Lauretan Cross Loreto Cross | |
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Type | Three degree medal (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)[1] |
Awarded for | Merit in relation to the Basilica della Santa Casa[1] Donations to the sanctuary[1] |
Country | Holy See |
Presented by | Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Loreto with authorisation of The Holy See |
Status | Obsolete[2] |
Established | November 26, 1888[1] |
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.