Order of Saint Lazarus (disambiguation)

Order of Saint Lazarus (disambiguation) may refer to several chivalric orders and fraternal orders associated with the name of Saint Lazarus, a figure from the Christian Bible. These orders have varied in purpose, from hospitaller services in the Middle Ages to modern fraternal and charitable activities. The most notable of these is the Order of Saint Lazarus (statuted 1910), which claims descent from the medieval order.

Orders

• Order of Saint Lazarus (military and hospitaller) - A medieval chivalric order founded in the 12th century, originally established to provide care for lepers. Its full name is the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus.
• Order of Saint Lazarus (statuted 1910) - A modern chivalric order, which claims heritage from the medieval Order of Saint Lazarus, involved in charitable activities.
• Order of Saint Lazarus (Malta) - A branch or jurisdiction of the modern Order of Saint Lazarus, specifically based in Malta, known for its charitable works.

See also

• Military order
• Hospitaller
• Chivalry
• Knighthood