Order-wide Events
Pontifical Institute Santa Maria dell´Anima
6 June 2025, start: 7.00 pm
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Dr. Michael Max, Rector of the Pontifical Institute of Santa Maria dell´Anima will explore the history and significance of this institution, which dates back to 1350 and is uniquely connected to the Holy Roman Empire and the Archducal House.
After the lecture we will be raising a glass to our procurator’s birthday
Registration to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu
POSTPONED: 2nd Interreligious Dialogue
23 June 2025, start: 5.00 pm
Kardinal-Schwarzenberg-Haus, Kapitelplatz 3, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
As part of the 2nd Interreligious Dialogue, there will be a panel discussion with high-ranking international panellists on the topic ‘Witnessing God together in times like these – is that even possible?’. Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele will open the evening with a keynote speech.
Panellists:
- Pinchas Goldschmidt, Chairman of the European Rabbis Conference
- Karl von Habsburg, Grand Master of the Order of St. George
- Husein Kavazović, Grand Mufti of Bosnia
- Franz Lackner, Archbishop of Salzburg & Chairman of the Austrian Bishops´ Conference
Moderation: Capitular Stefan Stöger
Registration by 20 June 2025 to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu
Panel discussion
The 12 September – A question of attitude
12 September 2025, Start: 3.00 pm
Modul University Vienna, Am Kahlenberg 1, 1190 Vienna, Austria
As a new conflict breaks out between West and East in Europe, it is more important than ever to reflect on our history and its lessons and traditions, on the successes of politics and diplomacy for peace and freedom, on our historical ability to overcome war and resolve all hostilities.
All details about the event can be found in the invitation below.
Registration by 8 September 2025 to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu
Cross-Commandery Events
7 – 10 June 2025
Sailing regatta
Komturei Slowenien
Start and finish: Marina Murter, Croatia
The sailing regatta is taking place for the 7th time this year
We are still looking for three interested people who could step in at short term, as several sailors had to cancel for various reasons.
Contact person: Commander Johannes Krmc
E-mail: johannes.krmc@gmail.com
2 July 2025
Summer party
Viennese Commanderies
Garden of the Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm
The Viennese Commanderies invite to a summer party in the redesigned garden of the Order Residence, which will be ceremoniously opened with a blessing by the Spiritual Council. Further information can be found in the invitation below.
Contact persons: Commander KR Mag. Nikolai de Arnoldi and Commander Mag. Joachim Zimmel
Registration by 25 June 2025 tohttps://buytickets.at/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1691577
PREANNOUNCEMENT
4 October 2025
Central European Soirée
Commandery Ungarn and Commandery Burgenland
Sidonia Castle Hotel, Röjtöki út 37, 9451 Röjtökmuzsaj, Hungary
Start: 7.00 pm
In cooperation, the Commanderies Ungarn and Burgenland are organising an exclusive Central European Soirée involving our Central European Commanderies.
Programme
- Welcome drink
- Festive opening
- Little gifts for Dames and Knights
- Live dance music
- Presentation stands of the Central European Commanderies
- Raffle for a main prize
- Midnight show with dance performance
- On request, a multi-course gala dinner can be ordered on site at own cost
Dress code: Tuxedo/dark suit/dinner dress
Ticket price: 70,00 Euro (excl. gala dinner)
Hotel rates (reduced):
- Main building: double room with breakfast 126,00 Euro/night, single room with breakfast 112,50 Euro/night
- Hunting lodge: double room with breakfast 112,50 Euro/night, single room with breakfast 105,00 Euro/night
- Reservation: https://www.szidonia.hu/
Contact persons: Commander Gabor von Boldizsàr Ujfakusy and Commander HR Dieter Tischler
Registration by 15 September 2025 at https://buytickets.at/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1710312
Commandery Events
12 June 2025
Commandery meeting
Commandery Steiermark/Kärnten – Schlossberg
Hotel Mariahilf, Mariahilfer Str. 9, 8020 Graz, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm
As part of the Commandery meeting, Karl Freidl, CEFA, Head of Private Banking at Steiermärkische Bank und Sparkassen AG, will give a keynote speech on the topic of ‘Investment in times of multi-crisis and volatility’. Further details can be found in the invitation below.
Contact person: Commander Mag. Andreas Schwarz, MBA
Registration by 8 June 2025 to sgo.komturei.stmk.ktn@gmail.com
13 June 2025
Delegation meeting
Delegation Niederösterreich – Wienerwald
Restaurant Landstein, Landstraßer Hauptstraße 132, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm
In addition to the exchange, outlook and news from the Order, there will also be a toast to our Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele, who will be awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Pontifical Order of St. Sylvester on the same day. A joint dinner will also be organised to encourage our delegation to get to know each other better. Interested persons are also very welcome.
Contact person: Head of Delegation Günter Bergauer
21 June 2025
Commandery meeting
Commandery Salzburg/Oberösterreich/Bayern – Hohensalzburg
Gut Ising am Chiemsee, Kirchberg 3, 83339 Chieming, Germany
Start: 5.15 pm
Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm v. Zitzewitz invites to the annual Commandery meeting in Bavaria for internal coordination and exchange of information. Further information can be found in the invitation below.
Cost contribution: 75,00 Euro
Contact person: Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm v. Zitzewitz
Registration by 13 June 2025 to vonzitzewitzw@gmail.com
26 June 2025
Discovered too late – the invisible killers in the abdomen
Commandery Wien – Arsenal
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.30 pm
Colonic cancer is one of the most frequently occurring – and most treatable – typ of cancer if it is diagnosed at an early stage. However, especially in the early stages, the disease often progresses silently and without symptoms.
Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Gerd Silberhumer, MBA, Austria’s leading surgeon and specialist in gastrointestinal diseases, explains why regular check-ups can save lives, which warning signs need to be taken seriously – and how modern medicine, including transplants, can offer hope in advanced cases.
A powerful lecture for all those who do not want to leave health to chance.
Contact person: Vice Commander KommR Ewald Laister
Registration by 19 June 2025 to ewald.laister@gmail.com
PREANNOUNCEMENT
September 2025 and June 2026
Weekends in London and Northern Ireland
Commandery Großbritannien & Nordirland
A weekend in London and the surrounding area will be organised from 5 – 7 September 2025 and a weekend in Northern Ireland from 5 – 7 June 2026 with accommodation in the 17th century Ballygally Castle.
All detailed information including the programme and prices can be found in the invitations below.
Contact person: Commander David Mackintosh
Registration to info@orderofstgeorge.org.uk