Religious and Military Order
Saints Anne and Alexander Nevsky
A religious-dynastic order recognising military excellence formed by Christian doctrine and distinguished humanitarian service.
Purpose
The Order may be awarded to commissioned officers who exhibit military excellence consistent with the Christian faith or excellence in Christian humanitarian service. It ranks immediately above the Pontifical Order of the Eagle.
Dynastic Character
Grand Dukes and Grand Duchesses of Rome receive the Grand Cross upon receiving the title; Grand Dukes and Grand Duchesses of Rome-Ruthenia receive it following baptism. Recipients of the Grand Cross are also named Knights or Dames Grand Cross of the Companions of the Eagle.
Celestial Patrons
The patrons are St. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin, and St. Alexander Nevsky, Grand Prince of Kiev of the Russian Rurikid dynasty. The Order takes its name from the name saints of Hanna Alexandrovna, Apostolic Princess of Rome-Ruthenia.
Grades and Conferral
The Order has two grades: Knight or Dame Grand Cross and Knight or Dame of Honour. The cross is worn from a purple ribbon. Grand Crosses wear the sash over the right shoulder with the silver star; Knights and Dames of Honour wear the cross from a neck ribbon.
Investiture includes anointing with the Holy Chrism as part of the sacred ritual of conferral.
