Saint Henry Cross
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Saint Henry Cross (Finnish: Pyhän Henrikin risti) is a medal given by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. It is an award for ecumenism and strengthening the relations between the church in Finland and its sister churches abroad.[1][2] Furthermore, it can be awarded for humanitarian and missionary activities. The recipient doesn't have to be a Finnish citizen.[3]
The cross is awarded by the archbishop of Finland.[3]
ribbon bar of the decoration
References
[edit]- ^ "Pyhän Henrikin ja Mikael Agricolan ristit jaettiin ensimmäisen kerran". Turun Sanomat (in Finnish). 2007-04-09. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ "Kirkolliset kunniamerkit". Suomen evankelis-luterilaisen kirkon kunniamerkki (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ a b "Kirkolliset kunniamerkit". Turun arkkihiippakunta (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-09-17.