{"id":16194,"date":"2025-08-12T15:14:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/de\/?p=16194"},"modified":"2025-09-24T10:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:43:45","slug":"newsletter-08-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/en\/newsletter-08-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter 08-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order-wide Events<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Podiumsdiskussion\">Panel discussion<br>The 12. September \u2013 A question of attitude<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>12 September 2025, start: 3.00 pm<\/strong><br>Modul University Vienna, Am Kahlenberg 1, 1190 Vienna, Austria<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All details about the event can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registration by 8 September 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu\">kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8704baed-db3e-45c7-891f-5f589994116d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Invitation_12-09-2025_web_EN.pdf\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Invitation_12-09-2025_web_EN.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-8704baed-db3e-45c7-891f-5f589994116d\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-70JahreOEBH\">70 years of the Austrian Armed Forces<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>18 September 2025, start: 2.00 pm<\/strong><br>Officers\u2019 mess of the Maria Theresien barracks, Am Fasangarten 2-4, 1130 Vienna, Austria<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This event, organised in cooperation by the Order of St. George, the Austrian Society for the Protection of Cultural Property and the Austrian Armed Forces, is dedicated to the development of the Austrian Armed Forces and the security policy situation in Austria over the past seven decades. In a historical review and an analysis of the current structure and tasks of the Austrian Armed Forces, the changes in the organisation and its security policy significance will be presented. The programme is rounded off by an outlook on the security-related challenges of the future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As speakers and panellists, we welcome high-ranking generals who have played a key role in shaping the Austrian Armed Forces, as well as the current Secretary General of the Federal Ministry of Defence. Their expertise will provide fascinating insights into the past, present and future of Austrian security policy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Speakers and panellists<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Secretary General Dr. Arnold Kammel<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>General Mag. Robert Brieger<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>General (retired) Karl Majcen<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>General Lieutenant (retired) Mag. Franz Rei\u00dfner<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Chancellor Dr. Stefan Schermaier<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Following the presentations, we invite you to a cosy get-together with the opportunity to exchange ideas. We look forward to welcoming a large audience and to an insightful evening in the security policy area of the theme of the year: Integrity. Direction. Hope. Further information can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Hofrat Dr. Paul Ertl<br>Registration by 15 September 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:paul.ertl01@gmail.com\">paul.ertl01@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-1550824a-65da-4d40-8a6b-0f7289a019b5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/09-18-2025_OEGKGS_SGO_70JahreOEBH-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/09-18-2025_OEGKGS_SGO_70JahreOEBH-4.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-1550824a-65da-4d40-8a6b-0f7289a019b5\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Europe-Summit\">21st Salzburg Europe Summit<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>28 \u2013 30 September 2025<\/strong><br>Salzburg, Austria<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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 \u2013 from discussion events and workshops to an excursion \u2013 this internationally renowned congress will explore the topic of \u2018Europe and Hope\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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 Sz\u0142apka, 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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 \u2018Integrity, Direction, Hope. Why the European Union must rediscover its values \u2013 and how can this be achieved?\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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.<br><br>This year participation for Dames and Knights of the Order is free!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Up-to-date information and the detailed programme can be found on the website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salzburg-europe-summit.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.salzburg-europe-summit.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registration to <a href=\"mailto:kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu\">kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Ordenstag\">Order Day<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>18 October 2025<\/strong><br>Festive mass: 10.00 am, Salesian Church, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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 \u2018Meet &#038; Greet\u2019 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 \u2013 40 people.