PAN-CHURCH AWARDS OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Church-wide awards

- a type of awards of the Russian Orthodox Church, determined by
the “Regulations on awards of the Russian Orthodox Church”
[1]

In 1698, Emperor Peter I established the first Russian order in honor of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called. This order was awarded for military exploits and government activities. Under Emperor Paul I, this order was awarded to Metropolitan Gabriel (Petrov). Since that time, the Orthodox clergy began to be awarded the following orders of the Russian Empire, which upon presentation were consecrated with a special rite:

Saint Andrew the First-Called;
St. Vladimir, four degrees;
Saint Alexander Nevsky;
St. Anne, three degrees;
Saint George the Victorious.

In the century, the Russian Orthodox Church established its own orders and medals. The first of these was the Order of Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir, established in 1957 for the 40th anniversary of the restoration of the Patriarchate in Russia.

Nowadays, church-wide awards of the Russian Orthodox Church include:

Order of the Russian Orthodox Church
medals of the Russian Orthodox Church
patriarchal insignia
patriarchal letters
awards and insignia of synodal institutions
diocesan awards and insignia

Orders

The Orders of the Russian Orthodox Church were established as a reward for merit in the spiritual and civil fields and to encourage zeal for the good and benefit of the Holy Church and the Fatherland. The supreme commander of all orders of the Russian Orthodox Church is His Holiness the Patriarch.

The Russian Orthodox Church has the following orders:

Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called
Order of Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir
Order of Glory and Honor
Order of St. Alexy, Metropolitan of Kyiv, Moscow and All Rus'
Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh
Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow
Order of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga
Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov
Order of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna
Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Dimitri Donskoy
Order of St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow
Order of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow
Order of St. Nicholas Equal to the Apostles, Archbishop of Japan
Order of St. Andrew the Iconographer
Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon
Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Demetrius

A common celebration for all orders is established on November 21, the day of St. Archangel Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers.

Order banners

Each order has an order banner, which is made according to the model of church banners and is a rectangular panel (190cm x 80cm) with fringe, hanging on a crossbar and attached to a pole.
The top of the banner has a dome shape and is crowned with a cross (the top of the banner of the Order of Glory and Honor is not crowned with a cross). The colors of the order's banner repeat the colors of the ribbon of the corresponding order.

On the front side of the order banner there is a star of the first degree of the corresponding order.

The order banner is made in one copy and stored in the order temple specified in the statute of the order, together with other order regalia (the banner of the Order of Glory and Honor is in the Throne Hall of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior).

On the day of the main patronal feast of the order's temple, the banner can be carried out to participate in the procession of the Cross. The honorary right to carry the order banner has the order bearer appointed by the order meeting.

Order meetings

Persons awarded orders of the Russian Orthodox Church are united in order meetings.

Assemblies are formed by the diocesan bishop from persons awarded each degree of the order. The number of members of the assembly is also determined by the diocesan bishop.

The congregations take care of the pious life of their members, their participation in the social programs of the Church, the provision of assistance to orphanages, shelters, almshouses, places of charity and everything contained in them, the support of persons who find themselves in places of imprisonment and the correction of their morality. The meetings determine such institutions and select responsible order bearers for each of them.

One of the most important directions in the activities of the meetings is concern for the upbringing of the younger generation in the faith of Christ and love for the Holy Church. In this regard, the congregations do everything in their power to teach the fundamentals of the Orthodox faith in schools, lyceums, institutes and other educational institutions in accordance with secular legislation.

The congregations are charged with constant care, care for the splendor and assistance in the maintenance of not only the general church order churches specified in the statutes of each order, but also diocesan ones, if they are established by a decision of the diocesan bishop.

The chairman of the meeting is the diocesan bishop.

News chronicle of the Kaluga diocese:

Regulations on liturgical and hierarchical awards of the Russian Orthodox Church

22 February 2011

Regulations on liturgical and hierarchical awards of the Russian Orthodox Church

I. PREAMBLE

The liturgical-hierarchical awards of the Russian Orthodox Church are a form of encouragement to the clergy and monastics for their labors and services to Orthodoxy - in pastoral service, theological, scientific and administrative activities, revival of spiritual life, restoration of churches, missionary, charitable, social and educational works.

II. ABOUT THE LIGOLOGICAL-HIERARCHICAL AWARDS OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Liturgical-hierarchical awards serve to encourage bishops and clergy, testifying to their worthy performance of church service.

The liturgical and hierarchical awards are:

promotion in rank;
special elements of liturgical vestments;
differences in the performance of divine services (presentation of the cross, serving the Divine Liturgy with the royal doors open until “Our Father...” or until the Cherubic Song).

In accordance with the gradation, awards are presented in strict sequence. There are awards for the episcopate, the priesthood and the diaconate. The awarding of the priesthood and diaconate is carried out by the ruling diocesan bishop or, with his blessing, by the vicar bishop. When conferring hierarchical awards, the bishop exclaims: “Axios.”

Clerical awards in the form of liturgical distinctions determine the hierarchical place of the clergyman during divine services at the cathedral service. If there are equal awards, priority belongs to the senior in ordination, provided that none of the clergy holds positions in the general church or diocesan leadership.

III. LIGURARY AND HIERARCHICAL AWARDS OF THE EPISCOPATE

The successive rewards for the episcopacy are:

elevation to the rank of archbishop;
elevation to the rank of metropolitan.

Elevation to the rank of archbishop and metropolitan is carried out on the initiative and decision of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.

When elevated to the rank of archbishop, the recipient is granted the right to wear a cross on his hood, and when elevated to the rank of metropolitan, the recipient is granted the right to wear a white hood with a cross.

The right to wear the second panagia belongs to His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' and His Beatitude the Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine.

In addition, the right to wear a second panagia within the limits of his canonical inheritance may be awarded by decision of the Patriarch for special merits to an outstanding hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The Patriarchal Panagia is one of the highest awards of the Russian Orthodox Church, which can be awarded to the Right Reverend Archpastors in exceptional cases, for special services to the Church. The award is made by the will and decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', regardless of length of service and previous awards.

