Religious-Dynastic Chivalry
The Companions of the Pontifical Order of the Eagle
A chivalric fellowship within the Pontifical Imperial State and United Roman-Ruthenian Church, honouring service while sharing the aquiline heritage of the Most Holy Pontifical Order.
Grades
Hereditary Bailiffs
Bailiff of Honour is no longer ordinarily granted as a separate honour. Since 2023 it is held principally by heirs to Knights or Dames of Christ, preserving the hereditary element of the Bailiff dignity without making the Order of Christ itself hereditary.
Colour and Symbolism
Royal blue, drawn from the arms of the Roman-Ruthenian Pope, is the principal colour of the Companions. The eight-pointed blue cross bears a Roman eagle at its centre with additional eagles between the principal points. Red and blue together are used for the special neck insignia of Bailiffs of Honour, recalling Rome, St. Peter, and St. Stephen.
Bailiffs of Honour and holders of the Grand Cross wear the cross from a sash over the right shoulder and a golden star bearing the eagle upon a cross.
Hereditary Officers
Appointed Officers
* Indicates a member of the Most Holy Pontifical Order.