Order of Pius IX

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The Order of Pius IX is a high-ranking papal order of knighthood conferred by the Holy See in recognition of distinguished service to the Catholic Church and society.

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Order of Pius IX canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf order of chivalry
papal order of knighthood
awardingBody Holy See
Pope
bestowedBy papal brief or bull
classOfInsignia breast star
collar (for heads of state)
grand cross with sash
medal worn on the chest
neck badge
conferredFor outstanding service to society
outstanding service to the Church
outstanding service to the Holy See
country Vatican City
eligibility both Catholics and non-Catholics
clergy
laity
grade Dame
Dame Commander
Dame Commander with Star
Dame Grand Cross
Knight
Knight Commander
Knight Commander with Star
Knight Grand Cross
hasFemaleRecipients true
higherThan Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
surface form: Order of St. Gregory the Great
insigniaFeature blue-enamelled cross
image or monogram of Pius IX
papal tiara and keys
isOrdinaryDiplomaticDecorationOf Holy See
lowerThan Order of the Golden Spur
Supreme Order of Christ
motto Virtute et Merito
mottoLanguage Latin
namedAfter Pope Pius IX
purpose recognition of distinguished service to society
recognition of distinguished service to the Catholic Church
rankInPapalOrders one of the highest papal orders of knighthood
recipientsInclude diplomats accredited to the Holy See
heads of state
lay persons who rendered notable service to the Church
members of the Roman Curia
religion Roman Catholicism
surface form: Catholic Church
ribbonColor dark blue
status currently awarded
type pontifical decoration

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Haile Selassie I awarded Order of Pius IX