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Congress of the Order of Saint Gabriel & the International Association of Saint Gabriel Hospital Works in Budapest – Hungary from October 27 to 30, 2022 Location: Mystery Hotel Budapest H-1064 BUDAPEST, Podmaniczky u. 45 The Order of Saint Gabriel met in Budapest from October 27 to 30, 2022 on the occasion of its Congress. Delegations from Switzerland, Greece, France, and Germany were welcomed by the Hungarian chapter under the leadership of the Lieutenant General of the Order in Hungary, H.E. Ambassador Georges Suha, whom we warmly thank. With the help and effective collaboration of the Grand Chancellor of the Order H.E. Michel Hadjimanolis, Emeritus Consul General, the event was organized and once again stood out due to the mobilization led, particularly within the Greek Chapter with a delegation of over 20 people. Year after year, the congress remains the major event of the Order, demonstrating the growth and vitality of our institution. On this occasion, 12 Knights and Dames took the oath. October 27, Thursday Arrival of delegates in Budapest / transfer to the hotel with the help of the Hungarian Chapter organizers under the supervision of Lieutenant General Georges SUHA. 19:00: Welcome dinner offered by the Hungarian Chapter at a prestigious restaurant serving traditional Hungarian cuisine. October 28, Friday 10:00: In the morning, the Headquarters of the Sovereign Council of the Order of Saint Gabriel, led by H.E. Roland de Boutechoux de Chavanes, Grand Master of the Order of Saint Gabriel, met in a courtesy visit with the President of the Legal Commission of the National Assembly, H.E. Dr. Imre VEJKEY at the National Parliament. H.E. Dr. VEJKEY is Vice President of the Christian Democratic parliamentary group (KDNP). KDNP portfolios within the government cover humanitarian cooperation with all national and international actors. H.E. Ambassador Jürg Staübli, Constable of the Order, raised several questions regarding potential cooperation between Hungarian authorities and the Order of Saint Gabriel. The Grand Master of the Order suggested that the Hungarian chapter of the OSG establish close ties with competent authorities as well as with the Parliamentary Prayer Group, which could serve as a neutral but effective platform for joint humanitarian actions. H.E. Grand Master Roland de Boutechoux de Chavanes informed H.E. Dr. VEJKEY that the Hungarian chapter is under development: honorary consuls from El Salvador, North Macedonia, Lesotho, and the former parliamentary spokesperson of the Armenian community have joined the Order through a knighting ceremony. The Hungarian section, under the authority of Lieutenant General H.E. Georges Suha, Legate of the Order for Central Europe, is also responsible for formulating a regional expansion strategy in the Balkan countries and the V4. The delegation also visited Budapest’s main humanitarian coordination center (“BOK Halle”), which serves as the primary arrival center for refugees from Ukraine. Since the beginning of the war, this center has welcomed 963,812 people. We met on site with Mr. Pal TEGLASY, Head of the National Charitable Council, as a special personal representative of H.E. Miklos SOLTESZ, Secretary of State and the highest government representative responsible for this matter. General Georges Geroulis Lt General of the Order in Greece ♦ H.E. Ambassador Ioannis Tzen, Diplomatic Advisor H.E. Ambassador Jürg Staübli, Constable of the Order ♦ H.E. Dr. Imre VEJKEY, President of the Parliamentary Justice Commission H.E. Roland de Boutechoux de Chavanes, Grand Master of the Order ♦ H.E. Dr. Michel Hadjimanolis, Grand Chancellor of the Order H.E. Consul Jean-Pierre Tromeur, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of South Africa in France H.E. Ambassador Georges Suha, Lieutenant General of the Order in Hungary 11:30 – 12:45: City tour by tourist bus. 13:00: Working lunch buffet at the hotel. 14:00 – 18:00: International Congress of the Order: • 14:00 – 15:00 Meeting of the Magistral Council • 15:15 – 17:00 Meeting of the Sovereign Council It was also the opportunity to hear from the Constable of the Order, H.E. Ambassador Jürg Staübli, about recent actions undertaken by our Institution.   The Constable expressed his joy at seeing everyone again after two years of pandemic-related restrictions. He also thanked for the excellent organization of this year’s congress of our Order. Although we were unable to meet during 2020 and 2021, our Order continued its charitable works as much as possible. As President of the Donations Commission, he informed the audience about activities organized by the International Association of Saint Gabriel Hospital Works. 2020 As part of continuing projects supported since 2014, we supported, in collaboration with the Petram Foundation, the “RAKHI FOUNDATION” active in India for opening a training center for adolescents. The goal was to teach them a trade such as plumbing, electrical work, IT, and especially to teach them English, essential for securing decent employment. We also contributed €15,000 for the renovation of three buildings and the purchase of training equipment, as well as several dozen goats to allow mothers to generate income and support their children’s schooling. 2021 – 2022 In collaboration with the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the Petram Foundation, ACI Group, CPME du Rhône, and XXLGroup, we participated in the operation “Support for Christian Children in Lebanon” organized by the Saint Gabriel Hospital Works Association in France. The total budget was €50,000. This project supported St. Joseph College of Mechreff, managed by the Sisters of Carmel Saint-Joseph, providing the necessary educational and extracurricular materials, as well as food and clothing, shipped in dozens of pallets from France. Additionally, photovoltaic systems were installed by the company SUNGY to electrify part of the Carmel buildings. Completing full electrification will require an additional investment of approximately €150,000. The Constable thanks the brothers and sisters of the French Chapter for this initiative, in which the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region was particularly involved. Also, during 2021, the Petram Foundation and Carifor Charity Trust implemented a large-scale distribution program of fabric masks for children and adults, disposable masks, disinfectants, and wipes. Beneficiaries were vulnerable individuals and families throughout Switzerland. The total budget was 35,000 CHF. 2022 This year, the Swiss Association of Hospital Works organized a major operation for the

