About Us Aben Zoar Caravan #133 Southern California Region, Monrovia, Ca The Order of Alhambra is a Catholic organization and ministry that assists the developmentally disabled and handicapped. The Order of Alhambra is named after the ancient palace in Granada, Spain where the Moors surrendered to Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492 after occupying Spain for almost 900 years.  The Order has taken that occupation as its historic theme.

The symbols, the red tower of Castile and the crescent of the Saracen have been chosen in recognition of an advanced and accomplished society. The members of the Order wear fezes which are white to denote purity.  The names of caravans are taken from Spanish cities events, and people of the period of the Moorish occupation.  Aben Zoar was the name of a Moorish pharmacist whose work was studied until comparatively recent times. 

Many members of St. Luke Parish are actively involved with the Order of Alhambra in Aben Zoar Caravan #133.  The Caravan was chartered on Nov. 23, 1958 through the loving support of Msgr. John Birch at St. Luke Church.  It is a local chapter now located in Monrovia and part of the Southern California Region.  Aben Zoar is involved with Marian Homes, Inc and the Knights of Columbus.  Aben Zoar members who are also members of St. Luke Parish assist handicapped and developmentally disabled people.

Mission
A fraternal organization of Catholic men dedicated to assisting the developmentally disabled. The Catholic Church approves of the Alhambra and its activities.  Cardinals, Bishops and Priests belong to the Order throughout North America as well as thousands of private citizens of all trades and professions.

• About Alhambra House
Alhambra House provides assisted living for six young men with developmental disabilities. Sir Noble Manny Castillo, along with Supreme Chamberlain Bob Santos, was instrumental in obtaining a grant of $55,000 from our Order to the Marian Homes for the purchase of the home in 1996. Members of our Caravan continue to provide financial support to the home.

• About Marion Homes
Marian Homes is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1987.  The first home was named "Gabriel House," although the legal name is "Marian Homes for the Physicality Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled."  The second home is called the "Alhambra House."  It is geared toward six developmentally disabled men and opened in June of 1996.  The house was established with a grant from the International Order of Alhambra.  The third home is the "Alleluia House," which serves six women and having opened in February 2000. 

Points of Interest
> Aben Zoar Caravan # 133
> International Order of Alhambra
> Marian Homes, Inc.