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[[File:Holy Order of the Cross Regalia.jpg|thumb|Certificate of Investiture and | [[File:Holy Order of the Cross Regalia.jpg|thumb|Certificate of Investiture and neck regalia]] | ||
The '''Holy Order of The Cross''' is a [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] [[Orders of Westarctica|Order of Chivalry]] that recognizes exceptional Christian achievement. Citizens of Westarctica and foreigners who exemplify Christian values may receive the honor in all three of its classes. The order is bestowed irrespective of denominations of Christianity and has been awarded to Protestants and Catholics. | The '''Holy Order of The Cross''' is a [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] [[Orders of Westarctica|Order of Chivalry]] that recognizes exceptional Christian achievement. Citizens of Westarctica and foreigners who exemplify Christian values may receive the honor in all three of its classes. The order is bestowed irrespective of denominations of Christianity and has been awarded to Protestants and Catholics. | ||
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==Classes and regalia== | ==Classes and regalia== | ||
[[File:HOLY ORDER CROSS-Regalia.jpg|thumb|Original regalia for the Holy Order]] | [[File:HOLY ORDER CROSS-Regalia.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Original regalia for the Holy Order]] | ||
The classes and regalia of the Holy Order have undergone significant changes after the order was first instituted. The class of Knight Commander was originally restricted to members of the clergy, however, when the third knighthood was bestowed, it was in the class of Knight Commander despite being given to a lay person. The fourth honor was bestowed at the level of Grand Knight Commander, which was originally intended to be a class held by the sovereign alone. | The classes and regalia of the Holy Order have undergone significant changes after the order was first instituted. The class of Knight Commander was originally restricted to members of the clergy, however, when the third knighthood was bestowed, it was in the class of Knight Commander despite being given to a lay person. The fourth honor was bestowed at the level of Grand Knight Commander, which was originally intended to be a class held by the sovereign alone. | ||