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Friday, 17 October 2025<\/strong><br><strong>Supporting programme of the Viennese Commanderies<\/strong><br>&#8211; A look into the secret treasure chest of the k.u.k. Hofjuwelier K\u00f6chert<br>&#8211; An evening for savourers at the Villa Wustl<br>&#8211; La Notte Italiana<br>&#8211; On the big wheel above the Vienna Prater<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All four events will be available to book via our ticket system with all details from the beginning of September and will have a standard ticket price of EUR 40. Of course, the \u2018first come, first serve\u2019 principle will be set to apply when booking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Saturday, 18 October 2025<\/strong><br><strong>Order Day<\/strong><br>&#8211; 08:00 Briefing for postulants and warrantors<br>&#8211; 09:00 Line up in the courtyard of the Salesian convent<br>&#8211; 10:00 Festive mass and investiture in the Salesian Church<br>&#8211; 12:00 Group photo and march through Belvedere Palace<br>&#8211; 12:30 Seated gala lunch in the \u2018St\u00f6ckl im Park\u2019 restaurant<br>&#8211; 15:30 End of the Order Day<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For better planning this year we are also going to provide a bookable free ticket for visiting the church. The gala lunch will also be bookable via our ticket system from the beginning of September.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Chancellor\u00b4s office<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cross-Commandery Events<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Sommer-Cocktail\">27 August 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Summer cocktail<\/strong><br><em>Viennese Commanderies<\/em><br>St. George\u00b4s Garden at the Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria<br>Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The four Viennese Commanderies traditionally invite to a common summer cocktail at the St. George\u00b4s Garden, this time with dress code \u201call white\u201d \u2013 summer clothing in white colour. Further details can be found in the following invitation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cost contribution: 40,00 Euro<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registration by 26 August 2025 at <a href=\"https:\/\/buytickets.at\/vereindessanctgeorgsorden\/1782761\">https:\/\/buytickets.at\/vereindessanctgeorgsorden\/1782761<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-d23250a9-a927-405f-aa62-a2808b5622d0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08-2025-Einladung_Sommer-Cocktail-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08-2025-Einladung_Sommer-Cocktail-2025.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-d23250a9-a927-405f-aa62-a2808b5622d0\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Passionsspiele\">30 August 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Passion Play in Erl<\/strong><br><em>Commandery Europaregion Tirol, Dames of the Order of St. George<\/em><br>Festival theatre Erl, M\u00fchlgraben 56, 6343 Erl, Austria<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Passion Play has been performed in Erl at regular intervals for more than 400 years. Together with the Dames of the Order of St. George, the Commandery Europaregion Tirol has succeeded in obtaining a small contingent of tickets for the oldest Passion Play venue in the German-speaking world. Although demand is enormous, interested Dames and Knights of the Order will have the opportunity to experience the play about the life and death of Jesus Christ together on 30 August 2025 as part of an unforgettable evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Order Dame Mag. Birgit Weickenmeier<br>Registration by 26 August 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:damen.organisation@georgsorden.eu\">damen.organisation@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Weinbautraditionen\">11 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Winegrowing tradition of the monks of Benedictine Abbey of Admont<\/strong> <br><em>Commandery Steiermark\/K\u00e4rnten \u2013 Schlossberg, Commandery Slowenien<\/em><br>Dveri Pax Jaringhof, Poli\u010dki Vrh 1, 2221 Jarenina, Slovenia<br>Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As part of a joint commandery meeting, our Spiritural Council Baron MMag. Thomas von Stellwag-Carion gives an insight into the 800-year winemaking tradition of the Admont Benedictine monks. After a wine tasting, there is a gourmet menu in the Gault &#038; Millau 3-toque restaurant. Further details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Commander Mag. Andreas Schwarz, MBA, Commander Mag. Johannes Krmc<br>Registration by 5 September 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:sgo.komturei.stmk.ktn@gmail.com\">sgo.komturei.stmk.ktn@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-d617bc7a-8193-4dce-b963-c5433e7b3d44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/09-11-2025-Einladung-Komtureisitzung-KSK.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/09-11-2025-Einladung-Komtureisitzung-KSK.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-d617bc7a-8193-4dce-b963-c5433e7b3d44\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Sonderausstellung\">11 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><strong>EXTERNAL EVENT<\/strong>:<\/strong><br><strong>Opening of the special exhibition \u2018Maximilian1 \u2013 Imperial Vision and Urban Prosperity in Innsbruck\u2019<\/strong> <br>Hofburg Innsbruck, Rennweg 1, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria<br>Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Since 2019, the Hofburg Innsbruck has hosted a permanent exhibition on Emperor Maximilian I, which is expanded every two years with a special exhibition. This year, it is time once again, and under the new curatorship of Doz. Dr. Mag. Herbert Karner, former head of the art history research department at the Austrian Academy of Sciences and co-editor of the major scientific series \u2018Die Wiener Hofburg\u2019 (The Vienna Hofburg), the 2025 special exhibition is dedicated to the urban development of Innsbruck under Emperor Maximilian I to Maria Theresa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Further details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Registration by 1 September 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:presse@burghauptmannschaft.at\">presse@burghauptmannschaft.