An ecclesiastical decoration is an order or a decoration conferred by a head of a church.
An ecclesiastical decoration is an order or a decoration conferred by a head of a church.
| Award | Notes |
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| Blessed sword and hat | Gift offered by popes to Catholic monarchs or other secular recipients in recognition of their defense of Christendom |
| Golden Rose | Conferred as a token of reverence or affection to churches and sanctuaries, royalty, military figures, and governments |
| Fidei et Virtuti | Decoration for military merit bestowed by the Holy See during the Italian unification |
| Pro Petri Sede | Decoration for military merit bestowed by the Holy See in the Second Italian War of Independence |
| Benemerenti medal | For long and exceptional service to the Catholic Church |
| Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross | Support for Christian holy sites during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land |
| Lauretan Cross | Merit in relation to the Basilica della Santa Casa |
| Papal Lateran Cross | Recognition of merit bestowed by the Cathedral chapter of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran with authorization of the Holy See. |
| Per Artem ad Deum Medal | Presented 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 Pontifice | Conferred for distinguished service to the Roman Catholic Church by lay people and clergy |
| Award | Presented by | Recognizes |
|---|---|---|
| James Cardinal Gibbons Medal | Catholic University of America | Distinguished and meritorious service to the Roman Catholic Church, the United States of America, or The Catholic University of America |
| John Courtney Murray Award | Catholic Theological Society of America | Work on religious liberty |
| Laetare Medal | University of Notre Dame | Outstanding service to the Catholic Church and society |
| Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch | Syriac Catholic Church | Lay order. Recognised as legitimate ecclesiastical decorations by the International Commission on Orders of Chivalry (2006): [1] |
| Order of Saint Michael (Bavaria) | Archbishop of Cologne | Military order |
| Order of Saint Nicholas (Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Newton) | Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Newton | Lay order |
| Pacem in Terris Award | Quad Cities Pacem in Terris Coalition | Individual achievements in peace and justice, not only in their country but in the world |
| Patriarchal Order of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem | Melkite Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch | Promote 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 Medal | Catholic University of America, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Distinguished 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 Prize | Paul VI Institute | Individuals or institutions who, with their studies and their works, have contributed to the growth of the religious meaning in the world |
| Ratzinger Prize | Ratzinger Foundation | Those who perform promising scholarly research relating to or expounding upon Pope Benedict XVI's work |
| Saint Albert Award | Society of Catholic Scientists | To 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] |
Several autocephalous churches of the Eastern Orthodox communion award ecclesiastical decorations.
| Award | Given by | Recognizes |
|---|---|---|
| Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate | Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople | Laity for service to those portions of the Eastern Orthodox Church under the patriarch's particular guidance. The archons are organized in two orders:
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| Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow | Russian Orthodox Church | Services in the revival of spiritual life in Russia |
| Order of Saint Righteous Grand Duke Dmitry Donskoy | Russian Orthodox Church | Courageous service to the Russian state or contributions to cooperation between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian Armed Forces |
| Order of St. Sava | Serbian Orthodox Church | Meritorious achievements in the arts, science, education and religion. |
| Patriarchal Cross of Romania | Romanian Orthodox Church | Ecclesiastical service |
Others include:
In addition to the Lambeth degree, the Archbishop of Canterbury awards the following to recognise outstanding service in various fields. [8]
In Christian denominations, an archbishop is a bishop of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as the Catholic Church, there are many archbishops who either have jurisdiction over an ecclesiastical province in addition to their own archdiocese, or are otherwise granted a titular archbishopric. In others, such as the Lutheran Church of Sweden, the title is only borne by the leader of the denomination.
In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
Full communion is a communion or relationship of full agreement among different Christian denominations or Christian individuals that share certain essential principles of Christian theology. Views vary among denominations on exactly what constitutes full communion, but typically when two or more denominations are in full communion it enables services and celebrations, such as the Eucharist, to be shared among congregants or clergy of any of them with the full approval of each.
Ecumenism – also called interdenominationalism, or ecumenicalism – is the concept and principle that Christians who belong to different Christian denominations should work together to develop closer relationships among their churches and promote Christian unity. The adjective ecumenical is thus applied to any non-denominational initiative that encourages greater cooperation and union among Christian denominations and churches.
The highest-ranking bishops in Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, the Catholic Church, the Hussite Church, Church of the East, and some Independent Catholic Churches are termed patriarchs.
