The Order of the Pontifical Imperial State was established in 2021 by the bull Per Ministerio Ecclesiae as a reorganization of the previously-awarded Florentine Service Order. The order recognizes significant service to the modern Stato Pontificio Imperiale, the United Roman-Ruthenian Church, humanity, or diplomatic or civil service. The patrons of the order are Saints Peter, Paul, Stephen, and Mark.
The grades of the Order are Knight Grand Cross/Dame Grand Cross, Knight Commander/Dame Commander, and Knight/Dame.
The insignia is worn from a yellow ribbon. The knights and dames grand cross use a yellow sash worn over the right shoulder. The star, worn by holders of the grand cross, is a red St. Stephen cross of approximately 80mm diameter, with a gold eagle upon a red background within a gold circular wreath, centred on the cross.
Star of the Grand Cross of the Order
For more about the order, please visit its official page.
Further information
Pontifical Order of Merit · Supreme Roman-Ruthenian Aquiline Order of Christ