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Emperor Alexander I of Russia issues an ukase placing the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem under his protection, appointing Count Nicholas Von Solikoff as interim lieutenant, and planning for its reinstatement and election of a Grand Master. Dated March 6, 1801 (O.S.), reported from St. Petersburgh on April 7.
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St. Petersburgh, April 7.
The following is the most gracious Imperial Ukase of our new sovereign:
We, Alexander the First, by the grace of God Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias:
Inasmuch as we are desirous of affording proof of our affections, and of our particular regard towards the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, we therefore declare that we take it under our Imperial protection, and that we will employ our utmost means to reinstate it in all its rights, honours, privileges and immunities.
To this end we command our Field Marshal Bailey, Count Nicholas Von Solikoff, to exercise the functions and authority of Lieutenant or Vicar of the Grand Master of the order, and to convoke an assembly of the General Council, and to make known to the same, that it is our intention that this our Imperial residence shall be considered as the capital of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, till circumstances shall admit of its having a Grand Master appointed according to its ancient forms and statutes.
In expectation of that epoch, we command, in our character of Protector, that the new council shall maintain the government of the order; make known this our determination to all nations and Priorates; and invite them for their own advantage, to submit to the Decrees of the Council.
We confirm, by the present declaration, our two Russian and Catholic Grand Priorates, constituted within our empire, in the enjoyment of all the properties, privileges, and administrations, conferred upon them; and we ordain, that they, in our name as Protector, shall act in obedience to the directions of our Field Marshal General Bailey Count Nicholas Von Solikoff, Vicar or Substitute of the office of Grand Master.
As soon as an agreement shall have been concluded with other courts for appointing a proper place, and the necessary means, a general chapter of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem shall be convened; and it shall be one of the first endeavors of our Proclamation, that such chapter shall proceed to the election of a Grand Master, who is worthy to preside, and capable of restoring to the order its ancient constitution.
Given in our Imperial residence at St. Petersburgh the 6th March (O. S.) of the year 1801, and the 1st of our reign.
(Signed) ALEXANDER.
(Countersigned) COUNT VON PAHLEN.
(Magnus Cancellarius.)
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St. Petersburgh
Event Date
6th March (O. S.) Of The Year 1801
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the sovereign order of st. john of jerusalem is placed under russian imperial protection; count nicholas von solikoff appointed as interim lieutenant/vicar of the grand master; plans for reinstatement, council convocation, and eventual election of a grand master.
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Emperor Alexander I declares protection over the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, aiming to reinstate its rights and privileges. He appoints Field Marshal General Bailey Count Nicholas Von Solikoff to lead as Lieutenant/Vicar, convoke the General Council, and designate St. Petersburgh as temporary capital. The ukase confirms Russian priorates, invites submission from other nations and priorates, and outlines future general chapter for electing a Grand Master after agreements with other courts.