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Principality of Sabourg since 1261 is the first monastic state in the history of humanity, governed by religious people elected by other religious people.
The Principality of Sabourg has been an established abbey state since its origins by religious people. The monks reigned in the territories of Sabourg from 1261 to 1729, the year in which the principality was sold to the Savoys with the approval of the Pope who imposed the condition for the transfer of the ownership title through the payment of previous debts with creditors, in particular those contracted with the Republic of Genoa. An expectation that was not met, thus rendering the deed of sale ineffective. The territories of the Principality of Sabourg legitimately became a protectorate of Savoy until 1946, still exercised unilaterally by the Italian Republic today.
The Principality of Sabourg is divided into two Priories: the Priory of Sabourg and the Priory of the Chaplaincy of San Michele in Ventimiglia.
The capital is Seborga.
The territory of the Sabourg Priory includes the current territory of the Municipality of Seborga, part of that of the Municipality of Ospedaletti, Perinaldo and Sanremo, as well as the island of Bergeggi (Savona).
The economic capital is La Grange.
The Priory of the Chaplaincy of San Michele was composed of the territories of the Grange, i.e. the territories that include part of the current territory of Ventimiglia, Airole, Olivetta San Michele and Sospello (France). The surface of the ancient territory was approximately 110 km2.
The historical and religious continuity of the Principality of Sabourg is ensured today by His Most Reverend Highness John Luke, Prince Abbot and Archbishop of Sabourg, elected ninety-first sovereign on 29 September 2019 and crowned by a high Orthodox prelate on 28 December 2019.
Official motto
"I sat under the shade"
The literary translation is “I sat in the shade”.
Psalm 91.1 of the Holy Scriptures reads verbatim: "He who lives in the shelter of the Most High rests in the shadow of the Almighty".
In other words, those who are protected by the Lord are protected from the evil one. As further proof of the totally religious vocation of the principality.
Four questions to clarify the religious nature of the Principality of Sabourg:
→ What is meant today by the Principality of Sabourg? Learn more
→ Why must the Prince of Sabourg be exclusively religious? Learn more
→ Why did other self-proclaimed princes in Seborga and who are they? Learn more
→ What are the false myths in Seborga? Learn more
→ For further clarifications, consult the History section
Two frequently asked questions:
→ How do you obtain Sabourgeois nationality? Learn more
→ How do you obtain digital residency? Learn more
The Principality of Sabourg has been an abbey state made up of religious people since its origins. The monks reigned in the territories of Sabourg from 1261 to 1729, the year in which the principality was sold to the Savoys with the approval of the Pope who imposed the condition for the transfer of the ownership title through the payment of previous debts with creditors, in particular those contracted with the Republic of Genoa. An expectation that was not met, thus rendering the deed of sale ineffective. Seborga legitimately became a protectorate of Savoy until 1946, still exercised today by the Italian Republic.
The Principality of Sabourg is divided into two Priories: the Priory of Sabourg and the Priory of the Chaplaincy of San Michele in Ventimiglia.
The capital is Seborga.
The territory of the Sabourg Priory includes the current territory of the Municipality of Seborga, part of that of the Municipality of Ospedaletti, Perinaldo and Sanremo, as well as the island of Bergeggi (Savona).
The economic capital is La Grange.
The Priory of the Chaplaincy of San Michele was composed of the territories of the Grange, i.e. the territories that include part of the current territory of Ventimiglia, Airole, Olivetta San Michele, Sospello (France) and Molinetto (France). The surface of the ancient territory was approximately 110 km2.
The historical and religious continuity of the Principality of Sabourg is ensured today by His Most Reverend Highness John Luke, Prince Abbot and Archbishop of Sabourg, elected ninety-first sovereign on 29 September 2019 and crowned by a high Orthodox prelate on 28 December 2019.
Official motto
"I sat under the shade"
The literary translation is “I sat in the shade”.
Psalm 91.1 of the Holy Scriptures reads verbatim: "He who lives in the shelter of the Most High rests in the shadow of the Almighty".
In other words, those who are protected by the Lord are protected from the evil one. As further proof of the totally religious vocation of the principality.
