The Delegation accepted the invitation of the General Secretary of the Austrian Episcopal Conference, Dr. Peter Schipka, and was cordially received at the Archbishop’s Palace. The meeting represented an important opportunity for dialogue and discussion in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cordiality.

During the meeting, the General Secretary illustrated the mission, institutional responsibilities, and activities of the Austrian Episcopal Conference, also focusing on the main pastoral themes and current positions of the Catholic Church in Austria.

The Delegation presented the charitable activities of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George in Italy and Austria, as well as the social and humanitarian initiatives currently being implemented and planned.

The meeting confirmed the shared desire to deepen the dialogue between the Church and the Order’s charitable work, promoting an ever closer collaboration at the service of people and the common good.

L'articolo AUSTRIA: The Austrian Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George Guest of the Austrian Episcopal Conference proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Vienna, April 21, 2026 – On the occasion of the feast of Saint George, the Austrian Delegation organized an evening of gathering and spiritual reflection, thus honoring the martyr Saint George, patron of our Order.

The meeting opened with introductory reflections on the work and life of Saint George by the Vice Delegate, Dr. Alexander Babinek, and later continued with the intervention of the Reverend Abbot Monsignor Patrick Schöder, who, in his homily, emphasized how the Great Martyr represents a model and a source of inspiration for the lives of the members of the Order.

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Moreover, on the same occasion, the Episcopal Vicar was informed of his nomination as Chaplain of the Austria Delegation.

Then, during a private dinner, they announced the future activities of the Delegation.

L'articolo AUSTRIA: AWARDING OF THE DIPLOMA TO THE EPISCOPAL VICAR SCHÖDER proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House, was invited on Wednesday, October 18, by His Excellence Marek Lisánsky, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Holy See, to a private luncheon at his Residence.

In attendance were H.E. Eduard Habsburg, Ambassador of Hungary to the Holy See, H.E. Francesco Di Nitto, Ambassador of Italy to the Holy See, H.E. Marcus Bergmann, Ambassador of Austria to the Holy See, and Dr. Giampaolo Grazian, Secretary General.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss various topics in depth, particularly the well-established relations between the Constantinian Order, the Holy See, and the countries represented by the Ambassadors present.

L'articolo H.R.H. the Grand Master meets H.E. Marek Lisánsky, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Holy See proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Wednesday 16th of December in Vienna, the Austria’s Vice Delegate Esq. Dr. Alexander Rudolf Babinek, on the occasion of a private visit at the headquarters of the Delegation for Austria, has handed over to Dr. Norbert Stelzer, the Appointment Diploma of Official Knight of the Royal Order of Francis I, making the most heartfelt congratulations also on behalf of the whole Delegation thus acknowledging the social commitment and the continued support to the activities of the Constantinian Order on behalf of Doctor Stelzer. The upcoming activities and a collaboration on various projects in Austria were presented during the meeting, these will be put in place by the Delegation.

During the Christmas holidays and Epiphany the Delegation’s donations, related to the project “Briciole di Salute”, continued particurarly in the Eisgarn’s Monastery, Lower Austria. The Austria’s Vice Prior Father Andreas Lango and his collaborator of the parish were present at the handover.

L'articolo THE ACTIVITIES OF THE AUSTRIAN DELEGATION ARE CONTINUING proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

On Friday, December 2nd, an investiture ceremony for distinguished Knights and Dames took place in Vienna, at the splendid Basilica “Zu den Neun Chören der Engel, Am Hof.”

The solemn celebration was presided over by His Excellency the Most Reverend Monsignor Alois Schwarz, Bishop of St. Pölten, assisted by Father Richard Hansl and Deacon Lukas Albert. The Bishop blessed the Constantinian Insignia on behalf of the Grand Prior, while the Vicar Delegate, Alexander Rudolf Babinek, Esq., PhD, alongside H.S.H. Prince Viktor Thurn und Taxis and Commander Wolfgang Breitenthaler-Breitenthal, proceeded to present the diplomas to the new Knights and Dames.

