Order Of St. Gregory The Great
The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great (Latin: Ordo Sancti Gregorii Magni, Italian: Ordine di San Gregorio Magno), was established on September 1, 1831, by Pope Gregory XVI, seven months after his election.
It is one of the five orders of knighthood of the Holy See. The order is bestowed on Catholic men and women (and in rare cases, non-Catholic men) in recognition of their personal service to the Holy See and the Church, unusual labours, support of the Holy See, and the good example set in their communities and country.
The Order has four classes in civil and military divisions:
- Knight / Dame Grand Cross of the First Class (GCSG / DCSG)
- Knight / Dame Commander with Star (KC*SG / DC*SG)
- Knight / Dame Commander (KCSG / DCSG)
- Knight / Dame (KSG / DSG)
Its motto is Pro Deo et Principe (For God and Prince).
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