Four questions to clarify the religious nature of the Principality of Sabourg:
→ what is meant today by the Principality of Sabourg? Learn more
→ why must the Prince of Sabourg be exclusively religious? Learn more
→ and why did other self-proclaimed princes in Seborga and who are they? Learn more
→ and what are the false myths in Seborga? Learn more
→ For further clarifications, consult the History section
Two frequently asked questions:
→ How do I obtain Sabourgeois citizenship? Learn more
→ how do you obtain digital residency? Learn more
Institutions of the Principality
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Monarchy and democracy
Objectives of the Principality of Sabourg
→ UN recognition
His Most Reverend Highness, Monsignor Giovanni Luca, Prince-Abbot Archbishop of Sabourg publicly subscribes to the Charter of the United Nations drawn up on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco (US) and confirms full compliance with the articles in order to request the Secretary General of UN, Antonio Guterres, the acceptance of the Principauté du Sabourg as a new member country.
→ Special autonomy from the Italian Republic
His Most Reverend Highness, Monsignor Giovanni Luca, Prince-Abbot Archbishop of Sabourg, sent on 4 November 2020 to the President of the Council of Ministers, Head of Government of the Italian Republic, an official request for recognition of the Principality of Seborga, today a sovereign enclave without territorial possession, in order to define a bilateral agreement between States, aimed at obtaining a special Autonomy of the lands that coincide with the Municipality of Seborga and part of the Municipality of Ventimiglia, as foreseen by the Art. 5 of the Italian Constitution.
→ In-depth article
→ Establishment of the United States Micro Organization
His Most Reverend Highness, Monsignor Giovanni Luca, Prince-Abbot Archbishop of Sabourg invites the heads of government of the microstates of the International Community to establish a new entity of international cooperation called "Organization of United States Microstates" in order to encourage cooperation between states by unifying the voice of the micronations for the development of a new common socio-economic order.
Comunicato Ufficiale
dell’incontro in Vaticano di Sua Altezza Reverendissima Giovanni Luca Principe Abate del 27 Giugno 2024
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Il Principe Abate Arcivescovo del Sabourg Giovanni Luca, lunedì 24 Giugno si è recato a Roma per accogliere l’invito del Presidente della Confraternita del sodalizio di S. Michele Arcangelo e dello Spirito Santo dei corridoi di Borgo.
Alle ore 18, Giovanni Luca ha partecipato, in qualità di Principe-Abate Arcivescovo del Sabourg e di Metropolita Sostituto Vicario Generale della Chiesa Ortodossa in Italia, alla Messa Solenne per la Pace nel Mondo sotto la Protezione della Madonna dei debitori, presso la Chiesa di Santa Maria Annunziata in Borgo, in territorio vaticano.
Insieme al Principe del Sabourg erano seduti nei posti riservati alle Autorità, di lato al celebrante, anche i membri della delegazione che lo ha accompagnato nella visita. Questa era composta dal Primo Ministro del Principato del Sabourg, S.E. Rev.ma Marc Vincent Vattier Esarca della Chiesa Gallicana di Francia, dal Prof. Luigi Battistini Gran Commendatore dell’Ordine Equestre di San Martino il Caritatevole e dal Direttore Generale dell Divisione Terra della Gendarmeria Abaziale, Gen. Pietro Cassaro.
Giovanni Luca del Sabourg si è espresso in modo molto positivo riguardo l’evento tenutosi presso il Vaticano,
affermando: “Questo è un evento importante per il Principato. Viene confermata la legittimità del Sabourg e del mio ruolo ecclesiastico, troppo spesso oggetto di critiche da persone mal informate e poco inclini ad accettare la presenza della nostra istituzione nella sua sede storica di Seborga.”
Inoltre il Principe Giovanni Luca ha espresso un particolare ringraziamento al Dr. Gilberto Di Benedetto, per il suo operato di custode dell’icona della Madonna dei debitori.
Seborga 2 Luglio 2024
Comunicato Ufficiale
dell’incontro in Vaticano di Sua Altezza Reverendissima Giovanni Luca Principe Abate del 27 Giugno 2024
Il Principe Abate Arcivescovo del Sabourg Giovanni Luca, lunedì 24 Giugno si è recato a Roma per accogliere l’invito del Presidente della Confraternita del sodalizio di S. Michele Arcangelo e dello Spirito Santo dei corridoi di Borgo.