The right to present the cross during divine services belongs to His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' and His Beatitude the Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine (within Ukraine).

The right to present a cross during divine services can be awarded as the highest hierarchical award, within the limits of their destinies, to metropolitans who have the right to wear two panagias. The award is made by the will and decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.

IV. LIGURARY AND HIERARCHICAL AWARDS FOR PRESBYTERS

The successive rewards for the priesthood are:

Gaiter. The award is made by decree of the diocesan bishop no earlier than three years after the consecration of the recipient. Wearing rules: hung over the left shoulder and descended from the right side below the waist to the hip.

Kamilavka. The award is made by decree of the diocesan bishop no earlier than three years after the award of the breechcloth. Rules for wearing: during divine services (removed in cases provided for by the liturgical charter), as well as during official and ceremonial events. Kamilavka should be purple. After being awarded a kamilavka, the awarded cleric receives the right to wear a skufia of the same color (the right to wear a black skufia, both in the church and outside the church, belongs to every presbyter from the day of his ordination).

Pectoral cross. The award is made by decree of the diocesan bishop no earlier than three years after the award of the kamilavka (for monastics - the breech cloth). Rules for wearing: worn during divine services over vestments, in everyday settings - over a cassock.
The rank of archpriest. The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' no earlier than five years after awarding the pectoral cross. In exceptional cases, an award may be given before the end of this period (for example, in connection with an appointment to a high-ranking - church-wide or diocesan - position), but not earlier than after ten years of service in the rank of presbyter. Note. The rite of installation as abbot, provided for in the bishop's office, must be performed on persons appointed by the Holy Synod as abbots or governors of monasteries, even in cases where such are bishops or archimandrites. At the same time, the abbot is given a staff. For persons appointed abbots (vicars) of monasteries before the entry into force of these Regulations, the rite of installation as abbot with the presentation of a staff should be performed at the earliest opportunity. The hegumen takes first place among the presbyters when performing divine services in the monastery entrusted to him during the period of his abbot. In case of leaving the position, the title of abbot is retained in memory of the labors incurred.
Mace. The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' no earlier than five years after the elevation to the rank of archpriest (five years after the laying of the pectoral cross for monastics, but no less than ten years of service in the rank of presbyter). Wearing rules: hung under the phelonion over the shoulder, with the club worn on the right and the legguard on the left. Note. The primacy of honor during cathedral service is determined as follows: hieromonks who have the right to carry a club stand before archpriests who do not have this right; hieromonks and archpriests who have the right to bear the club stand in the order determined by the seniority of consecration.
Cross with decorations. The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' no earlier than five years after awarding the club (seven years for hieromonks awarded the club). Rules for wearing: worn during divine services over vestments, in everyday settings - over a cassock.
Miter (for archpriests), the rank of archimandrite (for monastics). The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' no earlier than five years after the award with a cross with decorations. Note. When elevated to the rank of archimandrite, a miter is placed at the same time. Rules for wearing: exclusively during divine services (removed in cases provided for by the liturgical regulations).
The right to serve the Divine Liturgy with the royal doors open until the Cherubic Song. The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' no earlier than five years after the award of the miter.
The right to serve the Divine Liturgy with the royal doors open according to “Our Father...”. The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' no earlier than five years after the award of the right to serve the Divine Liturgy with the royal doors open until the Cherubic Song. Note: By decree of His Holiness the Patriarch, a temple or monastery may be given the right to serve the Divine Liturgy in it with the royal doors open according to “Our Father...”.
Patriarchal pectoral cross. Awards are made in exceptional cases, for special church merits, by the will and decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', regardless of length of service and previous awards. Rules for wearing: a cleric who has been awarded the right to wear the Patriarchal Cross by His Holiness the Patriarch can wear it as a second cross. In everyday settings, the Patriarchal Cross is worn over the cassock, and during divine services over the vestments. Clerics awarded the Patriarchal Pectoral Cross have primacy of honor over other clerics who do not have such an award. Clerics who have been awarded the right to wear the Patriarchal Cross and are subsequently called to serve as hierarchs may wear it during divine services instead of the usual cross with decorations.
San of Protopresbyter. The award is made in exceptional cases, for special church merits, on the initiative and decision of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.

V. LIGURARY AND HIERARCHICAL AWARDS OF DEACONS

The successive rewards for the diaconate are:

Double orarion. The award is made by decree of the diocesan bishop no earlier than five years after the consecration of the recipient. Rules for wearing: on the left shoulder, over the surplice; the front end of the orarion goes down from the left shoulder under the right arm, then the orarium is girded around the back, and then it goes down over the left shoulder.
The rank of protodeacon for the white clergy. The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' no earlier than five years after the award of the double orarium.
Kamilavka. The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' no earlier than five years after elevation to the rank of protodeacon. Rules for wearing: during worship (removed in cases provided for by the charter), as well as during official and ceremonial events. Kamilavka should be purple. An archdeacon awarded the right to wear a kamilavka can wear a purple skufia (the right to wear a black skufia outside the church belongs to every deacon from the day of his ordination).
The rank of archdeacon (for monastics). Senior hierodeacons in monasteries can be elevated to the rank of archdeacon (but not less than after ten years of service). The award is made by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. Note. The rank of Patriarchal Archdeacon, by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch, can be awarded to a protodeacon who heads the deacons at Patriarchal services. The Patriarchal Archdeacon has primacy of honor over other deacons of the Russian Orthodox Church.

VI. AWARDS FOR BABIES AND NUNES OF NUNNY MONASTERIES

Nuns appointed by the Holy Synod as abbess of monasteries are elevated to the dignity of abbot with the presentation of a staff and the laying on of a pectoral cross. If they leave their position, they do not have the right to wear a pectoral cross or use a staff, but they are given the dignity of abbess in memory of the labors they have endured.

