Welcoming new Serving Sisters and Brothers
The Prince Grand Master, His Imperial Royal Highness, Prince Sandor Habsburg-Lothringen and the Royal Royal Protector, Her Imperial Royal Highness, Princess Herta Margarete Habsburg-Lothringen hosted the gathering and welcoming ceremony for new Serving Sisters and Brothers in Hofburg, the Royal castle in Vienna. The scene for this gathering was the famous and fabulous hall, made for the Austrian Emperor as he nobles and gave awards to distinguished persons.
We shared this event with the Flame of Peace and many distinguished guests. After the hosts welcomed all guest there were a mass led by the Bishop of Vienna and translated into english by the Prince Grand Master. After the mass some of the guest from Flame of Pease were awarded for their efforts and devotion. In the end of the gathering it was time for our new 22 members from Italy, 2 members from Ukraine and 1 member Sweden to enter the stage. They were all welcomed and they all got the certificates stating the appointment as Serving Sister or Serving Brother. After applause and photos it was time for the Information Officer and Chancellor from Grand Priory Sweden, Chev. Mikael Hagansbo, COSJ to enter the stage and hand over the new Regulations Manual (Draft no.1) to the Prince Grand Master (no 1) and Aid de Camp, HE Chev. Malcolm Hitchman, BGCSJ (no 4)