Order of the Holy Lamb
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The Order of the Holy Lamb (Finnish: Pyhän Karitsan ritarikunta; Swedish: Heliga Lammets orden) is a semi-official ecclesiastical order of Finland awarded by the Orthodox Church of Finland. Under the patronage of the Finnish state, its Grand Master is the Archbishop of the Orthodox Church of Finland [fi]. The order can be awarded to anyone regardless of religion or nationality who have made services to the Church.
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Order of the Holy Lamb
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Awarded by the Orthodox Church of Finland | |
Type | Semi-official ecclesiastical order |
Established | June 20, 1935; 88 years ago (1935-06-20) |
Country | Finland |
Religious affiliation | Eastern Orthodox Church |
Seat | Kuopio |
Ribbon | Blue-gray with white stripes |
Motto | Kirkon hyväksi ('For the Good of the Church') |
Eligibility | Finnish nationals and foreigners, members and non-members of the Church[1] |
Criteria | Meritous service in or for the Orthodox Church of Finland[1] |
Status | Currently constituted |
First head | Archbishop Herman |
Grand Master | Archbishop Leo |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal of Merit of Volunatry National Defence Work [fi] |
Ribbon of the Order of the Holy Lamb |
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