The Siege of Malta Commemo rative Lunch is a formal gathering held in honour of the courage\, faith and steadfast resolve demon strated by the Knights of St John during the Great Siege of 1565.
\n \nIn that defining chapter of our history\ , the forces of the Order of Saint John\, under th e leadership of Grand Master Jean de Valette\, def ended the island of Malta against overwhelming opp osition. Their sacrifice and determination not onl y secured the island but strengthened the Christia n presence in the Mediterranean and shaped the fut ure of the Order.
\n \nThis commemorative luncheon provides M embers\, family and invited guests with an opportu nity to reflect upon this historic event\, to rene w our commitment to the ideals of Christian charit y and chivalric service\, and to enjoy fellowship in a spirit befitting the traditions of the Order.
\n \nThe function is conducted with appropriate dignity and ceremon ial observance\, including a brief historical addr ess and a toast in remembrance of those who served with honour. It stands as a reminder that the val ues demonstrated in 1565 — courage\, unity and ser vice — continue to guide our work today.
\n \nVenue: Royal Automobile Club of Australia\, 89 Macquarie Street\, Circular Quay NSW 2000
DESCRIPTION:The Siege of Malta Commemorative Lunch is a formal gathering held in honour of the courage\, faith a nd steadfast resolve demonstrated by the Knights o f St John during the Great Siege of 1565.\n \n \n \n In that defining chapter of our history\, the f orces of the Order of Saint John\, under the leade rship of Grand Master Jean de Valette\, defended t he island of Malta against overwhelming opposition . Their sacrifice and determination not only secur ed the island but strengthened the Christian prese nce in the Mediterranean and shaped the future of the Order.\n \n \n \n This commemorative luncheon provides Members\, family and invited guests with an opportunity to reflect upon this historic event \, to renew our commitment to the ideals of Christ ian charity and chivalric service\, and to enjoy f ellowship in a spirit befitting the traditions of the Order.\n \n \n \n The function is conducted wi th appropriate dignity and ceremonial observance\, including a brief historical address and a toast in remembrance of those who served with honour. It stands as a reminder that the values demonstrated in 1565 — courage\, unity and service — continue to guide our work today.\n \n \n \n Venue: Royal A utomobile Club of Australia\, 89 Macquarie Street\ , Circular Quay NSW 2000\n \n CATEGORIES:Fundraiser CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=UTC:20260919T110000 DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T153000 LOCATION:89 Macquarie Street\n Royal Automobile Club of Aus tralia\n Circular Quay\, NSW 2000\n Australia\n URL:https://ostjohn.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR