Remembering the Battle of the Milvian Bridge

On this day in 312 AD our sacred Order’s patron, Emperor Constantine the Great, defeated the usurper Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. The day before the epic battle that changed the world, the Emperor had a vision of the Chi and the Rho (XP), the first two letters of Christ’s name in Greek, and heard a voice proclaim “In Hoc Signo Vinces,” which means “By this sign you will conquer.” Ordering his militia to paint the symbol on their shields, Constantine’s legions won the day against the more numerous enemy. The Emperor converted to Christianity and with the promulgation of the Edict of Milan legalized the faith, thus ending 300 years of religious persecution. Constantine’s guard would became the ancestors of the Knights and Dames of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George and their symbol and the initials IHSV remain on our badges

The 118th Annual Feast of San Vincenzo, Martire di Craco in Little Italy, New York

The Knights and Dames of the Order have been cordially invited by the Board of Directors of the Craco Society to participate in the 118th Annual Feast Day Mass of San Vincenzo being offered by Msgr. Nicholas Grieco at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood in Little Italy, New York at 10:30AM on Sunday, October 27, 2019. Those vesting in church mantles are asked to arrive at 10:00 AM. Please contact John Napoli with any questions: jnapoli@smocsg.org

Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood

113 Baxter Street

Little Italy, New York 10013

Happy Feast of St. Teresa of Avila!

Prayer to St. Teresa of Avila by St. Alphonsus Liguori

O Saint Teresa, seraphic Virgin, beloved spouse of thy crucified Lord, thou who on earth didst burn with a love so intense toward thy God and my God, and now dost glow with a brighter and purer flame in paradise: obtain for me also, I beseech thee, a spark of that same holy fire which shall cause me to forget the world, all things created, and even myself; for thou didst ever avidly desire to see Him loved by all men. Grant that my every thought and desire and affection may be continually directed to doing the will of God, the supreme Good, whether I am in joy or in pain, for He is worthy to be loved and obeyed forever. Obtain for me this grace, thou who art so powerful with God; may I be all on fire, like thee, with the holy love of God. Amen.

Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii in Brooklyn, New York

Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii.

Sunday morning, members of the Order joined the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre and the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great at the Shrine Church of St. Bernadette in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii.

Members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great gather before Mass.

 Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Thank you to the Holy Name Society for inviting us to be a part of the special celebration.

HE Cav. John M. Viola.

 (Above & below) The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

(Above & below) Cavalieri John Napoli and Paul Tocci
had the great honor of carrying the painting to the sanctuary.

Deacon Martucci and Monsignor Caserta.

Knights and Dames take a commemorative photo by the outdoor grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Cavalieri Paul Tocci and John Napoli.

Cavalieri John Viola and John Napoli.

Location Changed: Solemn Mass to Honor Cardinal Newman

Our Order has been invited to participate in the Solemn Mass to Honor Cardinal Newman at St. Catherine of Siena Church in New York City

On Wednesday, October 9, at 7 PM, the Society of St. Hugh of Cluny will sponsor a Solemn Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 411 E. 68th St., New York, New York, on occasion of the canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman on the following Sunday, October 13. The celebrant will be Fr. Richard Cipolla, Knight Chaplain of Ecclesiastical Grace.

Those vesting in church mantles are asked to arrive at 6:30 PM. Please contact John Napoli with any questions: jnapoli@smocsg.org

Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Thank you to this month's volunteers.

Thursday, October 3rd, members of the Constantinian Auxiliary prepared and distributed food to the homeless in Chinatown and Two Bridges, New York on the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Meeting at the Church of the Transfiguration (29 Mott St.), volunteers prepared 40 care packages replete with toiletries and ready to eat food, including containers of freshly cooked penne marinara generously donated by our dear friends at Caffé Napoli (191 Hestor Street) in Little Italy.

Once again, we want to thank Antonio, Anna and Konstantinos Mavrianos-Cesare of the St. Rocco Society for their hard work and dedication. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you Louis Fontana of Caffé Napoli; Dama Luisa Cristofano and her son Charles; and Cav. Charles Sant’Elia for your continued assistance. Your heartfelt generosity and selflessness is greatly appreciated. And as always, special thanks to Pastor Lo for your support and blessings. It is an honor to serve with such an outstanding group of people. God Bless you all. IHSV

The next walk will be on Thursday, November 7th—the Feast of the St. Melasippus of Ancyra—at 7:00 PM. Anyone interested in supporting this charitable endeavor can contact Cav. John Napoli at jnapoli@smocsg.org or Anna Mavrianos-Cesare at MsAnnaNY@aol.com.

Participants said a prayer for the homeless and prayed the Rosary 

Tony and Anna help divy up the pasta. 

Our friends at Caffé Napoli donated a heaping tray of penne with broccoli.

Above and below: Some alms from anonymous donors. 

Also see:
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of St. Lawrence Justinian
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of St. Norbert of Xanten
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of Sant'Atanasio il Grande
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of San Benedetto da San Fratello
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of San Lorenzo Maiorano
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on the Feast of St. Genevieve
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on St. Nicholas Day
• Distributing Food to the Homeless on All Saints' Day
• Constantinian Auxiliary Hit the Streets of Lower Manhattan for Inaugural Homeless Food Walk

Happy Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux!

A Prayer to St. Therese of Lisieux

O little St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, who during your short life on earth became a mirror of angelic purity, of love strong as death, and of wholehearted abandonment to God, now that you rejoice in the reward of your virtues, cast a glance of pity on me as I leave all things in your hands. Make my troubles your own - speak a word for me to our Lady Immaculate, whose flower of special love you were - to that Queen of heaven 'who smiled on you at the dawn of life.' Beg her as the Queen of the heart of Jesus to obtain for me by her powerful intercession, the grace I yearn for so ardently at this moment, and that she join with it a blessing that may strengthen me during life. Defend me at the hour of death, and lead me straight on to a happy eternity. Amen