Obstacles for innovation in Austria
On 15 February 2024, Knight of the Order Assoc. Prof. Dr. Christoph Steininger gave an exciting lecture on the topic “The obstacles for innovation in Austria and how to avoid them”.
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New Year's reception in Jois
On 31 January 2024, the Commandery Burgenland hosted a New Year’s reception at the Leo Hillinger winery.
No pseudo dialogue
On 25 January 2024, the Order of St. George hosted an “Interreligious Dialogue” at the Mozarteum Foundation’s Villa Vicina in Salzburg.
Meeting in the Silesian town of Opava
Opava (Troppau), the long-standing capital of Austrian Silesia, hosted the Commandery Tschechien of the Order of St. George for the first time on 19 and 20 January 2024.
Visit to Palais Coburg
A visit to Palais Coburg on 13 January 2024, initiated by the Dames of the Order of St. George, was very well appreciated.
Speech on the future of Europe 2024
On 11 January 2024, our Grand Master once again held the traditional major SPEECH ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE, during which he also addressed the new general theme of “COURAGE FOR RESPONSIBILITY”.
Funeral ceremonies and requiem masses for Honorary Knight Hugo Graf von Mensdorff-Pouilly
On 9 January 2024, several Knights of the Order of St. George took part in the funeral mass for the Honorary Knight Hugo Graf von Mensdorff-Pouilly, who died on 21 November 2023.
750 years of the (ruling) House of Habsburg
The focus of the 2023 end-of-year event, which took place on 7 December, was on the history, heritage and legacy of the archducal house on the one hand, and its tasks, challenges and opportunities in the present and future on the other.
Christmas initiative for the Mother and Child House "Luise"
On 14 December 2023, the homemade biscuits, sweets and toys were handed over to the director of the institution.