Ambasada Ordinului Suveran Militar de Malta

14/05/2026

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Romania, HE Roberto Musneci KM, together with his wife, Marialaura, attended the traditional Garden Party hosted by the Royal House of Romania on 10 May 2026 at Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest. This year’s celebration held particular significance, marking the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Romanian Royal House, a moment regarded as the beginning of the country’s modern constitutional and institutional development.

Dedicated to both Romania and the Republic of Moldova, the event brought together several thousand guests from across Romania and Moldova, including representatives of state institutions, the diplomatic corps, academia, civil society, and the business community.

Over the years, the Garden Party at Elisabeta Palace has become an important occasion for institutional dialogue and public engagement, reflecting values shared by the Royal House and the Sovereign Order of Malta: service, solidarity, and support for vulnerable communities. The longstanding relationship between the two institutions has been strengthened through humanitarian cooperation and continuous dialogue rooted in mutual respect and tradition. These close ties are also reflected in the conferment of the Pro Merito Melitensi decoration upon members of the Royal Family.

The Embassy’s participation in this important anniversary celebration once again underlined the enduring friendship between the Sovereign Order of Malta and the Romanian Royal House, as well as their shared commitment to promoting human dignity, social responsibility, and assistance to those most in need.

05/05/2026

From 30 April to 5 May 2026, the Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Romania, HE Roberto Musneci KM, and his wife, Maria-Laura, were honoured to take part in the Order’s 68th annual international pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, together with Members of the Romanian Association (Order of Malta Romania) and the Romanian Relief Corps (Serviciul de Ajutor Maltez în România).

This year’s pilgrimage brought together 7,600 participants, including around 1,300 malades, accompanied with care and dedication by the Members and volunteers of the Order from across the world.

The Romanian delegation, comprising 31 participants, included HE Gergely Kovács, Archbishop of Alba Iulia, and Count Tibor Kálnoky, President of the Romanian Association. The presence reflects the Order of Malta Romania’s mission of service, bringing together Members, clergy, volunteers, and guests, in a shared experience of faith and care.

03/05/2026

The Ambassador, HE Roberto Musneci KM, in Lourdes

16/04/2026

Happy Birthday to His Most Eminent Highness Fra’ John T. Dunlap!

The Order of Malta Romania extends our heartfelt congratulations to His Most Eminent Highness Fra’ John T. Dunlap, Prince and 81st Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, on the occasion of his birthday!

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08/04/2026

Today, on 8 April 2026, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Romania joins in marking International Roma Day, recognising the cultural heritage and resilience of Roma communities.

Through the humanitarian and social programmes of Serviciul de Ajutor Maltez în România (SAMR/Maltez), the Order of Malta Romania continues to stand alongside Roma families, supporting inclusion, education, and care for those most in need.

On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to dignity, solidarity, and respect for all.

05/04/2026

The Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Romania wishes you a blessed Easter.

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22/03/2026

Today, 22 March 2026, the 32nd International Hospitallers’ Conference (IHC) concluded in Cologne, Germany, having brought together more than 100 leaders of Associations and Relief Organisations from across the Order of Malta worldwide.

The Order of Malta Romania was represented by three members of the Romanian Relief Corps (Serviciul de Ajutor Maltez în România/SAMR): Mr Mihály Dénes KM, Director General of SAMR and Hospitaller of the Romanian Association; Mr Ferenc Tischler KM, Secretary General of SAMR; and Ms Anca Simu, National Social Programmes Coordinator of SAMR.

The principal theme of this year’s Conference was 'resilience', defined as the capacity to prepare for, withstand, respond to, and recover from strategic shocks and disruptions, while ensuring the continuity of services. Through this lens, participants explored the close link between spirituality and humanitarian service, the defining elements of the Order’s mission and ethos.

Discussions focused on key areas of humanitarian intervention, including Ukraine, Lebanon, and Gaza, where the Order of Malta continues to support vulnerable populations through the provision of food, clothing, and psycho-social assistance. The Order of Malta Romania itself, particularly through SAMR, remains deeply and actively engaged in supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

The Order of Malta Romania expresses its gratitude to this year's organisers, as well as to the Grand Master and the senior leadership of the Order, for a valuable and highly productive Conference. The Order of Malta Romania also expresses its gratitude to the Order of Malta Ireland, which will host the 33rd International Hospitallers’ Conference next year.

03/03/2026

➡️ On 2 March 2026, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Romania joined members of the diplomatic corps, civil authorities, and religious leaders in attending the traditional Iftar dinner hosted by the M***i of the Romanian Muslim Community, HE Murat Yusuf, marking the holy month of Ramadan.

In their addresses, the M***i, HE Yusuf; the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, HE Archbishop Giampiero Gloder; the President of the Chamber of Deputies, HE Sorin Grindeanu; the Minister for Religious Affairs, HE Ciprian Olinici; and other speakers emphasised the importance of tolerance, interethnic harmony, and interreligious dialogue.

