Order-wide Events
21st Salzburg Europe Summit
28 – 30 September 2025
Salzburg, Austria
The SALZBURG EUROPE SUMMIT will take place from 28 to 30 September 2025, which is organised for the 21st time by the Institute of the Regions of Europe (founded by the Chairman of our Knights of Honour, former Governor Prof. Dr. Franz Schausberger). In various formats – from discussion events and workshops to an excursion – this internationally renowned congress will explore the topic of ‘Europe and Hope’.
Under the honorary patronage of Austrian Federal President Alexander van der Bellen, the following are expected: Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Christian Stocker, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Adam Szłapka, EU Minister of Poland, Emil Hurezeanu, Foreign Minister of Romania, Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova, Igli Hasani, Foreign Minister of Albania and many more.
As a new partner of this important conference, the Order of St. George will contribute its own colloquium to the programme for the first time: Led by the well-known moderator and journalist Claudia Reiterer, amongst others Grand Master Archduke Karl and our Knight of Honour Prof. Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands and appointed Minister of State by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander in 2022, will analyse the topic ‘Integrity, Direction, Hope. Why the European Union must rediscover its values – and how can this be achieved?’
An event that is equally interesting for all our Commanderies not only because of its European and Central European accents (comprehensive interpreting services are offered), but also because it offers the opportunity to establish valuable contacts and develop new networks.
This year participation for Dames and Knights of the Order is free!
Up-to-date information and the detailed programme can be found on the website www.salzburg-europe-summit.eu zu finden
Registration to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu
Order Day
18 October 2025
Festive mass: 10.00 am, Salesian Church, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Following the festive mass, new Dames and Knights are admitted to the Order by our Grand Master at a ceremonial investiture. In response to numerous requests, once again a supporting programme in the form of a ‘Meet & Greet’ on the evening before the Order Day will be offered. Therefore an attractive offer has been worked out with the four Viennese Commanderies and each of the four Commanderies will organise an individuell evening in small groups of 30 – 40 people.
Friday, 17 October 2025
Supporting programme of the Viennese Commanderies including ticket links
– A look into the secret treasure chest of the k.u.k. Hofjuwelier Köchert – ticket link: www.tickettailor.com/events/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1843098
– An evening for savourers at the Villa Wustl – ticket link: www.tickettailor.com/events/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1843140
– La Notte Italiana at Palais Schönborn-Batthyány – ticket link: www.tickettailor.com/events/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1843147
– On the big wheel above the Vienna Prater – ticket link: www.tickettailor.com/events/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1843118
All four events can be booked via the ticket system at a standard ticket price of EUR 40. Details of the individual events have already been sent out with the Chancellor’s message. As the selected locations have limited capacity, bookings will be made on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Order Day
– 08:00 Briefing for postulants and warrantors
– 09:00 Line up in the courtyard of the Salesian convent
– 10:00 Festive mass and investiture in the Salesian Church
– 12:00 Group photo and march through Belvedere Palace
– 12:30 Seated gala lunch in the ‘Stöckl im Park’ restaurant
– 15:30 End of the Order Day
For better planning, it is also necessary to book a free ticket to visit the church.
Ticket link for the free ticket „Festive Mass and Investiture“: www.tickettailor.com/events/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1843177
Ticket link for the ticket „Gala lunch“: www.tickettailor.com/events/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1843185
Further details on the programme can be found in the invitation below.
Contact person: Chancellor´s office
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Year-end event with panel discussion
27 November 2025
TV studio and online, Austria
Benefit concert and Christmas party of the Order
28 November 2025
Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Cross-Commandery Events
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 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)
Accommodation options
Option 1: Sidonia Castle Hotel, Röjtöki út 37, 9451 Röjtökmuzsaj, Hungary
- 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 only possible from Saturday to Sunday, except for participants of the cadre seminar
- Reservations are only possible via the Chancellor’s Office at kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu
Option 2: Hotel Tornácos, Kossuth Lajos u. 74 – 78, 9437 Hegykő, Hungary (approx. 12 km from the Castle Hotel)
- double room 136,00 Euro/night, single room 90,00 Euro/night (prices include tourist tax and breakfast)
- Independent booking directly at the hotel to tornacos@tornacos.hu
Contact persons: Commander Gabor von Boldizsàr Ujfakusy and Commander HR Dieter Tischler
Registration by 15 September 2025 at https://buytickets.at/vereindessanctgeorgsorden/1710312
26 November 2025
Political shortcomings, societal necessities and chivalric duties
Commandery Niederlande and Commandery International
Karel V hotel, Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands
Start: 3.00 pm
The commanderies organise an event on the theme of the year in close cooperation with the Order Academy, at which a panel discussion is the centrepiece of the programme. Our Grand Master will also be participating in the discussion personally.
All details about the event and the programme can be found in the invitation below.
Commandery Events
27 September 2025
Inauguration celebration
Commandery Slowakei
Pfarrkirche Rusovce, Gerulatská 63, 85110 Rusovce, Bratislava, Slovakia
Start: 10.30 am
To mark its inauguration, which took place at the Order Convent in April 2025, the Commandery Slowakei invites to celebrate a Holy Mass, followed by a joint lunch. The costs for lunch are paid individually in the restaurant.
Contact person: Commander Dr. Boris Bartho
Registration by 24 September 2025 to boris.bartho@gmail.com
7 October 2025
Russia under Putin: review and outlook
Commandery Wien – Hofburg
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 7.00 pm
In his lecture, Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr Wolfgang Müller explores the development and current political situation in Russia under Putin.
Contact person: Vice Commander Ing. Mag. Dr. Ernesto Schobesberger, MMBA
Registration by 1 October 2025 to joachim.zimmel@zimmel.cc
9 October 2025
Commandery meeting
Commandery Slowenien
PEN KLUB, Tomšičeva ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Start: 6.30 pm
The Commandery meeting offers the opportunity to meet and talk with Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele and Archbishop Dr. Stanislav Hočevar.
Contact person: Vice Commander Dipl. hist. Aleksander Hribovšek
Registration by 1 October 2025 to aleksander.hribovsek@gmail.com
6 November 2025
Book presentation: ‘Gauleiter Uiberreither – Zwei Leben’“
Commandery Steiermark/Kärnten – Schlossberg
Hotel Mariahilf, Mariahilfer Straße 9, 8020 Graz, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm
The Commandery invites you to a lecture by Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefan Karner on his recently published book ‘Gauleiter Uiberreither – Zwei Leben’.
Contact person: Commander Mag. Andreas Schwarz, MBA
Registration by 2 November 2025 to sgo.komturei.stmk.ktn@gmail.com
PREANNOUNCEMENT
5 – 7 June 2026
Weekend in Northern Ireland
Commandery Großbritannien & Nordirland
From 5 to 7 June 2026, a weekend in Northern Ireland will be organised with accommodation at the 17th-century Ballygally Castle. Early booking is recommended as there are only a few rooms left in the castle.
All detailed information, including the programme and prices, can be found in the invitation below.
Contact person: Commander David Mackintosh
Registration to info@orderofstgeorge.org.uk