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-f8f6bf4c-fd9b-442b-871c-8739fcf99952\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/09-11-2025-Eroeffnung-Sonderausstellung_EXTERN.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/09-11-2025-Eroeffnung-Sonderausstellung_EXTERN.png\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-f8f6bf4c-fd9b-442b-871c-8739fcf99952\" rel=\"lightbox-1\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Segelausflug\">13 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sailing trip on Lake Neusiedl<\/strong><br><em>Commandery Burgenland, Commandery Wien \u2013 Arsenal<\/em><br>Fritz am See, Seebad 1, 7121 Weiden am See, Austria<br>Start: 2.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Commanderies invite to an excursion with dinghies (sailing boats) on Lake Neusiedl. The focus is on pleasure sailing, it is not a race.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Start with a champagne reception at Fritz am See, then the trip begins with 4-6 dinghies ( only in suitable weather). One skipper with sailing experience is required per dinghy, no sailing skills are necessary for the crew. Return after one to two hours on the lake followed by a common dinner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Costs: The champagne reception and the boats are covered by the Commanderies Burgenland and Wien \u2013 Arsenal. Everyone pays for the dinner individually.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Commander HR Dieter Tischler, Boat captains for the dinghies please contact Patrick Lichtblau at <a href=\"mailto:patrick@silversurfer.at\">patrick@silversurfer.at<\/a><br>Registration by 30 August 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:dieter.tischler@aon.at\">dieter.tischler@aon.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Headerfoto_RUST_BFA_Landingpage-web.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Headerfoto_RUST_BFA_Landingpage-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Headerfoto_RUST_BFA_Landingpage-web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Headerfoto_RUST_BFA_Landingpage-web-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Headerfoto_RUST_BFA_Landingpage-web-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Boot-Fritz.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Boot-Fritz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Boot-Fritz.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Boot-Fritz-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-Boot-Fritz-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-csm_das-Fritz-Drone-Seaside-Front-00001_a5e6d1a804.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-csm_das-Fritz-Drone-Seaside-Front-00001_a5e6d1a804.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-csm_das-Fritz-Drone-Seaside-Front-00001_a5e6d1a804.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-csm_das-Fritz-Drone-Seaside-Front-00001_a5e6d1a804-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-2025-csm_das-Fritz-Drone-Seaside-Front-00001_a5e6d1a804-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-International-Seminar\">15 and 16 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>EXTERNAL EVENT<\/strong><br><strong>Central Euorpe: A constant in a changing world?<\/strong><\/strong>:<br>Cultural and Congress Centre Cankarjev dom, Pre\u0161ernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On 15 and 16 September 2025, the Institute for Central Europe will host a two-day seminar entitled \u2018Central Europe: A Constant in a Changing World?\u2019 in Ljubljana, bringing together high-ranking guests from Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The event aims not only to revive perspectives on Central Europe out of historical and geographical curiosity or nostalgic idealism, but also to bring Central Europe into focus as a vibrant intellectual, cultural and political space \u2013 as an axis of shared experiences, values and challenges. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Detailed information can be found in the programme below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Participation is by invitation only. After expressing interest, a formal invitation will be sent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To express your interest, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:andrej.lokar@gmail.com\">andrej.lokar@gmail.com<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:ziga.turk@gmail.com\">ziga.turk@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8c928dc9-437e-4c2c-9ddc-3a229cca18b0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/09-15-16-2025-SLOVENIA-CONFERENCE-CENTRAL-EUROPE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Programme<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/09-15-16-2025-SLOVENIA-CONFERENCE-CENTRAL-EUROPE.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-8c928dc9-437e-4c2c-9ddc-3a229cca18b0\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Soiree\">4 October 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Central European Soir\u00e9e<\/strong><br><em>Commandery Ungarn and Commandery Burgenland<\/em><br>Sidonia Castle Hotel, R\u00f6jt\u00f6ki \u00fat 37, 9451 R\u00f6jt\u00f6kmuzsaj, Hungary<br>Start: 7.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In cooperation, the Commanderies Ungarn and Burgenland are organising an exclusive Central European Soir\u00e9e involving our Central European Commanderies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Programme<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Welcome drink<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Festive opening<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Little gifts for Dames and Knights<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Live dance music<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Presentation of the Central European Commanderies<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Raffle for a main prize<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Midnight show with dance performance<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>On request, a multi-course gala dinner can be ordered on site at own cost<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Dress code: <\/strong>Tuxedo\/dark suit \/dinner dress<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ticket price:<\/strong> 70,00 Euro (excl. gala dinner)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Accommodation options<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Option 1: Sidonia Castle Hotel, R\u00f6jt\u00f6ki \u00fat 37, 9451 R\u00f6jt\u00f6kmuzsaj, Hungary<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Main building: double room with breakfast 126,00 Euro\/night, single room with breakfast 112,50 Euro\/night<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Hunting lodge: double room with breakfast 112,50 Euro\/night, single room with breakfast 105,00 Euro\/night<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Reservation only possible from Saturday to Sunday, except for participants of the cadre seminar<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Reservations are only possible via the Chancellor\u2019s Office at <a href=\"mailto:kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu\">kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Option 2: Hotel Torn\u00e1cos, Kossuth Lajos u. 74 \u2013 78, 9437 Hegyk\u0151, Hungary (approx. 12 km from the Castle Hotel)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>double room 136,00 Euro\/night, single room 90,00 Euro\/night (prices include tourist tax and breakfast)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Independent booking directly at the hotel to <a href=\"mailto:tornacos@tornacos.hu\">tornacos@tornacos.hu<\/a> <\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact persons: Commander Gabor von Boldizs\u00e0r Ujfakusy and Commander HR Dieter Tischler<br>Registration by 15 September 2025 at <a href=\"https:\/\/buytickets.at\/vereindessanctgeorgsorden\/1710312\">https:\/\/buytickets.at\/vereindessanctgeorgsorden\/1710312<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-7b006d5f-f752-4b9f-bcef-4b2ce183dd62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Invitation-CentralEuropeanSoiree-10-2025_EN-current.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Invitation-CentralEuropeanSoiree-10-2025_EN-current.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-7b006d5f-f752-4b9f-bcef-4b2ce183dd62\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commandery Events<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-GB-Nordirland\">5. &#8211; 7 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Weekend in London<\/strong><br><em><em>Commandery Gro\u00dfbritannien &#038; Nordirland<\/em><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A weekend in London and the surrounding area will be organised from 5 \u2013 7 September 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>All detailed information including the programme and prices can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Commander David Mackintosh<br>Registration by 31 July 2025 at <a href=\"mailto:info@orderofstgeorge.org.uk\">info@orderofstgeorge.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-2261075b-d769-4adf-b990-785965288dc0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UK-Commandery-event-London-09-2025.pdf\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/UK-Commandery-event-London-09-2025.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-2261075b-d769-4adf-b990-785965288dc0\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Spuren-Kultur\">12 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>On the trail of culture<\/strong><br><em><em>Delegation Nieder\u00f6sterreich \u2013 Wienerwald<\/em><\/em><br>parish church Maria Anzbach, Marktplatz 32, 2032 Maria Anzbach, Austria<br>Start: 3.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After a pilgrimage mass on the occasion of the feast of Mary\u2019s name, there is a guided tour of the late Gothic \u2018Staffelkirche\u2019 followed by a cultural walk. Culinary ending at a restaurant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Head of Delegation Dir. G\u00fcnter Bergauer, MBA, Deputy Head of Delegation Matthias Dolenc<br>Registration by 11 September 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:guenter.bergauer@gmail.com\">guenter.bergauer@gmail.com<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:matthias.dolenc@gmail.com\">matthias.dolenc@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-90122503-d0a7-4988-aed4-333dc46a8f6a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/09-2025-Delegation-WW-EINLADUNG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/09-2025-Delegation-WW-EINLADUNG.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-90122503-d0a7-4988-aed4-333dc46a8f6a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Komtureitreffen-SOOEB\">13 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Commandery meeting<\/strong><br><em><em>Commandery Salzburg\/Ober\u00f6sterreich\/Bayern \u2013 Hohensalzburg<\/em><\/em><br>Gut Hochkreut, Aurachberg 60, 4814 Neukirchen\/Altm\u00fcnster, Austria<br>Start: 5.15 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm von Zitzewitz invites to a commandery meeting, during which Order Knight Maximilian Schwinghammer, MSc, will give a lecture entitled \u2018The Order&#8217;s Social Media Project.