Bishop Luis Zarama was recently awarded the prestigious Grand Cross Medal by The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. The Grand Cross Medal is one of the highest honors bestowed by The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem, an ancient charitable organization that traces its roots back to the 12th century. The Order, historically dedicated to providing aid to those suffering from leprosy and named for St. Lazarus, a leper cured by Jesus, has evolved into a global charitable institution focused on humanitarian causes and healthcare initiatives.
Pete von Jess, KCLJ-J, Grand Prior USA and Lord Thierry Pauquet de Villejust, Grand-Chancellor of the Order world-wide and former Grand Prior of the USA, presented Bishop Luis with the Grand Cross of Merit. The Grand Cross Medal serves as a symbol of the values and principles of compassion, charity and service, which have guided The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus for centuries.
"I am deeply honored to receive the Grand Cross Medal from The Order of St. Lazarus,” Bishop Luis said. “It is a humbling reminder of the responsibility we all have to bring hope and healing to those who need it most."
