| Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester Pontifex Maximus | |
|---|---|
 Knight's cross of the Order of St. Sylvester | |
Awarded by the  Holy See | |
| Type | Papal order of knighthood |
| Established | 1841 |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic |
| Motto | |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| First head | Pope Pius X |
| Sovereign | Pope Francis |
| Classes |
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| Statistics | |
| First induction | 7 February 1905 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of St. Gregory the Great |
| Next (lower) | Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice |
 Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester (Latin: Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae, Italian: Ordine di San Silvestro Papa), sometimes referred to as the Sylvestrine Order, or the Pontifical Order of Pope Saint Sylvester, is one of five orders of knighthood awarded directly by the Pope as Supreme Pontiff and head of the Catholic Church and as the Head of State of Vatican City. It is intended to honour Catholic laypeople who are actively involved in the life of the Church, particularly as it is exemplified in the exercise of their professional duties and mastership of the different arts.