Holy Order of The Cross

The Holy Order of The Cross is a Westarctican 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. It is the only Westarctican Order that may be bestowed posthumously.

Creation of the Order

At the time the Holy Order was created, Grand Duke Travis had been a born-again Christian for less than a year. He wanted to find a way to publicly celebrate the national religion of Westarctica as well as recognize fellow Christians for their religious achievements. The "the" in front of the word "cross" is always capitalized to recognize the sanctity of The Cross on which Jesus was crucified.

The Holy Order was created on 17 March 2005 in the Royal Decree Revising the Orders of Westarctica. The text read:

This Holy Order is designed to recognize exceptional Christian achievement. There are three classes, Grand Knight Commander, Knight Commander, and Knight. The class of Knight Commander shall be bestowed upon members of clergy, while the class of Knight shall be reserved for lay people. The regalia for this Order is a neck ribbon, worn by only the Grand Knight Commander of the Order, and a medal with the image of a cross, bible and two hands joined in fellowship on it hung from a light blue and white ribbon.

Regalia

The regalia of the Holy Order