Patriarchate /'peɪtria:rkət/ is an ecclesiological term in Christianity, designating the office and jurisdiction of an ecclesiastical patriarch. According to Christian tradition three patriarchates were established by the apostles as apostolic sees in the 1st century: Rome, Antioch, and Alexandria. Constantinople was added in the 4th century and Jerusalem in the 5th century. Eventually, together, these five were recognised as the pentarchy by the Council of Chalcedon in 451.
An exarch was the holder of any of various historical offices, some of them being political or military and others being ecclesiastical.
The Patriarch of Antioch is a traditional title held by the bishop of Antioch. As the traditional "overseer" of the first gentile Christian community, the position has been of prime importance in Pauline Christianity from its earliest period. This diocese is one of the few for which the names of its bishops from the apostolic beginnings have been preserved. Today five churches use the title of patriarch of Antioch: one Oriental Orthodox ; three Eastern Catholic ; and one Eastern Orthodox.
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church, or Melkite Byzantine Catholic Church, is an Eastern Catholic church in full communion with the Holy See as part of the worldwide Catholic Church. Its chief pastor is Patriarch Youssef Absi, headquartered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition in Damascus, Syria. The Melkites, who are Byzantine Rite Catholics, trace their history to the early Christians of Antioch, formerly part of Syria and now in Turkey, of the 1st century AD, where Christianity was introduced by Saint Peter.
Patriarchate, Archdiocese, Diocese, Territory, or Exarchate of Jerusalem may refer to:
The Melkite Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch is the only actual residential Patriarchate of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. It was formed in 1724 when a portion of the Orthodox Church of Antioch went into communion with Rome, becoming an Eastern Catholic Church, while the rest of the ancient Patriarchate continues in full communion with the rest of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The Catholic Church in Israel is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, in full communion with the Holy See in Rome. The Catholic Church in Israel is divided into three main jurisdictions: the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, and the Salesian Mission. Each of these jurisdictions has its own responsibilities and areas of operation.
Elias Zoghby was the Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop of Baalbek and a leading advocate of Catholic-Orthodox ecumenism. He is best known for his ecumenical interventions during Vatican II and his 1995 Profession of Faith, known as the Zoghby Initiative, which attempted to re-establish communion between the Melkite Greek Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church while maintaining communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
John Denver Faris is an American Chorbishop of the Syriac Maronite Church of Antioch, serving the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. He is a canon lawyer of the Eastern Catholic Church, and an expert called upon for dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Christian Churches.
The term Roman Catholic is used to differentiate the Catholic Church and its members in full communion with the pope in Rome from other Christians who identify as "Catholic". It is also sometimes used to differentiate adherents to the Latin Church and its use of the Roman Rite from Catholics of the Eastern Catholic Churches. It is not the official name preferred by the Holy See or bishops in full communion with the pope as a designation for their faith or institution.
The Cross of St Augustine is an award of merit in the gift of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is awarded to members of the Anglican Communion who have made significant contributions to the life of the worldwide Communion, or to a particular autonomous church within Anglicanism. It is also awarded to members of other traditions who have made a conspicuous contribution to ecumenism. It is the second highest international award for service within Anglicanism.
The Lambeth Awards are awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury. In addition to the Lambeth degrees, there are a number of non-academic awards. Before 2016, these awards consisted of the Lambeth Cross, the Canterbury Cross, and the Cross of St Augustine. In 2016, these awards were expanded with six new awards named after previous Archbishops of Canterbury.
The Maronite Church is an Eastern Catholic sui iuris particular church in full communion with the pope and the worldwide Catholic Church, with self-governance under the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches. The current head of the Maronite Church is Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, who was elected in March 2011 following the resignation of Patriarch Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir. The current seat of the Maronite Patriarchate is in Bkerke, northeast of Beirut, Lebanon. Officially known as the Antiochene Syriac Maronite Church, it is part of Syriac Christianity by liturgy and heritage.
The Holy Qurobo or Holy Qurbono refers to the Eucharist as celebrated in Syro-Antiochene Rite and the liturgical books containing rubrics for its celebration. West Syriac Rite includes various descendants of the Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. It consists of two distinct liturgical traditions: the Maronite Rite, and the Jacobite Rite. The major Anaphora of both the traditions is the Divine Liturgy of Saint James in Syriac language. The Churches are primarily based in the Middle East, Africa, and India.
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