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Holy See reiterates chivalric orders stance
Holy See confirms only two chivalric orders are recognized globally.
In brief
Holy See confirms only two chivalric orders are recognized globally. The Holy See recognizes and protects only the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, plus its own chivalric orders. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Holy See reiterates chivalric orders stance
The Holy See reaffirms it recognizes and protects only the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, plus its own chivalric orders.
Unrecognized chivalric orders
All other equestrian orders, whether newly established or claiming medieval descent, are not recognized by the Holy See for historical or juridical legitimacy.
Policy clarification
The Holy See states it does not value knighthood diplomas from unrecognized organizations and rejects using churches for 'investiture ceremonies'.
The headline
The Holy See recognizes and protects only the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, plus its own chivalric orders.
