Order of the Holy Lamb

Order of the Holy Lamb
  • Pyhän Karitsan ritarikunta
  • Heliga Lammets orden
Badge and star of the Grand Cross
Awarded by the Orthodox Church of Finland
TypeSemi-official ecclesiastical order
EstablishedJune 20, 1935 (1935-06-20)
CountryFinland
Religious affiliationEastern Orthodox Church
SeatKuopio
RibbonBlue-gray with white stripes
MottoKirkon hyväksi ('For the Good of the Church')
EligibilityFinnish nationals and foreigners, members and non-members of the Church
CriteriaMeritous service in or for the Orthodox Church of Finland
StatusCurrently constituted
First headArchbishop Herman
Grand MasterArchbishop Elia
Classes
  • Grand Cross
  • Commander, First Class
  • Commander, Second Class
  • Knight/Member, First Class
  • Knight/Member, Second Class
Precedence
Next (higher)Medal of Merit of Volunatry National Defence Work

Ribbon of the Order of the Holy Lamb

The Order of the Holy Lamb (Finnish: Pyhän Karitsan ritarikunta; Swedish: Heliga Lammets orden) is a semi-official ecclesiastical order of Finland awarded by the Orthodox Church of Finland. Under the patronage of the Finnish state, its Grand Master is the Archbishop of the Orthodox Church of Finland. The order can be awarded to anyone regardless of religion or nationality who have made services to the Church.

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