\u2019 This will be followed by a joint dinner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Further details and a route map can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cost contribution: 60,00 Euro<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm von Zitzewitz<br>Registration by 5 September 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:vonzitzewitzw@gmail.com\">vonzitzewitzw@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8bf79158-47e2-4800-bca5-b229685c67e8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Einladung-Hochkreut-13.09.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Einladung-Hochkreut-13.09.25.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-8bf79158-47e2-4800-bca5-b229685c67e8\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Summer-Lounge\">19 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Summer lounge<\/strong><br><em><em>Commandery Wiesbaden\/Nassau<\/em><\/em><br>Restaurant \u201eEinFach\u201c, H\u00f6lgestra\u00dfe 21, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany<br>Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>An inspiring dialogue between enjoyment, culture and responsibility can be expected in a small, exclusive circle as part of the Summer Lounge entitled \u2018Art with a difference \u2013 securing values\u2019. Details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Vice Commander Senator h.c. Peter W. Schmitz<br>Registration to <a href=\"mailto:pw.schmitz@schmitz-real-estate.de\">pw.schmitz@schmitz-real-estate.de<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-5c9d576a-090e-4758-8228-cf9f76efd6da\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/09-2025-Komturei-Wiesbaden-Nassau-Einladung-Summerlounge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/09-2025-Komturei-Wiesbaden-Nassau-Einladung-Summerlounge.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-5c9d576a-090e-4758-8228-cf9f76efd6da\">Download<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Golfturnier\">19 &#8211; 21 September 2025<br>PLEASE NOTE: POSTPONEMENT<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>St. George\u00b4s golf tournament<\/strong><br><em><em>Commandery Slowenien<\/em><\/em><br>Golf Course Livada, Kranj\u010deva ulica 12, 9226 Moravske Toplice, Slovenia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For organisational reasons, the first St. George&#8217;s Golf Tournament of the Commandery Slowenien has been postponed until spring 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The planned programme can be found below. More details will follow as soon as possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Day 1: Get-together in the early evening, most likely at a well-known winery with tasting and dinner<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Day 2: golf tournament (18 holes), dinner and award ceremony<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Day 3: \u201eTexas Scramble\u201c golf tournament, lunch and award ceremony<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Commander Mag. Johannes Krmc <br>Registration to <a href=\"mailto:johannes.krmc@gmail.com\">johannes.krmc@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Inauguration\">27 September 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Inauguration celebration<\/strong><br><em><em>Commandery Slowakei<\/em><\/em><br>Pfarrkirche Rusovce, Gerulatsk\u00e1 63, 85110 Rusovce, Bratislava, Slovakia<br>Start: 10.30 am<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Commander Dr. Boris Bartho<br>Registration by 22 September 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:boris.bartho@gmail.com\">boris.bartho@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Russland-Putin\">7 October 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Russia under Putin: review and outlook<\/strong><br><em><em>Commandery Wien \u2013 Hofburg<\/em><\/em><br>Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria<br>Start: 7.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In his lecture, Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr Wolfgang M\u00fcller explores the development and current political situation in Russia under Putin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Vice Commander Ing. Mag. Dr. Ernesto Schobesberger, MMBA<br>Registration by 1 October 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:joachim.zimmel@zimmel.cc\">joachim.zimmel@zimmel.cc<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"08-2025-Komtureitreffen-Slowenien\">9 October 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Commandery meeting<\/strong><br><em><em>Commandery Slowenien<\/em><\/em><br>PEN KLUB, Tom\u0161i\u010deva ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia<br>Start: 6.30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Commandery meeting offers the opportunity to meet and talk with Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele and Archbishop Dr. Stanislav Ho\u010devar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Contact person: Vice Commander Dipl. hist. Aleksander Hribov\u0161ek<br>Registration by 1 October 2025 to <a href=\"mailto:aleksander.hribovsek@gmail.com\">aleksander.hribovsek@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Order-wide Events Panel discussionThe 12. September \u2013 A question of attitude 12 September 2025, start: 3.00 pmModul 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 &#8230; <a title=\"Newsletter 08-2025\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/en\/newsletter-08-2025\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Newsletter 08-2025\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[172],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newsletter"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-29 01:07:58","action":"category","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"iktopia","author_link":"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/en\/author\/iktopia\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/en\/category\/newsletter\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Newsletter<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Order-wide Events Panel discussionThe 12. 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