New partnerships with the Collegium Heraldicum Concordiæ, Poland

The International College of Arms of the Noblesse and the Institute of Arts and Letters (London) have entered into new reciprocal Treaties of Collaboration, Partnership and Recognition with the Collegium Heraldicum Concordiæ in Poland. The CHC was founded in 2009 to promote traditional and conservative values within society and is led by the Fizzan King of Arms of the Abbey-Principality, Dr Norbert Wójtowicz.

Convocation of the Institute of Arts and Letters, London

The annual Convocation of the Institute of Arts and Letters, London, took place on the afternoon of Saturday 2 June at St Jude’s Free Church of England by kind permission of the Rector. Fr. Sergius Scott of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate was admitted as a Fellow.

Fellows and guests heard a presentation by Michael Karn, an authority on Mozart and Freemasonry, who spoke about the contrasts between Mozart’s music and his life and character. In addition, Professor Maurice Merrell, a skilled improviser, demonstrated that art at the organ. The Convocation concluded with tea and refreshments.

The Institute of Arts and Letters (London) enters into treaties with the Brotherhood of Città di Castello, Italy

The Institute of Arts and Letters (London) has entered into a Treaty of Full Collaboration, Partnership, Accreditation and Recognition with the Venerabile Confraternita (o Compagnia) detta del Buonconsiglio di Città di Castello and the OR.VEN. – Ordine Venerabile della Venerabile Confraternita di Maria Ss.ma del Buonconsiglio della Buona Morte e Misericordia, Città di Castello, Italy (Order of the Venerable Confraternity (or Company), known as of (Our Lady of) Good Counsel of Good Death and Mercy of Città di Castello). This chivalric and Christian brotherhood can trace its origins to the last years of the first millennium (990-999 A.D.) and in its present form dates to 1230, making it probably the oldest religious brotherhood in continuous existence today. The Order is based at Città di Castello (Province of Perugia) where it has its own Magistral Church, and is governed by a Grand Prior (Grand Master). The Prince-Abbot of San Luigi has the honour to be a Perpetuum (Grand Cross) of the Order, its highest rank.

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Convocation of the Institute of Arts and Letters, London

Convocation of the Institute of Arts and Letters, London, took place on 30 April at St Jude’s Free Church of England, London SW12, by kind permission of the Rector, who is a Fellow of the Institute.

Mr John Balsdon was admitted to the Fellowship in person, and Fr. Anthony Clavier in absentia. The Secretary-General gave an illustrated talk entitled “The Sainted Musician: St. John Churchill Sibley” and this was followed by a song recital of English music.

Some photographs of the tea which followed are given below:

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Annual Dinner of the Institute of Arts and Letters, London

The Prince-Abbot, President of the Institute of Arts and Letters, London, presided at the Institute’s Annual Dinner at the National Liberal Club on October 23, at which several Fellows and invited guests were present. The assembled company, attired in evening dress and academic gowns, enjoyed a fine dinner followed by a most entertaining speech from Mr Jonathan Marten FIAL(Lond) who spoke of his extensive travels as a music examiner.

The Institute was particularly pleased to welcome Dr William Clark, FIAL(Lond), who had travelled from his home in Australia to be present.

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