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The Priory of England and the Islands
A Warm Welcome
The Priory of England and the Islands is a part of the Order of St John, the international humanitarian charity. It is responsible for the delivery of the Order’s charitable mission in England and it oversees the semi-autonomous Commanderies in Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
The Priory’s main role is to support its well-known subsidiary – the charity St John Ambulance – in its first aid and caring work in the community.
The Order of St John today is an Order of Chivalry of the British Crown. Its care-giving mission is inspired by the medieval Knights Hospitaller, who established a hospital in Jerusalem in the 11th century to provide aid to sick pilgrims who had made the long journey to the Holy City.
Since that time the Order has developed and flourished and it is now a leading international humanitarian charity, recognised at the United Nations, with around 400,000 volunteers and staff in 40 countries.
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Latest News
New Priory Hospitaller announced
The Priory of England and the Islands of the Order of St John has selected Paul Herbage MBE CStJ for the role of Priory Hospitaller. He succeeds Surgeon Captain James Walsh KStJ RD* RNR in this role, which is a volunteer position with an initial term of three years. The Priory Hospitaller, who is … Continue reading New Priory Hospitaller announced
Congratulations to Baroness Emerton
The Priory of England and the Islands sends its heartfelt congratulations to Baroness Audrey Emerton, who has become the first recipient of a special Lifetime Achievement Award from the Royal College of Nursing. This is a very well deserved award for the Baroness. Baroness Emerton is a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of … Continue reading Congratulations to Baroness Emerton
St John’s Day 2020
Each year The Order of St John commemorates the Feast of St John the Baptist with a Service of Commemoration and Re-dedication in St Paul’s Cathedral. This year, the St John Family are invited to a very different service when we can come together virtually to acknowledge our patron Saint. If you wish to follow … Continue reading St John’s Day 2020
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Prepared by GTS (UK) Ltd: DC / DJJ
14 August 2014
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