List of ecclesiastical decorations

This list of ecclesiastical decorations is an index to notable decorations, awards and medals bestowed by the various Christian churches or by institutions such as universities closely associated with these churches.

Star of Order of St. Sava

Catholic ecclesiastical decorations

Orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See

Award	Notes
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

Other Catholic distinctions

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
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
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[1]

Eastern Orthodox 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
Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow	Russian Orthodox Church	Services in the revival of spiritual life in Russia
Order of Kantakuzina Katarina Branković	Metropolitanate of Zagreb and Ljubljana	Special merits to the Serbian Orthodox Church in Croatia, Slovenia and Italy
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	Kingdom of Serbia / Yugoslavia	Meritorious achievements in the arts, science, education and religion
Patriarchal Cross of Romania	Romanian Orthodox Church	Ecclesiastical service

Anglican ecclesiastical decorations

Award	Recognizes
Archbishop of Canterbury's Award for Outstanding Service to the Anglican Communion	Exceptional service to the Anglican Church
Cross of St Augustine	Significant contributions to the life of the worldwide Communion, or to a particular autonomous church within Anglicanism, or members of other traditions who have made a conspicuous contribution to ecumenism

Methodist ecclesiastical decorations

Award	Conferred by	Recognizes
Honourable Order of Jerusalem[2]	World Methodist Council	Exceptional service to the Methodist Church[3][2]

References

https://www.catholicscientists.org/about/St.-Albert-Award
Hodges, Sam (6 September 2016). "World Methodist Conference concludes in Houston". United Methodist News Service. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
"Living Together...In Unity...Amid Diversity...For Ministry" (PDF). The Advance Journal. 2. 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2020.

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[1] ttps://www.catholicscientists.org/about/St.-Albert-Award

[Hodges2016-2] Hodges, Sam (6 September 2016). "World Methodist Conference concludes in Houston". United Methodist News Service. Retrieved 7 January 2020.

[3] "Living Together...In Unity...Amid Diversity...For Ministry" (PDF). The Advance Journal. 2. 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2020.