11th Century: Medieval Origins
The Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem began around 1070, when monks from a Benedictine abbey established a hospice in Jerusalem.
OUR HERITAGE
The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group has a proud history as the oldest and single largest charitable provider of expert eye-care in the Holy Land.
THE TIMELINE
19th Century: The Modern Hospital
The modern St John Eye Hospital was established in 1882 by the British Order of St John, during a time when ophthalmic diseases were widespread in Jerusalem.
20th Century: Growth and Challenges
In the early 20th century, the hospital expanded its services substantially, despite temporary closure during World War I and significant upheaval in the region.
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