Honours
Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of JerusalemBackgroundThe Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem is a working order of charitably minded men and women whose philanthropy is expressed principally through its two foundations, the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St. John Ambulance. The Order traces its origins to the Knights Hospitaller, of the Crusades, who served the Abbey of St. Mary’s small hospital for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem in the 12th century. The Order was brought into the Canadian Honours System in 1995. St. John AmbulanceSt. John Ambulance Canada is a charitable organization whose mission is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life, by providing training and community service. In addition, the organization supports the Hospital of St. John in Jerusalem by providing for the services of a surgeon, and by supplying optical equipment and funds for special projects.
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