Major donation of EY CLUB health cards to the Association of Large Families in Thessaloniki (Greece) Cooperation between the company “Synergy Domination” and the “Order of Saint Gabriel” This initiative is part of the social project carried out by the Association of Saint Gabriel Hospital Works in Greece. It contributes, during the Advent season leading up to Christmas, to our primary goal of supporting Mother and Child. We donated 200 EY Club family health cards to the Association of Large Families, each valued at 150 euros, which provide: A free Check-Up. Free emergency diagnostics and treatments. Discounted rates for all medical examinations for an entire year. The 200 EY Club health cards were distributed by the Association of Large Families and the Order of Saint Gabriel to families with more than 4 children and limited income. Now, 200 large families in Greece have access to a selected network of: 3,000 doctors. 300 diagnostic centers. 30 clinics and rehabilitation centers. Thanks to this family health card, they will be able to receive immediate and high-quality treatment for health issues in the field of prevention, under favorable financial conditions. The aid protocol was signed on December 19, 2022, by < Mr. Dimitris Karatsioumpanis, Knight of the Order of Saint Gabriel, and Mr. Ilias Nikolaréizis, President of the Association of Large Families of Thessaloniki in Greece.

The assistance provided by the Hellenic Chapter to the victims of the February 6, 2023 earthquake in Turkey and Syria. For more information, please contact our Grand Chancellor: grand.magister.chancelerie@gmail.com The Grand Master of the Order of Saint Gabriel congratulates the Hellenic Chapter for its involvement in this disaster.

Protocol visit to Libreville, Gabon, by Ambassador Georges Suha, Lieutenant General of the Order of Saint Gabriel in Hungary, Legate for Eastern Europe, with Consul General Gaston Brun-Beraud, Legate of the Order of Saint Gabriel in West Africa

The children of the Carmelite convent of St. Joseph in Beirut received the shirts. 11,000 shirtsnew and in good condition were distributed to the children, much to their delight. We sent food and clothing containers, as well as the installation of a photovoltaic system to provide electricity to the school, compensating for the numerous power outages. The total project amounting to more than €40,000

  The International Association of Saint Gabriel Hospital Works & In partnership with the Apprentis d’Auteuil association organized an initiative in support of Apprentis d’Auteuil in collaboration with the European chapters of the Order, represented by some of their distinguished members who traveled to Lyon. On this occasion, a major charitable event for mothers and children gathered 250 people at the Abbaye de Bocuse, including diplomats, influential figures from Lyonese life, many business leaders, as well as individuals and representatives of Apprentis d’Auteuil. Prestigious items were auctioned, raising funds dedicated to the works of Apprentis d’Auteuil and the actions supported by St Gabriel, mainly in Haiti. Photos

On February 13, 2024, the sharing of the Saint Basil’s cake among members of the Hellenic Chapter took place at the War Museum in Athens. The Saint Basil’s cake, like the Galette des Rois in France, is shared at the beginning of each year among family members, friends, or a group of people who share the same inspirations and goals. A gold or silver coin is placed in the cake, and according to tradition, when the cake is shared, whoever finds this coin in their piece will have good luck all year long…”