About
THE HOSPITALLER ORDER OF THE MYSTICAL ROSE
(Ordo Hospitalarius Rosae Mysticae)
Motto: “Hospitalitas, Sanatio, Caritas”
-Hospitality, Healing, Charity-
Identity & Charism
The Hospitaller Order of the Mystical Rose is a sacred fellowship dedicated to healing, hospitality, and compassionate service, inspired by the image of the Mystical Rose—a symbol of divine love, spiritual unfolding, and sacred beauty.
Rooted in the ancient tradition of Christian hospitaller orders, the Order serves both body and soul, offering pastoral care, prayer, and practical support to all in need, especially the sick, the marginalised, and the weary.
Core Spiritual Themes
Hospitality (Hospitalitas): Welcoming all as Christ
Healing (Sanatio): Ministry to the sick in body, mind, and spirit
Compassion (Caritas): Active love expressed through service
Prayer (Oratio): Sustained spiritual devotion and intercession
Mysticism (Mystica Rosa): Encountering God through beauty and contemplation
Structure
Grand Prior Hospitaller - GPHMR
Spiritual and administrative head of the Order
Oversees vision, mission, and governance
Deputy Prior / Sub-Prior - DPHMR / SPHMR
Assists the Grand Prior
Acts in their absence
Coordinates day-to-day operations
Grand Chaplain GChHMR
Senior cleric responsible for the spiritual life of the Order
Oversees liturgy, prayer life, and sacramental care
Chaplains of the Rose - ChHMR
Ordained clergy serving members and ministries
Provide pastoral care, spiritual direction, and sacramental ministry
Knights / Dames Commander Hospitaller of the Mystical Rose
Experienced members assisting in leadership, formation, or mentoring
Knights / Dames Hospitaller of the Mystical Rose
Fully professed members
Commit to a Rule of Life (hospitality, healing, prayer)
Engage in active ministry and service
Post Nominals
GKHMR – Grand Knight of the Hospitaller Order of the Mystical Rose
GDHMR – Grand Dame of the Hospitaller Order of the Mystical Rose
KCHMR – Knight Commander of the Hospitaller Order of the Mystical Rose
DCHMR – Dame Commander of the Hospitaller Order of the Mystical Rose
KHMR – Knight of the Hospitaller Order of the Mystical Rose
DHMR – Dame of the Hospitaller Order of the Mystical Rose