Holy Land Pilgrimage Medal Process

Members of the Order of St Lazarus may memorialize their Holy Land pilgrimage by applying for the Holy Land Pilgrimage Medal as well as an embroidered Shell for the member’s mantle.

To obtain the award, one must complete the application form, which can be downloaded below, and have the form endorsed by the member’s jurisdiction or sub-jurisdiction head.

Payments may be made via paper check or online via Credit Card or Electronic Check.  The member is requested to donate to the American Association of the Order of St Lazarus Inc. (AASL) in the suggested amount of $650 (USD).  This donation will help support the work of the Infant Welfare Center in Old Jerusalem.  A small portion covers the medal cost.

TO MAKE YOUR DONATION BY CREDIT CARD OR ELECTRONIC CHECK

  • Go to “Giving” tab at st-lazarus.us
  • On drop-down menu go to “Holy Land Pilgrimage Medal”
  • Download the Holy Land Pilgrimage Application Form
  • Complete the form, including the endorsement by the jurisdiction or subjurisdiction head.
  • Scan the form into your computer
  • Upload the scanned form as part of the online payment
  • Complete the required information on the website donation form and make your donation by Credit Card or Electronic Check

TO MAKE YOUR DONATION BY PAPER CHECK

  • Download the Holy Land Pilgrimage Application Form.
  • Complete the form, including the endorsement by the jurisdiction or subjurisdiction head.
  • Scan the form into your computer
  • Either email the completed form to keeper@st-lazarus.us or via regular mail or courier to:
    Michelle Daniel, OLJ
    831 E Second St.
    Pass Christian, MS 39571 U.S.A.
  • Make your check payable to “AASL” and note “Holy Land” on your check, and mail to:
    Christopher St. Victor-De Pinho, CLJ
    38 Peaceable Street
    Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA

UPON COMPLETION OF THESE STEPS THE MEMBER WILL RECEIVE:

  • By courier, Holy Land Pilgrimage medal and miniature
  • By courier, an embroidered Shell to superimpose atop the St Lazarus Cross on the member’s mantle.
  • An acknowledgement of the process completion from the Keeper with courier tracking number for medals and embroidered shell with CC to Capitular and Vice Chancellor for Administration for entry in Green Book.
  • A charitable tax receipt from the AASL.

Holy Land Pilgrimage Medal Application Form Download