The Secretariat General of the Chancellery of the Royal Commission for Italy of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George has announced details of the September 2025 Constantinian Pilgrimage to Rome for the Holy Year 2025.  (These events, originally scheduled for April 2025, were postponed due to the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.)

These events are of great spiritual relevance, organized in Rome on the occasion of the Solemn Pontifical Mass in honor of Saint George the Martyr 2025, in the context of the Holy Year proclaimed by His Holiness Pope Francis. These moments constitute a unique opportunity to live an experience of faith and brotherhood, renewing the spirit and bond that unite the members of the Constantinian Order. Since places are limited, those who wish to participate are advised to register online promptly to guarantee their participation. Below is the Program of Events for September 12 and 13, 2025, the Participation Formalitiesand Further Information.  Registration information will be sent by each Royal Commission to its members.

We are confident that this extraordinary occasion will be a source of profound spiritual inspiration and renewed brotherhood for the Constantinian pilgrims of hope.

Event Schedule

Investiture Ceremony

Friday, September 12, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Magistral Basilica of the Holy Cross at Flaminio
via Guido Reni 2/D
Rome

The Investiture Ceremony with the solemn Rite for the reception of the new members of the Order and the awarding of promotions, will be presided over by the Grand Master HRH Prince Pedro of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Calabria, Count of Caserta, Head of the Royal House of the Two Sicilies, by HRH Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Noto, Knight Grand Cross of Justice, Grand Prefect and President of the Royal Deputation, and TRH Princes Juan, Pablo and Pedro of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

TRH Princes Juan, Pablo and Pedro, sons of HRH the Grand Master, will receive the Investiture in Rome, an event that underlines its importance in the context of the Constantinian Pilgrimage in the Holy Year 2025.

The solemn Investiture Ceremony – open to all Brethren, family and friends of the Order – will follow the ancient Rite with the Invocation of the Veni Creator Spiritus, the Blessing of the Constantinian mantles and insignia by His Eminence the Grand Prior, and the Imposition of the mantles by HRH the Grand Master, concluding with the singing of the Te Deum.

Charity Gala Dinner

Friday, September 12, 2025, 8:45 p.m.
Palazzo Taverna
via Monte Giordano 36
Rome

In the presence of HRH the Grand Master, of the Royal Family and HMEH the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, together with the members of the Sovereign Council of the Order of Malta.

The net proceeds from the Charity Gala Dinner will be donated, , in collaboration with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in favor of the Christian population of Gaza.

Registration for the Gala Dinner is now closed due to having reached the maximum number of participants.

Solemn Pontifical Mass in honour of St. George the Martyr

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
Rome

The Eucharistic Celebration in honour of St. George the Martyr, Patron of the Sacred Constantinian Order, represents the central and most solemn moment of the year for the Order.

Presided by the Archpriest, His Eminence Cardinal James Michael Harvey, Bailiff Grand Cross of Justice of the Constantinian Order, in the presence of HRH the Grand Master, of the Royal Family and HMEH. the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Fra’ John T. Dunlap, together with the members of the Sovereign Council.

This celebration will offer participants the opportunity to pass through the Holy Door, a gesture of profound spiritual and symbolic value in the Jubilee Year 2025.

An integral part of the International Constantinian Pilgrimage, this annual Pontifical Mass acquires a unique significance, representing an extraordinary opportunity for members and friends of the Order to renew their spiritual and institutional commitment.

Participation Formalities

Registrations are open until full capacity is reached, except for the Gala Dinner, which is now closed due to having reached the maximum number of participants.

For organizational and security reasons, individual registration is required through a new online form which will be sent to members of each Royal Commission (those who already had registered are invited to register again):

Confirmation of participation will be notified exclusively via email by the Secretariat of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.

Further Information

To learn more about the spiritual significance of the Holy Year and to learn more about the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, please consult the following articles and useful resources:

  • The Pontifical Mass in honor of St. George 2025 in Rome [HERE]
  • FAQ on the Jubilee 2025 of the Constantinian Order [HERE]

The Secretariat of the Royal Commission for Italy of the
Sacred Military Constantinian Order
of St. George
and of the
Fondazione San Giorgio Italia ETS

piazza San Calisto 16
00153 ROME

E-Mail: segreteria@smoc.it
Website of the Fondazione San Giorgio Italia ETS: www.fondazionesangiorgio.org
Website of the Royal Commission for Italy: www.ordinecostantinianoitalia.org