Numerous Knights and Dames received their investiture, including H.I.R.H. Archduchess Maria Camilla of Austria-Tuscany (Habsburg-Lorraine), alongside promotions and the conferral of the Royal Order of Francis I.

Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Military Authorities attended the ceremony; heartfelt gratitude was expressed to the honorary representation of the K.Ö.St.V. Kürnberg Wien and the Catholic Students’ Association.

At the end of the ceremony, a convivial reception and a gala dinner were held at the Wiener Renn-Verein Club.

L'articolo AUSTRIA: INVESTITURE CEREMONY IN VIENNA proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

The Austrian delegation continues its action and its assistance to the poor and needy of the area.

Thanks to the generosity of Knights and friends, it was possible to donate two bicycles to two young refugees from Egypt and Syria who are currently staying at the Eisgarn monastery. Both greatly appreciated this gesture.

Since September 2021, the delegation, under the leadership of Vice Prior Father Andreas Lango, has been serving refugees from Syria, Egypt, Iraq and since March also from Ukraine.

L'articolo AUSTRIA: RECENT ACTIVITIES OF THE DELEGATION proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

The Holy Mass for the living and deceased members of the Sacred Militia of the Order was celebrated in the monastery of Saint George last Sunday, at the end of April .

In light of the current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the Eisgarn Monastery, under the direction of Prior Vicar Andreas Lango, has welcomed a group of Ukrainian refugees. Since September 2021, the Order has taken care of refugees from Syria, Egypt, Iraq and since March also from Ukraine. The delegation provides bureaucratic support to refugees and organizes German courses, in order to improve the conditions of the most fragile and disadvantaged people.

L'articolo AUSTRIA: ACTIVITIES IN APRIL AND MAY proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

Wien, March 1st, 2022 – A reception, followed by a gala dinner in honor of the Royal House of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, was held at the Club Wiener Renn-Verein in Wien. The event was organized by the Vice Delegate for Austria, Esq. Alexander Rudolf Babinek, and was held in the presence of H.E. Bishop Alois Schwarz, Prior for Austria.
The Vice Delegate delivered a welcome speech that included a cordial message from H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House, unable to be present for the occasion, followed by an overview of the Order’s activities in Wien.
Many Knights, the councilors of the Delegation, guests and members of the Club closely related to the Sacred Militia, as well as friends of the Royal House attended the event.

L'articolo AUSTRIA: EVENT ON MARCH 1ST proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.

On September 2nd, in Vienna at Palazzo Pallavicini, headquarter of the Turf Club, the oldest club in Vienna, founded in 1826, during a private ceremony, H.E. Rev. Mons. Alois Schwarz, Bishop of the Diocese of St. Pölten, received the diploma of Knight Grand Cross of Ecclesiastical Grace from the hands of the Vice Delegate of Austria Lawyer Dr. Alexander Rudolf Philipp Babinek, Vice President of the club, who expressed his heartfelt congratulations also on behalf of the Comm. Delegate Consul General Dr. Wolfgang Andreas Breitenthaler and the whole delegation. In addition to the Vice Delegate, the councilors of the delegation Knight Dr. Paul Loser and Knight Dr. Georg Ludvik, along with other Knights and members of the board of directors of the club and the board director Peter Böhler, Knight of Saint Sylvester Pope were present. H.E. Rev. Mons. Alois Schwarz expressed words of gratitude for the high honor given to him, as well as satisfaction for having joined the Sacred Constantinian Militia, showing his enthusiasm in response to the indications of the Grand Prior H.E. Rev. Cardinal Renato Martino for the role and pastoral commitment that the Bishops are called to deepen for a serious journey of Christian life and charitable action at the service of all members of the Order.

L'articolo AUSTRIA: Handover of Honorary Title of Knight Grand Cross of Ecclesiastical Grace to H.E. Rev. Alois Schwarz proviene da Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio.