Sovrano Ord. Osp. Militari di San Giovanni di Gerusalemme Delle Due Sicilie

The Wanderson  Order

Mr. Wanderson Di Paola Bourbon D'Orleans Von Hapsburg is a Brazilian national who, along with hid presumed Italian relative Mr. Vincenzo Di Paola Bourbon, established a new self-styled Order of St. John called Sovrano Ord. Osp. Militari di San Giovanni di Jerusalem Delle Due Sicilie. It is likely that this group has recently split from a Templar Masonic organization. This is evident in their attire, embellishments, swords, and hats, all of which closely resemble those of several self-proclaimed Templar orders.

Based on his multiple surnames, Mr. Wanderson claims to be a descendant of the esteemed D'Orleans, Hapsburg, and Bourbon lineages. However, we took it upon ourselves to investigate these claims and reached out to both the Austrian Habsburg family and the Spanish Bourbon family for confirmation. Unsurprisingly, both families firmly rejected any connection to Mr. Wanderson, asserting that he is neither a member nor a relative of their distinguished lineages. Given this information, we harbour significant scepticism regarding Mr. Wanderson’s assertions of belonging to these prominent noble families. The lack of acknowledgment from such well-documented and historically rich dynasties raises important questions about the legitimacy of his claims.

Regarding his relatively new organization, which Mr. Wanderson claims to lead as Grand Master and Mr. Vincenzo as Lieutenant Grand Master, it has no documented history and is not associated with the Authentic Russian Order of St. John or its legacy. They have constructed a fictional lineage based on the belief that their surname, Di Paola, connects them to the French Grand Master Antoine de Paul. Although it's plausible that they could have a distant familial link to this historical figure, we question the existence of any direct descendants in Brazil. Grand Master Antoine de Paul, who led the Order of St John during its time in Malta from A.D. 1623 to A.D.1636, was a professed Knight and had no children. Additionally, the role of Grand Master of the Order of St. John is not hereditary and no claims can be advanced on the matter. It was not until the 18th century that the first hereditary Knights of the Order of St John came into existence. They were allowed to marry without any dispensation and pass their affiliation to their children. The initial six hereditary Commanders were those who had previously acquired portions of the Ostrog estate, which formed part of the Polish Priory. Subsequently, many more hereditary Knights were established with the formation of the Grand Priory of Russia. All hereditary Knights of the authentic Russian Order of St John do not occupy any permanent office or position within the said Order. Their status is earned through dedicated hard work and ongoing service to the sick and the poor. As previously stated, they only possess the right to pass their affiliation to their children with the rank of Knight Commander.

In summary, the French De Paule family has no hereditary rights, and no descendant can make any claims regarding the Order, particularly with respect to the position of Grand Master or claiming some sort of dynastic rights and pretensions to the high seat of the Order. 

Additionally, the Wanderson group is notable for their dark blue capes and display 11th-century broad swords during their ceremonies. The authentic Order of St John always adored itself with black Capes and never used any blue garments. Overall, this group resembles a nostalgic fairy tale and should be regarded as fraudulent. As with all Fake Order caution is recommended.

  

The Three leaders of the Group Mr Wanderson Di Paola Bourbon, Mr. Vincenzo Di Paola Bourbon and Mr Paolino Salzillo.

The emblem of this Self-styled group features a collage of elements from various different Orders. It includes a black eagle reminiscent of the Russian Order of St John white eagle, a red Maltese cross adorned with peacocks instead of the original white one and at the centre of this eclectic design lies the cross of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

  

The Wanderson group donned blue capes, wielding broad medieval swords and wearing berets reminiscent of those associated with the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.