These relics are venerated in the Church of Saint John of God in Granada, Spain, built in 1757.

Clerical support for Francisco Franco's right-wing Nationalists, who killed tens of thousands of civilians, resulted in reprisals including the burning of a number of churches in Granada and all over Spain, and the murder of hundreds of clergy and members of religious institutes.

Among the Order's objectives are to encourage, advocate and spread any kind of activity (artistic, economic, cultural or architectonic) which could contribute to the conservation and improvement of the grave of Saint John of God, whose defense is sworn by the Knights.

The formal uniform of the knights is composed of a white cloak and hood; a red one is worn by the Chancellor of the Order.

Alternatively, the knight can wear a dark-blue suit with golden buttons, on which the emblem of the Order is engraved.