For special merits, by decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', an abbess or nun may be awarded the right to wear a pectoral cross and a cross with decorations. The right to wear a cross bestowed as a personal award is retained for life.

In exceptional cases, on the initiative and decree of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', regardless of length of service and previous awards, abbess may be awarded the right to wear the Patriarchal Cross. In this case, the Patriarchal Cross is worn as a second cross.

VII. RULES FOR USING THE WAND AND STAFF

The rod serves as a sign of power over subordinates and legal control over them. The archpastoral staff is the external distinctive sign of the episcopal rank. The archpastoral staff also has a sulok (quadrangular board). A type of staff used outside of worship is a staff. The patriarchal rod is the external distinctive sign of the patriarchal rank. Within the Russian Orthodox Church, His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' uses a staff without a sulka during divine services and enters the altar with it through the royal doors. The same right has His Beatitude the Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

When His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' visits the dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church, the diocesan bishop of the given diocese has the right to use the rod and staff in the presence of His Holiness the Patriarch. In all other cases, the bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church do not use the rod and staff in the presence of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.

When conducting church-wide events headed by His Holiness the Patriarch or with his participation, the baton during divine services and the staff outside of divine services are used only by His Holiness the Patriarch, and in his absence (or if he does not perform divine services) - by the leading (performing divine services) bishop. Vicar bishops do not use a staff in the presence of a diocesan bishop and a staff in the presence of a diocesan bishop.

If a divine service or event is not held in the Patriarchal diocese or stauropegial monasteries, during the cathedral service, in the absence of the Patriarch, the staff is used by the first hierarch and the diocesan bishop, and outside of divine services, each bishop can use the staff.

Abbots (vicars) and abbesses of monasteries have the right to use a wooden abbot's staff according to their position, within the boundaries of their monastery. In case of leaving the position, the abbot (vicer) or abbess does not have the right to use the abbot's staff.

During the bishop's service, concelebrating abbots (vicars) do not have the right to use the hegumen's staff, as well as in the presence of the bishop - outside of the service. The latter also applies to the abbess of monasteries. Vicars cannot use a staff during divine services and in the presence of the diocesan bishop - the holy archimandrite of the given monastery. The abbot (vicar) can use the abbot's staff when performing divine services in the presence of a bishop praying in the church, but not performing the service, who is not the holy archimandrite of the given monastery.

VIII. RIGHT OF AWARD

The decision to award priests with the gilt, kamilavka and pectoral cross, and for deacons with the double orarion is within the competence of the diocesan bishops.

For all other awards, diocesan bishops submit petitions for awards to worthy clergy and abbess of convents to His Holiness the Patriarch.

Information about those awarded the gait, kamilavka and pectoral cross during the year is indicated in the annual reports of diocesan bishops submitted to His Holiness the Patriarch. In the event of a reduction in the established inter-award deadlines for these awards, the report shall indicate the reasons for the reduction.

IX. PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE NOMINATION OF CLERGY FOR AWARDS

Petitions from diocesan bishops for nomination for awards must be sent to His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' before the start of Lent. The lists are drawn up according to the specified form (Table 1) and signed by the diocesan bishop. For each cleric nominated to be awarded the rank of archpriest (for monastics - a club) and miter (for monastics simultaneously with the rank of archimandrite), a service record with a reference signed by the diocesan bishop is attached (in one copy). Awards are made for Easter.

Table 1

№

San, full name

Place of service

Date of Birth

Dates of ordination to priesthood and deaconship

Education

All liturgical and hierarchical awards with the years of their receipt

Existing church-wide orders and medals with the years of their receipt

Reward requested

Basis for nomination for the award

X. ABOUT EXCEPTIONAL CASES THAT ALLOW TO SHORTEN THE ESTABLISHED INTERAWARD TERMS, AND ALSO ABOUT AWARDS ACCORDING TO POSITION

Submissions for extraordinary awards are submitted in a separate report justifying the reasons for reducing the established inter-award deadlines. Inter-award terms can be reduced when a cleric is appointed to a position requiring it or for special ecclesiastical merits.

In the event of the ordination of a protodeacon to the priesthood, the diocesan bishop, in agreement with His Holiness the Patriarch, may elevate him to the rank of archpriest upon ordination.

In certain cases, regardless of years of service, the right to wear the miter and elevation to the rank of archimandrite with the laying of the miter may be awarded to clergy called to fulfill certain positions in the general church structures of the Russian Orthodox Church (clerks of the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, rector of the Epiphany Cathedral, governors of laurels and stauropegial monasteries, chairmen of Synodal departments).

The head of the Russian Spiritual Mission in Jerusalem, elevated to the rank of archimandrite, when serving in the churches of the Spiritual Mission has the right to wear a miter with a cross and use a staff with a sulko.

XI. ON AWARDING GRADUATES OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PERSONS WITH THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC DEGREE

Graduates of theological educational institutions who have a positive reference from the administration and have successfully completed the full course of study may be awarded the following awards by the diocesan bishop:

priests upon completion of the seminary - a gaiter;
priests upon graduation from the academy are called kamilavkas;
priests who have defended their dissertation for the degree of candidate of theology - a pectoral cross;
deacons who defended their dissertation for the degree of candidate of theology - double orarion.

The same rule applies to persons ordained to the priesthood after graduating from religious educational institutions or after defending a candidate's dissertation.*

Persons in the priestly rank who have defended a dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Theology are awarded the Doctor's Cross by His Holiness the Patriarch. The same applies to persons who have a doctorate in theology and are ordained as a priest. The doctor's cross cannot be used during or outside of divine services as a second cross.

* Upon the entry into force of the three-stage system of theological education, bachelors of theology can be awarded the right to wear a legguard, masters of theology - a kamilavka, candidates of theology - a pectoral cross.

