Lauretan Cross

Lauretan Cross
Loreto Cross
TypeThree degree medal (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)[1]
Awarded forMerit in relation to the Basilica della Santa Casa[1]
Donations to the sanctuary[1]
Country Holy See
Presented byRoman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Loreto with authorisation of The Holy See
StatusObsolete[2]
EstablishedNovember 26, 1888[1]
Ribbon of the Lauretan Cross 1st Class
Precedence
Next (higher)Benemerenti Medal
Equivalent Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross
Lateran Cross

The Lauretan Cross was a decoration for recognition of support to the Holy House of Loreto in 1888. It was bestowed by the Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Loreto with authorisation of the Holy See.

  1. ^ a b c d Jörg C. Steiner. "Dekoration der Ehrenkämmerer des Heiligen Hauses von Loretto". www.ordenskunde.info (in German). Retrieved 2019-07-26.
  2. ^ Hyginus Eugene Cardinale: Orders of knighthood awards and the Holy See. Gerrards Cross 1985, p. 112.