Ecclesiastical decoration

An ecclesiastical decoration is an order or a decoration conferred by a head of a church.

Star of Order of St. Sava

Catholic ecclesiastical decorations

Orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See
Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See
AwardNotes
Blessed sword and hatGift offered by popes to Catholic monarchs or other secular recipients in recognition of their defense of Christendom
Golden RoseConferred as a token of reverence or affection to churches and sanctuaries, royalty, military figures, and governments
Fidei et VirtutiDecoration for military merit bestowed by the Holy See during the Italian unification
Pro Petri SedeDecoration for military merit bestowed by the Holy See in the Second Italian War of Independence
Benemerenti medalFor long and exceptional service to the Catholic Church
Jerusalem Pilgrim's CrossSupport for Christian holy sites during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Lauretan CrossMerit in relation to the Basilica della Santa Casa
Papal Lateran CrossRecognition of merit bestowed by the Cathedral chapter of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran with authorization of the Holy See.
Per Artem ad Deum MedalPresented by the Pontifical Council for Culture in recognition of the achievements which contribute to the promotion of dialogue between the diversity of cultures in the contemporary world and thus promote man as an individual
Pro Ecclesia et PontificeConferred for distinguished service to the Roman Catholic Church by lay people and clergy

Other Catholic distinctions
AwardPresented byRecognizes
James Cardinal Gibbons MedalCatholic University of AmericaDistinguished and meritorious service to the Roman Catholic Church, the United States of America, or The Catholic University of America
John Courtney Murray AwardCatholic Theological Society of AmericaWork on religious liberty
Laetare MedalUniversity of Notre DameOutstanding service to the Catholic Church and society
Order of Saint Ignatius of AntiochSyriac Catholic ChurchLay order. Recognised as legitimate ecclesiastical decorations by the International Commission on Orders of Chivalry (2006):[1]
Order of Saint Michael (Bavaria)Archbishop of CologneMilitary order
Order of Saint Nicholas (Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Newton)Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of NewtonLay order
Pacem in Terris AwardQuad Cities Pacem in Terris CoalitionIndividual achievements in peace and justice, not only in their country but in the world
Patriarchal Order of the Holy Cross of JerusalemMelkite Catholic Patriarchate of AntiochPromote Catholic faith and to support religious, cultural and social works of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in the Holy Land. Recognised as legitimate ecclesiastical decorations by the International Commission on Orders of Chivalry (2006):[1]
Patronal MedalCatholic University of America, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate ConceptionDistinguished service in the advancement of Marian devotion, theology, or general appreciation of the place of Mary in the life of the Catholic Church
Paul VI PrizePaul VI InstituteIndividuals or institutions who, with their studies and their works, have contributed to the growth of the religious meaning in the world
Ratzinger PrizeRatzinger FoundationThose who perform promising scholarly research relating to or expounding upon Pope Benedict XVI's work
Saint Albert AwardSociety of Catholic ScientistsTo a Catholic scientist whose life and work give witness to the harmony that exists between the vocation of scientist and the life of faith[2]

Local ecclesiastical distinctions

Other

The Order of Saint Michael (Bavaria) (active 1693-1918), could also be said to initially have had shared traits of an ecclesiastical decoration, as awarded by the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne.

Expanding Reason of the Joseph Ratzinger Foundation, established in 2017. [8]

Eastern Orthodox ecclesiastical decorations

Several autocephalous churches of the Eastern Orthodox communion award ecclesiastical decorations.

AwardGiven byRecognizes
Archons of the Ecumenical PatriarchateEcumenical Patriarch of ConstantinopleLaity for service to those portions of the Eastern Orthodox Church under the patriarch's particular guidance. The archons are organized in two orders:
    • The "Order of Saint Andrew" (est. 1966) for Archons subject to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
    • The "Brotherhood of the Most Holy Lady Pammakaristos" (est. 1991) for the rest of the world
Order of Holy Prince Daniel of MoscowRussian Orthodox ChurchServices in the revival of spiritual life in Russia
Order of Kantakuzina Katarina BrankovićMetropolitanate of Zagreb and LjubljanaSpecial merits to the Serbian Orthodox Church in Croatia, Slovenia and Italy (est. 2007)
Order of Saint Righteous Grand Duke Dmitry DonskoyRussian Orthodox ChurchCourageous service to the Russian state or contributions to cooperation between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian Armed Forces
Order of St. Sava Kingdom of Serbia / YugoslaviaMeritorious achievements in the arts, science, education and religion. Awarded by the Serbian Orthodox Church since 1985. This decoration revives an order of merits awarded from 1883 to 1945 by the Kingdom of Serbia, the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Patriarchal Cross of RomaniaRomanian Orthodox ChurchEcclesiastical service

Others include:

Anglican Communion
Main article: Lambeth Awards

In addition to the Lambeth degree, the Archbishop of Canterbury awards the following to recognise outstanding service in various fields.[9]

Methodism

See also

References
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  2. https://www.catholicscientists.org/about/St.-Albert-Award
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  4. "» The Order of St. Nicholas". Melkite.org. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
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  7. "The King of Morocco Mohamad VI Awards Prince Alwaleed His 60th Honorary Medal | Kingdom Holding Company". Kingdom.com.sa. 2011-12-18. Archived from the original on 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
  8. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/ratzinger-foundation-unveils-new-prize-announces-american-winners-92028
  9. "Archbishop of Canterbury announces new set of awards".
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