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Medals

Medals of the Russian Orthodox Church are of the following types and, according to their significance, are arranged in the following order:

Patriarchal medals, called medals of the corresponding orders (for example, the medal of the Order of Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir) or anniversary medals;
Patriarchal awards;
Medals and award signs of synodal departments and institutions;
Diocesan medals and awards.

Patriarchal medals are awarded to persons who have served for the good of the Church, but whose merits are not yet so great and sufficient for awarding them with insignia of the order. Patriarchal medals of the Russian Orthodox Church have one degree

(with the exception of
the medal of the Order of Glory and Honor
) and are arranged in the following order of seniority:

medal of the Order of St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir;
medal of the Order of Glory and Honor;
medal of the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh;
medal "Patriarchal Gratitude";
medal of the Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow;
medal of the Order of St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga;
medal of the Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov;
medal of the Order of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna;
medal of the Order of St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow;
medal of the Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Dimitry Donskoy;
medal of the Order of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow;
medal of the Order of St. Andrew the Iconographer;
Medal of the Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon.

Medal of the Order of Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on December 25-26, 2012.
What are they awarded for: for many years of service in the priesthood or for services to the Russian Orthodox Church, for useful works for the benefit of Holy Orthodoxy.

Medal of the Order of Glory and Honor

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on December 25, 2009.
Number of degrees: three.
What they are awarded for: for personal contribution to interreligious cooperation, to strengthening peace and friendship between peoples.

Medal of the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Pimen and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on December 26, 1978.
What they are awarded for: for church and peacekeeping services, for efforts to strengthen peace and friendship between peoples.

Medal "Patriarchal Gratitude"

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church dated December 25-26, 2012.
What they are awarded for: persons who have been awarded special Primate attention by His Holiness the Patriarch are awarded.

Medal of the Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Pimen and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on December 28, 1988 in commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus'.
What they are awarded for: for their contribution to the spiritual revival of society.

Medal of the Order of St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on December 25-26, 2012.
What they are awarded for: women for their services in various fields of church, state and public service, as well as for their work for the benefit of their neighbors.

Medal of the Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov

Established: by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on March 25, 2004, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Seraphim of Sarov.
What they are awarded for: for a special contribution to the revival of monasteries, churches, pastoral and church-social activities.

Medal of the Order of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on December 28, 1996 in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna.
What they are awarded for: for missionary and educational work.

Medal of the Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Dimitry Donskoy

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on December 25-26, 2012.
What they are awarded for: for showing courage in defending the fatherland, as well as for providing spiritual and moral support to military personnel.

Medal of the Order of St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on July 17, 2001 in commemoration of the 2000th anniversary of the Nativity of Christ.
What they are awarded for: for personal scientific and organizational contribution to the development of church science and spiritual education.

Medal of the Order of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow

Established: by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on August 21, 2007, in commemoration of the 600th anniversary of the repose of St. Eudokia, in monasticism, Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow.
For what they are awarded: women for their contribution to the development of the social service of the Church, church and social activities, for diligent work in the field of strengthening the spiritual and moral foundations in society, zealous preaching of spiritual and cultural values, for work for the benefit of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Medal of the Order of St. Nicholas Equal to the Apostles, Archbishop of Japan

Established: by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on September 6, 2012 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the repose of St. Nicholas, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Archbishop of Japan.
What they are awarded for: missionary and educational service.

Medal of the Order of St. Andrew the Iconographer

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on February 17, 2001 in commemoration of the 2000th anniversary of the Nativity of Christ.
What they are awarded for: for participation in the beautification of Orthodox churches, for long-term and successful work in the field of icon painting, church architecture, teaching activities in the field of icon painting and church-archaeological disciplines, the publication of books on church art and charitable activities aimed at the beautification of churches.

Medal of the Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon

Established: by determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on February 22, 1995.
What they are awarded for: for active participation in the fight against drug addiction, alcoholism and other harmful phenomena that destroy human health and society, for personal courage in the fight against the spread of drugs.

Awards of the Russian Orthodox Church

Medal of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow

The medal was established by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Pimen and the Holy Synod on December 28, 1988, in commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus'.

Regulations on the medal of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow.

1. The medal of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow is awarded to both clergy and secular persons who have contributed to the spiritual revival of society.

2. The medal has one degree; when awarded, a medal and a certificate are awarded.

3. The medal is worn on the left side of the chest below the church orders.

Description of the medal of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow.

The medal has the shape of a disk, in the center of which there is a relief half-length image of the Saint. Along the bottom of the disk are raised laurel branches, connected at the bottom by a wide ribbon with a cross. On the top of the medal there is an inscription in Church Slavonic: “ST. BLAGOV. KN. DANIIL OF MOSCOW" (“Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow”) On the reverse side of the medal there is an inscription in Church Slavonic: “FOR WORK FOR THE GLORY OF THE HOLY CHURCH.” There is an eight-pointed cross above the inscription, and a small four-pointed one below.

The medal, using an eyelet and a ring, is connected to a block, which is a trapezoid covered with green enamel, enclosed in a golden-colored pentagon.

Cupronickel with gilding, stamping, cold enamel.

Medal diameter: 35 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a pin fastening.

Medal of St. Sergius of Radonezh

The medal was established by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Pimen and the Holy Synod of December 26, 1978. The new design of the medal was approved by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy and the Holy Synod of October 5, 1999.

Regulations on the medal of St. Sergius of Radonezh.

1. The medal of St. Sergius of Radonezh is awarded to clergy of Local Orthodox Churches, representatives of non-Orthodox churches and religious associations, representatives of the public for church and peacemaking services, state and public figures for their efforts to strengthen peace and friendship between peoples.

2. The medal has two degrees; when awarded, a medal and a certificate are awarded.

3. The medal of St. Sergius of Radonezh is worn on the left side of the chest, and in the presence of other medals of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the medal of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow.

Description of the medal of St. Sergius of Radonezh.