Reflecting on the evening, the Ambassador of the Order to Romania, HE Roberto Musneci KM, stated, “The dramatic developments of the past four years, and the escalation across the Middle East and Gulf in recent days, invite reflection among all followers of the monotheistic faiths as we observe Lent, Purim, and Ramadan. It was heartening to see so many religious leaders gathered together, including our friends the M***i of the Romanian Muslim Community and the President of the Jewish Community, HE Silviu Vexler.”

The Ambassador added, “At a time of increasing polarisation, it was reassuring to hear the M***i speak in defence of Western values, the Apostolic Nuncio reaffirm respect for diversity without syncretism, and all speakers call for tolerance and genuine interreligious dialogue. It was also a pleasure to meet once again the Metropolitan Archbishop, HE Aurel Percă, and our Chief Chaplain, Father Gabriel Popa, as we prepare for Easter.”

➡️Pe 2 martie 2026, Ambasada Ordinului Suveran de Malta în România s-a alăturat membrilor corpului diplomatic, autorităților civile și liderilor religioși la tradiționala cină de Iftar găzduită de M***iul Comunității Musulmane din România, Excelența Sa Murat Yusuf, cu prilejul lunii sfinte a Ramadanului.

În discursurile lor, M***iul, ES Murat Yusuf; Decanul Corpului Diplomatic, ES Arhiepiscopul Giampiero Gloder; Președintele Camerei Deputaților, ES Sorin Grindeanu; Ministrul pentru Culte, ES Ciprian Olinici, precum și alți vorbitori au subliniat importanța toleranței, a armoniei interetnice și a dialogului interreligios.

Reflectând asupra serii, Ambasadorul Ordinului în România, ES Roberto Musneci KM, a declarat: „Evoluțiile dramatice din ultimii patru ani și escaladarea situației din Orientul Mijlociu și Golful Persic din ultimele zile invită la reflecție pe toți credincioșii religiilor monoteiste, în timp ce celebrăm Postul Mare, Purim și Ramadanul. A fost încurajator să vedem adunați atât de mulți lideri religioși, printre care prietenii noștri, M***iul Comunității Musulmane din România și Președintele Comunității Evreiești, ES Silviu Vexler.”

Ambasadorul a adăugat: „Într-o perioadă de polarizare crescândă, a fost reconfortant să-l auzim pe M***iu apărând valorile occidentale, pe Nunțiul Apostolic reafirmând respectul pentru diversitate fără sincretism, iar pe toți vorbitorii chemând la toleranță și la un dialog interreligios autentic. De asemenea, a fost o plăcere să mă reîntâlnesc cu Arhiepiscopul Mitropolitan, ES Aurel Percă, și cu Capelanul nostru șef, părintele Gabriel Popa, în timp ce ne pregătim pentru Paște.”

25/02/2026

Archbishop Jakubinyi György celebrated in Alba Iulia

Archbishop Emeritus Jakubinyi György was solemnly celebrated in the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Michael in Alba Iulia, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The event was attended by hundreds of priests, consecrated persons, and faithful from all over Transylvania, led by Catholic bishops, including the president of the Roman Catholic Bishops' Conference of Romania, His Excellency Böcskei László, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oradea, and His Excellency Aurel Percă, Roman Catholic Metropolitan and Archbishop of Bucharest. The host was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Alba Iulia, His Excellency Kovács Gergely.

The Romanian Church United with Rome, Greek Catholic, was represented by His Beatitude Claudiu Lucian Pop, Major Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of Alba Iulia and Făgăraș and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Cluj-Gherla. His Excellency Archbishop Giampiero Gloder, Apostolic Nuncio to Romania and the Republic of Moldova, delivered a message of congratulations from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

The Sovereign Order of Malta was represented by a delegation of a Dame and Knights, co-led by the hospitaller of the Romanian Association of the Order, Knight Denes Mihály KM, accompanied by the vice-president of the Cluj County Council, Vákár István KM, who is also a Member of the Sovereign Order of Malta. Two priests who are members of the Order, Father Veres Stelian, Chaplain, and Father Gabriel Popa, Chief Chaplain, also concelebrated at the event.

His Excellency Archbishop Emeritus Jakubinyi György thanked all those present at the solemn liturgy and recalled the psalms from the Old Testament dedicated to people who reach a beautiful and advanced age. From 1994 to 2019, the high-ranking cleric was Roman Catholic Archbishop of Alba Iulia and Exarch of the Armenian Catholics in Romania. From 1990 to 1994, he was Auxiliary Bishop of Alba Iulia. He is known as a refined intellectual, a powerful preacher, and a generous and courageous man.

The Ambasada Ordinului Suveran Militar de Malta and Members of the Order of Malta Romania send Archbishop Jakubinyi György their warmest wishes: Many happy and blessed years!

18/02/2026

Today, 18 February 2026, we begin Lent.

On Ash Wednesday, we receive ashes as a sign of humility and renewal. For Order of Malta Romania, this is not only a season of prayer and fasting, but a call to deepen our service to those most in need.

As we continue to turn our hearts towards God this Lent, we renew our commitment to faith lived through charity.