Communications Office Father Alessandro Biancalani and the Parish Priest of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Quercioli, Father Mario Amadi, participated in the conference. To follow, in the Church of Mary Most Holy Mediatrix, two speakers celebrated the Holy Mass in honour of the victims of the Democratic Republic of Congo and for peace in that area. The event finished with a joyful lunch.

CLICK HERE to read the press release on the donations that the Delegation of Tuscany did during the first trimester of 2023.

L'articolo TUSCANY: EVENTS OF THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF 2023 proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Livorno, January 27th, 2023 – A representation of the Tuscan delegation composed of Knight Grand Officer of Merit Ezio Papa, of Knight Grand Officer of Merit Andrea Checcucci and of Knight of Merit Federico Taccini, in the presence of the Coordinator of the Tuscan delegation, Knight Grand Officer of Merit Luciano Giannelli, took part in the “Festival of the Vow” in Livorno, as a tradition. The religious ceremony started with the prayer of the Holy Rosary before the image of the Virgin, placed on the front of a building situated in a square opposite the Cathedral. At the end of the ceremony, the firefighters paid tribute to the City by framing the image of Our Lady of Montenero with a wreath. Processionally, the believers, the Civil and Military Authorities, the Priests, the religious and lastly Bishop Simone Giusti, went to the Cathedral for the solemn Eucharistic Concelebration. The Cathedral was crowded with believers; many Lay and Voluntary Associations were present along with representations from the Order of Malta, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem and the C.I.S.O.M.

Lucca, February 4th, 2023 – In the Holy Trinity Church, a representation of Knights and Dames from the delegation commemorated the Liturgical Memorial of Blessed Maria Cristina of Savoy, consort of King Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies, tied to the Lucca territory as Mary Teresa’s sister, Duchess consort of Lucca.

The solemn Eucharistic Concelebration was presidied by the Prior of the Tuscan delegation H.E. Simone Giusti, Bishop of Livorno. The concelebrants were Vice Priors Father Donato Mollica and Father Rodolfo Rossi, Priests Father Cristian Domenico Comini and Father Emanuele Borserini.
The songs that accompained the solemn liturgy were performed by the city choir, directed by Knight of Merit Maestro Silvano Pieruccini. Like every year, by courtesy of Vice Prior Father Rodolfo Rossi, an “ex capillis” relic of the Blessed was displayed on the altar for veneration.

At the end of the Mass, Monsignor Giusti gave a catechesis form the cycle of Formative Lectures “The Mission and Spirituality of the Constantinian Order of St. George in the Contemporary Age.”
Dr. Roberta Baroli, President of the Lucca Association “Convegni di Cultura Maria Cristina di Savoia”, attended the ceremony.

Livorno, 11th February, 2023 – A representation of the delegation, formed by Kinght Grand Officer of Merit Luciano Giannelli, Coordinator of the Tuscan delegation, and by Kinght Grand Officer of Merit Andrea Terreni, took part in the Religious Ceremony for the XXXI Day of the Sick in St. Joseph’s Church inside the Livorno Hospital.
H.E. Monsignor Simone Giusti, Bishop of Livorno and Prior of the delegation, celebrated with Father Stanislaus, a priest from Tanzania, and with canonical Father Placido Bevinetto, Chaplain of the above mentioned Hospital and of the delegation itself.
Numerous believers, doctors and nurses participated, as well as many Volounteer Associations, such as the AVO, Le Misericordie di Livorno, Montenero, Antignat, the Frates Associations and the CISOM.
The songs were perfomed by the Choir of the Seton Parish.

L'articolo TUSCANY: ACTIVITIES IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF 2023 proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Florence, December 7th, 2022 – At the invitation of the Air Brigadier Urbano Floreali, Commander of the Institute of Military Aeronautical Sciences, the Grand Chancellor H.E. Don Francesco, Prince Ruspoli and the Delegate of Tuscany Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi, participated in the Holy Mass. The Holy Mass in honour of Our Lady of Loreto, Patroness of the Air Force, was presided over by the Cardinal of Florence H.E.R. Giuseppe Betori, and was celebrated in the Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Florence, filled with numerous Civil and Military Authorities and the students of the Military School, accompanied by their families.

On Wednesday, December 7th, in the evocative lecture hall of the ISMA (the Italian Institute of Military Aeronautical Sciences) in Florence, 37 young students of first Course of the “Giulio Douhet” Aeronautical Military School received the court sward, the symbol of belonging to the school and to the Air Force. Grand Chancellor H.E. Don Francesco, Prince Ruspoli and the Delegate of Tuscany Count Ranieri Gastone Adorni Braccesi participated in the ceremony. During such ceremony scholarships and merit badges were awarded to the students that most distinguished themselves during the 2021/2022 accademic year.

L'articolo TUSCANY: DECEMBER 7TH EVENTS proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

8 September – Sanctuary of Montenero (LI) – At the invitation of the Prior of the Delegation, His Excellency Monsignor Simone Giusti, a group of Knights of the Tuscan Delegation took part in the annual Pilgrimage of the Diocese of Livorno to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces in Montenero for the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pilgrimage began from Piazzale Giovanni XXIII in the presence of numerous faithful, coming not only from the Diocese of Livorno but also from other Tuscan cities, who walked towards the Sanctuary praying the Holy Rosary. Many voluntary associations, the Misericordie of Livorno, CISOM and representatives of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem were present. The Eucharistic Concelebration, celebrated on the Shrine’s parvis, was presided over by H.E.R. Cardinal Ennio Antonelli, Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of Florence. Many civil and military Authorities were present, including the Prefect of Livorno Mr. Paolo D’Attilio, the Deputy Mayor of Livorno Mrs. Libera Camici, and the Provincial Commander of the Carabinieri Colonel Piercarmine Sica. After the Holy Mass, in a room of the Sanctuary the Constantinian Knights present had the opportunity to meet Cardinal Antonelli who asked for news about our Order and its activities.

10.09.2022 – Avenza (MS). At the invitation of the Parish of Maria SS. Mediatrice, a group of Knights of the Tuscan Delegation participated in the Holy Mass in memory of the Carabinieri killed in the course of their service, among whom we remember Vittorio Iacovacci, Gold Medal of Merit to the Memory of our Order. The Eucharistic Concelebration was presided over by Diocesan Bishop H.E. the Most Reverend Father Mario Vaccari in the presence of numerous faithful and Military Authorities. At the end of the Holy Mass, Monsignor Vaccari, on behalf of the Provincial Command of the Carabinieri, presented some commemorative plaques to members of the Carabinieri and the Guardia di Finanza, and to our Order.

L'articolo TUSCANY: PREVIOUS DELEGATION ACTIVITIES proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.