I degree

The medal has the shape of a disk with a convex welt along the edge. On its front side in the center is a bust-length relief image of St. Sergius of Radonezh in a cassock and mantle. The right hand is blessing, in the left there is a scroll. On either side of the saint there is an inscription in Church Slavonic script: “ST. PREP.", "SERGY R." (“Holy Venerable Sergius of Radonezh”) Above the saint is a floral ornament, below are two intersecting laurel branches. On the sides are the dates of the life of St. Sergius: “1314”, “1392”. On the reverse side of the medal in the middle there is the motto: “RAISED BY HUMILITY”, below is the number of the sign, above is the sign “Sofrino” (an eight-pointed cross in a circle). In the case of a particularly solemn or anniversary presentation of the award, a commemorative logo is stamped on the reverse side of the medal.

Using an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a figured gilded block with a convex side and three convex dies. The block is covered with green enamel.

Brass with gilding, stamping, cold enamel.

Medal diameter: 43 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a screw fastening.

II degree

The medal “St. Sergius of Radonezh the Wonderworker” of the 2nd degree is similar to the 1st degree, but is made of silver-plated brass.

Brass with silvering, stamping, cold enamel.

Medal diameter: 43 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a screw fastening.

Medal of St. Seraphim of Sarov

The medal was established by the decision of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod on March 25, 2004 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Regulations on the medal of St. Seraphim of Sarov.

1. The medal of the Holy Venerable Seraphim of Sarov is awarded to monastics, laity, and zealots of Orthodoxy for their special contribution to the revival of monasteries, churches, pastoral and church-social activities.

2. The medal has two degrees; when awarded, a medal and a certificate are awarded.

3. The medal is worn on the left side of the chest, and if there are other medals of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the medal of St. Sergius of Radonezh.

Description of the medal of St. Seraphim of Sarov.

I degree

The 1st degree medal is a disk with a convex figured edge in the form of a tourniquet. On its front side in the center there is a round medallion with a bust-length relief image of the Venerable Seraphim of Sarov in a cassock with an epitrachelion. The right hand is blessing. The medallion is made by stamping. Around it on a green enamel field is a convex ornament in the form of a “pearl”, adjacent to the circle of the icon. On the reverse side of the medal in the middle is the date of establishment of the medal, below is the number of the badge.

Using an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a figured block in the form of an equilateral “lily” cross, covered with green enamel and with a convex edge. Between the crossbars there are three convex pearls (twelve in total)

Cupronickel with gilding, stamping, cold enamel.

Medal diameter: 43 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a screw fastening.

II degree

The II degree medal is similar to the I degree, but is made of cupronickel with silver.

Cupronickel with silver, cold enamel.

Medal diameter: 43 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a screw fastening.

Medal of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna

The medal was established by the decree of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of December 28, 1996 in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna - educator of the peoples of Siberia and America.

Regulations on the medal of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna.

1. The medal is awarded to clergy and laity for missionary and educational work.

2. The medal has one degree; when awarded, a medal and a certificate are awarded.

3. The medal is worn on the left side of the chest, and if there are other medals of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the medal of St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Description of the medal of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna.

The medal has the shape of a disk, in the center of which there is a relief waist-length image of St. Innocent against a background of blue enamel, holding the Gospel in his left hand and blessing with his right hand. The image is framed by a gilded belt decorated with two laurel branches. Below on the belt are the years of the life of the Saint “1797-1879”, made in gilded numbers against a background of blue enamel. On the reverse side of the medal there is an inscription across the entire field: “FOR MISSIONARY WORK.”

The medal is connected with a lug and a ring to a gilded pendant in the form of a bracket on a blue ribbon.

Cupronickel with gilding, cold enamel, blue ribbon.

Medal diameter: 36 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a pin fastening.

Medal of St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus'

The medal was established by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of July 17, 2001 in commemoration of the 2000th anniversary of the Nativity of Christ.

Regulations on the medal of St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus'.

1. The Medal of St. Macarius is awarded to ecclesiastical and secular persons for personal scientific and organizational contributions to the development of church science and spiritual enlightenment.

2. The medal has two degrees; when awarded, a medal and a certificate are awarded.

3. The medal is worn on the left side of the chest, and if there are other medals of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the medal of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna.

Description of the medal of St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus'.

I degree

The 1st class medal has the shape of an equal-armed cross with flared ends stylized as scrolls. On the front side of the medal, in the center, is a round medallion with a chest-length image of St. Macarius of Moscow. The face of the saint is turned to heaven. The right hand is blessing, in the left hand there is an unfolded charter. Above the head is the name of the saint, written in Church Slavonic font. Around the medallion, on a belt covered with blue enamel, with a convex gilded edging, is the motto: “FOR SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.” The motto is divided by two stripes painted with red enamel, between which there is an ornamental insert in the form of an eight-pointed star. The letters of the motto and the ornament are convex. In the event of a particularly solemn or anniversary presentation of an award, a commemorative logo is stamped on the reverse side of the medal.

Using an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a figured block with a convex side. The block has a silk ribbon with a wide golden stripe on a white field and two red narrow stripes along the edges.

Brass with gilding, stamping, cold enamel, silk ribbon.

Medal dimensions: 40 x 40 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a pin fastening.

II degree

The 2nd class medal is similar to the 1st class, but is made of silver-plated brass.

Brass with silvering, stamping, cold enamel, silk ribbon.

Medal dimensions: 40 x 40 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a screw fastening.

Medal of St. Andrei Rublev

The medal was established by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod on February 17, 2001 in commemoration of the 2000th anniversary of the Nativity of Christ.

Regulations on the medal of St. Andrei Rublev.

1. The medal of St. Andrei Rublev is awarded to government officials and officials, clergy and laity who take part in the beautification of Orthodox churches.

2. The medal of St. Andrei Rublev is awarded for long-term and successful work in the field of icon painting, church architecture, teaching activities in the field of icon painting and church-archaeological disciplines, publishing books on church art and charitable activities aimed at beautifying churches.

