The Sovereign Saint Order of Malta of Knights of Apostle Paul, known also by its full titles “Souverain Saint Ordre de Malte des Chevaliers de L’Apôtre Paul” and “Supremus Sancti Ordo Melitensis Apostolus Paulus Beniamini Hierosolymitani et Sanctus Lucae Evangelistae ad Hospitalarius Equestris Militaris,” is governed with a clear hierarchy that places all supreme authority—spiritual, sovereign, and executive—in the hands of the Sovereign Grand Master. This structure reflects the order’s commitment to the legacies of Apostle Paul and Saint Luke, ensuring that its mission is directed by a single, unassailable leader whose authority is absolute and hereditary.
The Sovereign Grand Master: Supreme Authority in All Matters
The Sovereign Grand Master, currently His Holiness Royal & Imperial Majesty Eliyauh Ier of Benjamin and David, is the paramount ruler of the order. He holds supreme authority over every aspect of its operations, encompassing:
- Spiritual Leadership: Directing all religious ceremonies, theological studies, and spiritual initiatives to uphold the teachings of Apostle Paul and Saint Luke.
- Sovereign Power: Exercising the Ius Maiestatis (Right of Majesty) and Imperium (Supreme Authority) as the Fons Honorum (Fount of Honor).
- Executive Control: Overseeing and commanding all administrative, operational, and diplomatic functions of the order.
His decisions are final, binding, and irrevocable, with the power to veto or amend any action taken by any individual or body within the order, including the Princess Regent and the Sovereign Council. His titles include:
- Heir of Israel and Judah Thrones,
- Sovereign of the Tribe of Benjamin and House of Judah,
- Abrahamic Patriarch Hereditary.
The Sovereign Grand Master’s position is eternal (“ad aeternum”) and hereditary, passing exclusively to his descendants by blood. This ensures that the leadership remains within the royal lineage of the House of Benjamin and David, preserving the order’s dynastic and spiritual heritage. He personally directs the order’s missionary outreach, medical services, charitable efforts, and international engagements, serving as the recognized head of state in all diplomatic matters.
The Princess Regent: Executive Officer
The Princess Regent, currently Her Royal Highness Princess Leith Scott Thomas, Regent Princess of the Kingdom of East Anglia, serves as the executive officer. Her role has many Key aspects of her position include:
- Implementation of Directives: She executes the defined commands, managing the day-to-day operations of the order.
- Lifelong Tenure with Oversight: While her position is lifelong. Her descendants can succeed her in ther same position as Prince or Princess Regent, through the Sovereign Grand Master confirmation ceremony.
- Indication, Invitation & Approval: She executes & manage the day-to-day operations of the order.
- The council operates under the Princess Regents coordination in all activities.
The Princess Regent in all her actions even in international affairs, she may act as a delegate .
The Sovereign Council: Advisory Body
The Sovereign Council comprises senior knights.
Its members include:
- The Missionary General, responsible for evangelistic efforts,
- The Chief Physician, overseeing medical and humanitarian initiatives,
- The Protector of the Faith, safeguarding doctrinal integrity.
- The Protector of the interreligiosity, safeguarding diplmatic interfaith acts.
The council operates under the with Princess Regent coordination in all activities.
Any decision or action proposed by the council is subject to his ( S.G.M ) approval or veto.
Membership and Spiritual Life
The order’s membership consists of three classes:
- Professed Knights,
- Knights and Dames in Obedience,
- Lay Members.
All members ensures that the order’s religious practices, studies, and initiatives reflect the missionary zeal of Apostle Paul and the healing ministry of Saint Luke.
International Status and Dynastic Continuity
The order enjoys sovereign status under international law, with the Sovereign Grand Master as its head of state (ex-regnant).
He has diplomatic relations and diplomatic representants of the order globally, aligned with the diplomatic knowledge of the Princess Regent.
The hereditary nature of the Sovereign Grand Master’s role guarantees dynastic continuity within the royal bloodline of Benjamin and David. His absolute control over all aspects of the order—spiritual, sovereign, and executive—ensures that its mission endures across generations.