Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots | |
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Awarded by Armenia | |
Type | Order of merit |
Established | 26 July 1993 |
Country | Armenia |
Eligibility | Military and civilians |
Awarded for | Significant 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]