3. The medal has two degrees; when awarded, a medal and a certificate are awarded.

4. The medal is worn on the left side of the chest, and if there are other medals of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the medal of St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus'.

Description of the medal of St. Andrei Rublev.

I degree

The 1st degree medal is an oval gilded icon of St. Andrei Rublev holding in his hands the image of the Savior Not Made by Hands. The icon is framed by the inscription “RUSHING TO DIVINE BEAUTY”, made on a blue enamel belt.

The medal, using an eyelet and a ring, is connected to a rectangular block covered with blue enamel and decorated with laurel branches at the top and bottom.

Cupronickel with gilding, cold enamel.

Medal dimensions: 28 x 35 x 3 mm.

Fastening: with a needle.

II degree

The medal of St. Andrei Rublev of the 2nd class is similar to the 1st class, but is made of silver-plated cupronickel.

The medal, using an eyelet and a ring, is connected to a rectangular block covered with blue enamel and decorated with laurel branches at the top and bottom.

Cupronickel with silver, cold enamel.

Medal dimensions: 28 x 35 x 3 mm.

Fastening: with a needle.

Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon

The Order was established by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod on February 22, 1995.

Statute of the Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon.

1. The Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon is awarded to clergy, church, state and public figures, writers, doctors, teachers, journalists, law enforcement officers for their active participation in the fight against drug addiction, alcoholism and other harmful phenomena that destroy the spiritual health of individuals and society. This order can also be awarded to individuals who have shown personal courage in the fight against drug manufacturers and distributors.

2. The order has three degrees; when awarded, an order badge and a certificate are awarded.

3. The Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon is worn on the left side of the chest; in the presence of other orders of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the Order of St. Andrei Rublev.

4. Issues related to the awarding of the Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon are resolved through the award committee, which includes church and public figures. The Award Committee reviews lists of candidates for awards and sends them for approval to His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. The committee is headed by a person with the rank of bishop. The regulations on the award committee are approved by His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.

Description of the Order of the Holy Martyr Tryphon.

I degree

The badge of the Order of the 1st degree is a gilded four-pointed cross, covered with green enamel and framed with a belt. In the center of the medallion is an oval image of the holy martyr Tryphon framed by a belt of dark green enamel with an inscription in Church Slavonic made in yellow enamel: in the upper part - “For labors and benefits”, in the lower part - “ST. TRIFON MUCH.” (“Saint Tryphon the Martyr”), separated by three “pearls”. The belt with the inscription is edged with a welt in the form of a “tourniquet”. From the center of the order diverge 12 gilded rays, three on each side of the cross and decorated with filigree.

Cupronickel with gilding, filigree, cold enamel, letter.

Dimensions of the order badge: 43 x 50 x 7 mm.

Fastening: pin.

II degree

The badge of the Order of the 2nd degree is similar to the badge of the 1st degree, but the belt framing the cross and the welt around the medallion is silvered.

Cupronickel with silver, cold enamel, letter.

Dimensions of the order badge: 43 x 50 x 7 mm.

Fastening: pin.

III degree

The badge of the order of the 3rd degree is similar to the badge of the 1st degree, but is made of cupronickel with silver. The central image of the Saint is made using the “Rostov enamel” technique and there is no filigree on the rays emanating from the center.

Cupronickel with silvering, cold enamel, “Rostov enamel”.

Dimensions of the order badge: 43 x 50 x 7 mm.

Fastening: pin.

Order of the Holy Right-Believing Tsarevich Demetrius “For Works of Mercy”

The Order was established by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod on September 29, 1997, together with the Russian Children's Fund.

Statute of the Order of the Holy Blessed Tsarevich Demetrius “For Works of Mercy.”

1. The Order of the Holy Right-Believing Tsarevich Demetrius “For Works of Mercy” is a special award intended to reward persons who have shown special activity in the care and protection of orphans, disabled children, and the fight against child homelessness.

2. Both individuals and organizations can be nominated for the award: orphanages, hospitals for children, shelters, educational institutions, family orphanages.

3. The order has one degree; when awarded, the order badge and a certificate are awarded.

4. The order is worn on the left side of the chest, and in the presence of other orders of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the order of the holy martyr Tryphon.

4. The order is awarded with a special Certificate from His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. Candidates for the award are presented to His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' by the Russian Children's Fund along with the decision of the Presidium of the Russian Children's Fund. Each performance is individual.

5. The Order is awarded by His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', or on his instructions by a representative of the Russian Children's Fund.

Description of the Order of the Holy Right-Believing Tsarevich Demetrius “For Works of Mercy.”

The badge of the order is made in the form of a gilded cross with branches in the form of a “lily”, covered with white enamel. In the center of the cross there is a round enamel medallion with a half-length image of Tsarevich Dimitri, made using the Rostov enamel technique. In the saint's right hand there is an eight-pointed cross. Around the medallion is a belt of ruby enamel with the inscription in gilded letters: “FOR ACTS OF MERCY.” Between the branches of the cross there are gilded rays emanating from the center and decorated with 8 red rhinestones, 4 mm in diameter.

Brass with gold plated, rhinestones, cold enamel, “Rostov enamel”.

Dimensions of the order badge: 54 x 54 x 15 mm.

Fastening: pin.

Medal of the Holy Martyr Tryphon

The medal was established by the determination of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod of February 22, 1995.

Regulations on the medal of the holy martyr Tryphon.

1. The Medal of the Holy Martyr Tryphon is an award intended to reward individuals who take an active part in the fight against drug addiction, alcoholism and other harmful phenomena that destroy human health and society. This medal may also be awarded to individuals who have shown personal courage in the fight against drug trafficking.

2. The medal can be awarded to clergy, church, government and public figures, writers, doctors, teachers, journalists, law enforcement officers who successfully solve the problems of the spiritual and moral revival of society.

