As per tradition, the newly elected Superior General has adopted a coat of arms and a motto, which we present below.

The pomegranate surmounted by the cross is the symbol of the Hospitaller Order and its Founder, Saint John of God. It recalls Granada, the Spanish city where the Saint began his work of mercy, and whose name in Spanish means precisely "pomegranate."

Inside the pomegranate, on the left half, is depicted the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, one of the most venerated Marian icons in the world. Chosen as the symbol of the 70th General Chapter, held in Częstochowa (Poland) from October 15 to November 7, 2024, it represents the protection and guidance of the Virgin Mary over the new government and the entire Family of the Order.

On the right half, the sword and heart, inspired by the coat of arms that still appears today on the façade of the Venegas family house in Granada, recall the motto of Saint John of God: El corazón mande ("Let the heart command"). This principle guided the Saint from the very beginning of his mission when, precisely in the atrium of the Venegas House, he began to offer shelter and hospitality to the poor of the city. Rays of light radiate from the heart, symbolizing the presence of the Order in 54 countries worldwide.

The figures surrounding the pomegranate represent the Family of Saint John of God in its diversity and universality, evoking the value of synodality, which is fundamental in today's Church.

Finally, the motto "GENEROUS IN CHARITY" expresses the Order's commitment to living charity with love, compassion, and humanity, responding concretely to the needs of the world.

The election of Fra Pascal Ahodegnon as Superior General under the auspices of the Virgin of Częstochowa highlights a special connection with the tradition and mission of the Order, which is dedicated to serving the sick and those in need. The presence of this Marian icon underscores the spiritual dimension and trust in the maternal guidance of the Virgin, accompanying the Order on its future path.