Over 120 guests, including diplomats, Cypriot civil and military authorities, religious representatives, and members of international organizations, attended the Embassy of the Order of Malta\u2019s Feast in Cyprus, a moment marked by dialogue, cooperation, and service to the most vulnerable.<\/p>\n
In his address, Ambassador Domenico Giani reaffirmed the Order\u2019s commitment to humanitarian diplomacy, recalling how its international subjectivity only finds meaning when directed toward the common good:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe act with active charity, constructive neutrality, and a spirit of service.\u201d<\/p>\n
He particularly highlighted the joint work with the Ministry of Migration and International Protection of Cyprus for the dignified relocation of the most vulnerable migrants from the buffer zone, and shared the Order\u2019s contribution \u2014 also through the Misericordie of Italy \u2014 to sending over 80 tons of humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza. An ongoing operation made possible thanks to synergies with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Crisis Cabinet for Gaza, UNOPS, and the partners of the \u201cFor Gaza\u201d mechanism.<\/p>\n
The Cypriot Deputy Minister for Migration, Nicholas Ioannides, underscored the importance of collaboration with the Order of Malta in managing irregular migration, praising the shared commitment to guaranteeing protection and dignity to those fleeing war and persecution. The Order \u2013 he added \u2013 is also a valuable partner in the national plan \u201cAMALTHEA.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by H.E. Mons. Giampietro Dal Toso, Apostolic Nuncio, the charism of the Order was reaffirmed: defending the faith and serving the poor. The Nuncio\u2019s message then turned attention to the Middle East:<\/p>\n
\u201cYour humanitarian service helps us see the person in their needs, not as an enemy. Respect for international law and concrete aid are today essential acts of humanity to build peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
Thank you to all who took part in this special day. The Order of Malta continues to serve \u2014 in Cyprus and beyond \u2014 with discretion, resolve, and Christian spirit, for a fairer, more united, and more humane world.<\/p>\n","news_gallery":"yes","news_gallery_elements":[{"id":370,"url":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/08\/image00010.jpeg"},{"id":372,"url":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/08\/image00011.jpeg"},{"id":374,"url":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/08\/image00012.jpeg"},{"id":376,"url":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/08\/image00013-scaled.jpeg"},{"id":378,"url":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/08\/image00003.jpeg"},{"id":380,"url":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/08\/image00005.jpeg"},{"id":382,"url":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/08\/image00006.jpeg"}],"news_excerpt":"Over 120 guests, including diplomats, Cypriot civil and military authorities, religious representatives, and members of international organizations, attended the Embassy of the Order of Malta\u2019s Feast in Cyprus, a moment marked by dialogue, cooperation, and service to the most vulnerable."},"news_categories":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/notizie\/367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/notizie"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/notizie\/367\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyprusembassy.orderofmalta.int\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}