3. The medal has one degree; when awarded, a medal and a certificate are awarded.

4. The medal is worn on the left side of the chest, and if there are other medals of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the medal of St. Andrei Rublev.

5. Issues related to the awarding of the medal of the holy martyr Tryphon are resolved through the award committee, which includes church and public figures. The Award Committee reviews lists of candidates for awards and sends them for approval to His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. The committee is headed by a person with the rank of bishop.

Description of the medal of the holy martyr Tryphon.

The medal of the holy martyr Tryphon has the shape of a disk, in the center of which is an image of the saint against the background of a dark red cross. Along the edge around the circumference of the medal is the inscription: “HOLY MARTYR TRYTHON.”

Using an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a rectangular block covered with a dark red moire ribbon.

Cupronickel, embossing, cold enamel, moire ribbon.

Medal diameter: 40 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a pin fastening.

Patriarchal charter

Patriarchal diplomas are awarded to clergy and laity “as a blessing for their diligent work for the glory of the Holy Church.”

The awarding of blessed Patriarchal letters is carried out by His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' upon the presentation of a corresponding petition by the diocesan bishop.

Description of the patriarchal charter

On a green field there is a frame of floral ornament with a red field. At the top of the ornamental frame is a cross and an image of the icon of the Vladimir Most Holy Theotokos. Above the frame in a semicircle is the inscription “THE DAY THE MOST GLORIOUS CITY OF MOSCOW IS BRIGHT.” On the sides of the frame are six round medallions with images of saints. On the left side: St. Peter, Metropolitan of Moscow, St. Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow, St. Rev. Sergius of Radonezh, miracle worker. On the right side: Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow, St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow, St. good book Daniil Moskovsky. The inner field of the frame is white. At the top of the field is the monogram of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II. Below is the inscription: “PATRIARIAL CARD”. Under the inscription there is a space of five lines for writing the name of the recipient and the text: “IN BLESSING FOR HARD WORK FOR THE GLORY OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH.” Below is a place for a signature and the inscription: “PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL Rus'.” Down inside the field in the center is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. To the left of the temple is a place for the month and day. To the right of the temple is a place for the year and the inscription: “THE CITY OF MOSCOW”. Certificate size: 28 x 40 cm.

Order of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow

The Order was established by the determination of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' at the Holy Synod of August 21, 2007, in commemoration of the 600th anniversary of the repose of the Venerable Eudokia, in monasticism Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow.

As the wife of the blessed Prince Demetrius of Donskoy, the Venerable Euphrosyne entered the history of the Russian Orthodox Church as a saint who stood at the origins of the new united Moscow Rus', combining in her pious life, filled with Christian virtues, public service with monastic work.

Statute of the Order of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow

1. The Order of St. Euphrosyne of Moscow is awarded to women for their special contribution to the strengthening of spiritual and moral traditions in society, the development of the social service of the Church, church-social activities, for the development of church-state relations, for diligent work for the benefit of Russian Orthodoxy.

2. The order has three degrees; when awarded, an order badge and a certificate are awarded.

3. The order is worn on the left side of the chest. If there are other orders of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the Order of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna.

Description of the Order of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow

I degree

The badge of the Order of the 1st class is a gilded four-pointed cross with flared ends and a keeled end. Inside the cross there is a narrow convex welt, forming another cross, with a triangular end and covered with transparent ruby-colored enamel.

In the center there is a round medallion with a half-length image of the Venerable Euphrosyne, Princess of Moscow. The icon is made using the “Rostov enamel” technique. The medallion is framed by a convex belt, on which is stamped the inscription: “REV. EUPHROSYNE, VEL. KN. MOSCOW". Between the branches of the cross there are three groups of triple rays, the central ones rising above the others and separated by a path of metal grains.

Brass with gilding, cold enamel, enamel. Dimensions of the order badge: 50 × 50 × 7 mm. Fastening: pin.

II degree

The badge of the Order of the 2nd class is similar to the 1st class, but is made of silver-plated brass, and the central medallion with the image of the saint is made using the stamping technique and is gilded.

Brass, silvering, gilding, cold enamel.

Dimensions of the order badge: 50 × 50 × 7 mm.

Fastening: pin.

III degree

The badge of the order of the III degree is similar to the II degree. The central medallion is made of silver-plated brass.

Brass, silvering, cold enamel. Dimensions of the order badge: 50 × 50 × 7 mm. Fastening: pin.

Medal of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow

The medal was established by the determination of His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' and the Holy Synod of August 21, 2007, in commemoration of the 600th anniversary of the repose of St. Eudokia, and in the monastic life of Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow.

Statute of the medal of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow

1. The medal of St. Euphrosyne of Moscow is awarded to women for their contribution to the development of the social ministry of the Church, church and social activities, for diligent work in the field of strengthening the spiritual and moral foundations in society, zealous preaching of spiritual and cultural values, for work for the benefit of the Russian Orthodox Church.

2. The medal has one degree.

3. When awarding, a medal and certificate are presented.

4. The medal is worn on the left side of the chest, and in the presence of other medals of the Russian Orthodox Church, it is located after the medal of St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and bearing Rus'.

Description of the medal of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow

The medal has the shape of a disk, in the center of which there is a relief half-length image of the saint. The image is framed with a relief belt. Along the bottom of the belt are raised laurel branches, connected at the bottom by a wide ribbon with a cross. On the belt there is an inscription: “REV. EUPHROSYNE, VEL. KN. MOSCOW". On the reverse side of the medal there is an inscription in Slavic font: “FOR HARD WORK FOR THE GOOD OF THE CHURCH.” An eight-pointed cross is placed above the inscription.

Using an eyelet and a ring, the medal is connected to a block, which is a trapezoid covered with transparent ruby-colored enamel, enclosed in a golden-colored pentagon.

Brass with gilding, stamping, cold enamel.

Medal diameter: 35 mm.

On the reverse side of the block there is a pin fastening.

