Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots

Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots
Awarded by  Armenia
TypeOrder of merit
Established26 July 1993
CountryArmenia
EligibilityMilitary and civilians
Awarded forSignificant achievements in economic development of Armenia, natural and social sciences, inventions, culture, education, healthcare, public service and activities promoting cooperation with foreign countries
Precedence
Next (higher)Vardan Mamikonian Order
Next (lower)Order of Honor

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The Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots (Armenian: Սուրբ Մեսրոպ Մաշտոցի շքանշան) is awarded for significant achievements in economic development of Armenia, natural and social sciences, inventions, culture, education, healthcare, and public service, as well as for activities promoting scientific, technological, economic and cultural cooperation with foreign countries. The law on the St. Mesrop Mashtots Order has been in effect since July 26, 1993. It is named after Mesrop Mashtots.[1]

  1. ^ "Orders of the Republic of Armenia: The Order "St. Mesrop Mashtots"". President of Armenia. Retrieved 6 January 2013.