The Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius is an award conferred by the Republic of N. Macedonia. Their nationality is Macedonians.
It has had three incarnations :
Royal Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Царски Орден на Кирил и Методий | |
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Type | Dynastic Order |
Royal house | House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Koháry |
Religious affiliation | Bulgarian Orthodox |
Ribbon | Light Orange. |
Eligibility | The Bulgarian Monarch and Heir Foreign Heads of State |
Status | Rarely currently constituted |
Grand Master [1] | King Simeon II |
Grades | Knight [2] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None (Highest) |
Next (lower) | Royal Order of Saint Alexander |
![]() The ribbon of the Order |
The Order was established on 18 May 1909 by Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (grandfather of current formerly-Tsar Simeon II), the first Grand Cross of this order to be awarded to the highest state officials.
It consisted of one class: Knight, represented by a collar, sash and breast-star.
The collar of the members is gilded-silver and alternately shows a standing, crowned lion facing left and a fleur-de-lis.
The ribbon of the Order is pale orange. [3]
The badge of the Order is a gilded Byzantine cross enameled in light blue. In the cross angles, green enameled beams are mounted, on each of which is a stylized lily. In the medallion resting figures of Saints Cyril and Methodius are seen standing side by side. The medallion is edged with a golden ring on the blue enameled inscription "EX ORIENTE LUX" (light coming from the east).
The breast star has the shape of a Maltese cross and is made of silver. In the cross angles blazing flames are seen with applied lily. In the centre of the cross is a representation of a seraph.
Former King Simeon II of Bulgaria considers this version of the order to be his dynastic order and wears it - from left shoulder to right hip - on official occasions such as the wedding of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and Daniel Westling [ citation needed ]
Order of Cyril and Methodius | |
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![]() 1st Class Order of Cyril and Methodius | |
Awarded by People's Republic of Bulgaria | |
Type | Order |
Status | Obsolete |
Grades | Three |
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The People's Republic of Bulgaria instituted the Order of Cyril and Methodius (the word Saints was dropped under the communist regime). It was awarded as an honour in the fields of science, culture, or painting
It consisted of three classes: First class, Second class and Third class
The prize is a round medal with red, blue or white enamel background. It shows the image of the Saints in relief. In the left side, Cyril, who holds a scroll with the first four letters of the Cyrillic alphabet in the hands. Slightly offset to the right behind Methodius with a Bible under his arm. One five-pointed star is seen on the top of the medal, hanging from a light-blue ribbon.
The medal is worn on the left chest.
Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius | |
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Awarded by President of Bulgaria | |
Type | Order |
Awarded for | merits in the fields of art, science, educationa and culture. |
Status | Currently constituted |
Grades | Three |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Stara Planina |
Next (lower) | Order of Civil Merit Order of Military Merit |
![]() The ribbon of the Order |
The Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius was reinstated on 29 May 2003 as the second order of the republic after the Order of Stara Planina and is awarded for merit in the fields of art, science, education and culture. [4]
There are three grades: Collar, 1st Class (Officer) and 2nd Class (Knight) [4]
The order's insignia is inspired by the shape of the tsarist era:
The ribbon of the Order is orange [4]
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