Patriarchal Sign of Motherhood

Established by Patriarchal Decree of October 5, 2006.

Statute of the “Patriarchal Sign of Motherhood”

The “Patriarchal Badge of Motherhood” is awarded to the following persons: those who raised five or more children in the traditions of the Orthodox faith; who set an example of the spiritual and moral education of children (including orphans and children left without parental care); who showed an exceptional example of the feat of love of children, motherhood, service to the family and strengthening of family values in Russian society.

The “Patriarchal Sign of Motherhood” has 2 degrees:

— “Patriarchal Sign of Motherhood” 1st degree;

— “Patriarchal Sign of Motherhood” II degree.

The highest degree of the sign is the 1st degree.

The “Patriarchal Badge of Motherhood” is awarded sequentially, from the lowest (second) degree to the highest (first) degree.

Mothers who have raised nine or more children are awarded only the “Patriarchal Badge of Motherhood” of the 1st degree.

The “Patriarchal Badge of Motherhood” is worn by those awarded on the left side of the chest.

Together with the “Patriarchal Badge of Motherhood,” the recipients are presented with a diploma from His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' “as a blessing for love of children, sacrificial maternal service.”

Nominations for the award of the “Patriarchal Badge of Motherhood” are made by diocesan bishops, synodal institutions of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as social institutions of the Russian Orthodox Church of general church significance.

Diocesan institutions, social structures of diocesan significance, as well as non-church social organizations submit candidates for the award of the “Patriarchal Badge of Motherhood” through the diocesan bishop, who attaches his petition to the submission.

Parishes, metochions and church institutions in Moscow, as well as stavropegic monasteries of the Russian Orthodox Church, submit candidates for the award in the manner determined by His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.

Description of the “Patriarchal Sign of Motherhood”.

The “Patriarchal Sign of Motherhood” of the 1st degree is a gilded four-pointed cross with widening rounded ends. The branches of the cross are covered with white enamel. Along the edges of the cross there is a wide rounded welt, turning at the base of the branches into curls that frame wedge-shaped elements located between the branches - stylized lily flowers.

In the center of the cross is an oval medallion (located vertically along a larger diameter) with the image of the Virgin Mary with the Savior in her arms. The icon of the Mother of God “Education” is taken as the basis. The icon is made using the relief technique on metal. At the lower end of the cross, a Roman numeral indicates the degree of the Sign - I.

Around the medallion there is a wide belt, on a matte background of which there are 32 smooth spheres, half recessed into the surface of the belt.

Between the curls diverging from the base of the branches of the cross are wedge-shaped elements forming a stylized lily flower. The base of the flower is covered with blue enamel, the upper part of the flower is covered with white enamel.

Between the lilies and the branches of the cross there are blind bridges with a matte surface.

Materials: brass with gold plated, cold enamel. Dimensions: 36:36. Fastening: pin.

“Patriarchal Sign of Motherhood” II degree - the same type of sign. The enamel color of the branches of the cross is blue, the enamel color of the lilies is light green and white (from the center). At the lower end of the cross, a Roman numeral indicates the degree of the Sign - II.

Materials: brass with gold plated, cold enamel. Dimensions: 36:36. Fastening: pin.

Patriarchal insignia

Patriarchal sign of the temple builder;
Patriarchal sign of the Holy Great Martyr Barbara;
Patriarchal sign of Motherhood.

Patriarchal sign of the temple builder

Established: by decree of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Rus' dated May 31, 2005.
Number of degrees: one.
What they are awarded for: for hard work in the restoration, construction and decoration of churches, worthy of continuing the traditions of Russian temple architecture.

Patriarchal sign of the Holy Great Martyr Barbara

Established: by decree of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Rus' dated June 15, 2006.
Number of degrees: two.
What they are awarded for: for work on the spiritual and moral improvement of society, the spiritual revival of Russia, for the social security of workers in the mining industry and their families, for contribution to improving the safety of working conditions during the development of the earth's subsoil, for work on the restoration and construction of churches and monasteries.

Patriarchal sign of Motherhood

Established: by decree of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Rus' dated October 5, 2006.
Number of degrees: two.
What they are awarded for: for raising five or more children in the traditions of the Orthodox faith, for exemplary spiritual and moral education of children (including orphans and children without parental care), for the feat of love of children, motherhood, service to the family and strengthening family values in Russian society.

Diocesan awards and insignia

Autonomous and self-governing Churches, exarchates and metropolitan districts may establish their own orders and medals, provided that their names do not coincide with the names of church-wide orders and medals. Such orders and medals are subject to registration with the Awards Commission.

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church has established the following awards:

Distinction of the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Orders:

Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called
Saints Anthony and Theodosius of Pechersk
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir
Holy Prince of Kyiv Yaroslav the Wise
Venerable Nestor the Chronicler
Venerable Agapit of Pechersk
Venerable Ilya of Muromets
Venerable Job of Pochaev [2]
Apostle John the Theologian
Saint Theodosius of Chernigov
Saint Demetrius of Rostov
St. Peter the Mogila
Great Martyr George the Victorious
Saint Luke of Crimea
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
"Nativity"
Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga
Holy Great Martyr Barbara
Saint Righteous Anne
Holy Great Martyr Catherine
Venerable Anastasia of Kyiv
Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God

Medals:

Saints Anthony and Theodosius of Pechersk
Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir

Blessed Certificate of the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Jubilee orders:

"Nativity of Christ - 2000"
"1020 years of the Baptism of Kievan Rus"

Anniversary medals:

"Nativity of Christ - 2000"
"Kharkov Cathedral - 10 years"
“Kharkov Cathedral - 15 years” (1992-2007)

The Belarusian Orthodox Church established:

Order of the Cross of St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk

The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia established:

Synodal Order of the Sign

Dioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church can establish their own medals, diplomas and insignia. Diocesan awards are awarded to persons who have performed significant labors for the benefit of a particular diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church.