Alle ore 18, Giovanni Luca ha partecipato, in qualità di Principe-Abate Arcivescovo del Sabourg e di Metropolita Sostituto Vicario Generale della Chiesa Ortodossa in Italia, alla Messa Solenne per la Pace nel Mondo sotto la Protezione della Madonna dei debitori, presso la Chiesa di Santa Maria Annunziata in Borgo, in territorio vaticano.
Insieme al Principe del Sabourg erano seduti nei posti riservati alle Autorità, di lato al celebrante, anche i membri della delegazione che lo ha accompagnato nella visita. Questa era composta dal Primo Ministro del Principato del Sabourg, S.E. Rev.ma Marc Vincent Vattier Esarca della Chiesa Gallicana di Francia, dal Prof. Luigi Battistini Gran Commendatore dell’Ordine Equestre di San Martino il Caritatevole e dal Direttore Generale dell Divisione Terra della Gendarmeria Abaziale, Gen. Pietro Cassaro.
Giovanni Luca del Sabourg si è espresso in modo molto positivo riguardo l’evento tenutosi presso il Vaticano,
affermando: “Questo è un evento importante per il Principato. Viene confermata la legittimità del Sabourg e del mio ruolo ecclesiastico, troppo spesso oggetto di critiche da persone mal informate e poco inclini ad accettare la presenza della nostra istituzione nella sua sede storica di Seborga.”
Inoltre il Principe Giovanni Luca ha espresso un particolare ringraziamento al Dr. Gilberto Di Benedetto, per il suo operato di custode dell’icona della Madonna dei debitori.
Seborga 2 Luglio 2024
Official presentations
Official presentation of the Digital Foundation
Seborga 5 May 2024
Official Investitures of the National Day 2023
Ventimiglia 13 December 2023
Presentation of the Council of Departments 2023-2025
Ventimiglia 29 September 2023
Presentation of the Prime Minister
Seborga 23 June 2023
→ You can consult all the press releases in this section
Official conferences
Historical conference on the theme of Saint Martin of Tours and charity
Ventimiglia 19 November 2023
Conference The Grange of the Principautè du Sabourg
Ventimiglia 29 September 2023
Principality of Sabourg since 1261 is the first monastic state in the history of humanity, governed by religious people elected by other religious people.
Ventimiglia 31 May 2023
Seborga between myth, history and reality
Ventimiglia 2 October 2022
→ You can consult all the conferences in this section
Celebrations
Concert for Holy Orthodox Easter 5 May 2024
Seborga 5 May 2024
Official celebration of the Feast of the Prince-Abbot Archbishop of Sabourg
Seborga 13 December 2023
Investiture ceremony of the Knights of the Equestrian Order of Saint Martin the Charitable
Seborga 19 November 2023
Feast of the Monastic Order IV anniversary
Ventimiglia 29 September 2023
Celebration of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin 2023
Seborga 14 August 2023
Inauguration of the Chapel of Santa Maria Di Magdala
Seborga 22 July 2023
Feast of Santa Maria Di Magdala
Seborga 21 July 2023
→ You can see all the videos of the celebrations in this section
Discover our Principality
History
History
Other sites in the Principality
Tourism, Culture and History
Economy & Social
In the foreground
Festa di Santa Maria di Magdala, co Patrona del Principato del Sabourg
Celebrazione ufficiale dell’Ordine secondario presso la Cappella dell’Ordine Monastico di Seborga
Seborga 26 Luglio 2024
Festa della Musica Lirica, concerto dedicato a Santa Maria Maddalena, co-patrona del Principato di Sabourg.
Ore 21 in Piazza San Martino
Programma
Ave Maria di G.Caccini
Preludio n. 1 dal Clavicembalo ben temperato di J.S. Bach
“O mio babbino caro”, estratto da Gianni Schicchi, di G. Puccini.
“Vissi d’arte”, da Tosca, di G. Puccini.
2° movimento della Sonate pathétique di L.V. Beethoven.
“Marguerite au rouet”, lied di F. Schubert
Ave Maria di Gounod
“Clair de lune” di Debussy
Habanera, estratto da Carmen di G. Bizet
“Kiss the rain” di Yiruma
Ave verum, estratto da Stabat Mater di K. Jenkins
“Estate” di Joe Hisaishi
Alleluia”, di Leonard Cohen
“Over the Rainbow”, da Il mago di Oz, di H. Arlen
Inno: Knights of Sangreal di H. Zimmer, adattato dal Salmo 91.
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