BUCH-250 Years of the Order of St. Stanislas -Online Version

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The historical knights are a thing of the past, but the
knight's ideal is still very much alive and has not lost its
appeal. The highest ideals such as honour, courage,
loyalty, openness, justice is honored and nurtured in a
modern order of knights.


The "modern order of knights" preserves the ancient
traditions and strives to realize fraternity, tolerance,
and humanity in the knightly spirit and to keep alive
the history of the medieval order of knights. It helps
people in need and contributes to the preservation of
the Christian chivalrous culture.


Throughout the order's long, 250-year history, there
have always been courageous people who have been
committed to the continued existence of the Order
and to the original aims of the Founder of the Order.
The modern history of the Order is also remarkably
interesting with its many beautiful achievements and
successes.


All those who cultivate the idea of the Order of St.
Stanislas and, as knights of the Order of St. Stanislas,
fulfil these duties with pious diligence.


The cross is also worn on the red robes of the knights.
Those who are awarded the Order of St. Stanislas
become members of the Order of St. Stanislas and
belong to the secular knighthood of St. Stanislas. The
women are addressed as Dame O.St.S. and the men as
Chevalier O.St.S.


The Order of Merit


The Order of St. Stanislas is one of few prestigious
international decorations that enjoy high status and
great respect all over the world. Among persons
rewarded with this Order are outstanding prominent
persons, representatives of political, business,
military, scientific, artistic elite. It is intended above all
for members of the Order. This award is given
regardless of religious affiliation or other social
criteria. Those who are awarded the Order of St.
Stanislas will remain members of the Order for life.

The Order of St. Stanislas awards the Order of Merit
equally to active members and non-members who
have contributed substantially to the financial
resources of the Order or its charitable institutions.
We strive to make our charitable work up-to-date and
are open to new ideas, suggestions and concepts that
help to realize the goals of the Order. It is essential not
to violate existing national and international laws and
regulations. Especially today, when the awareness of
history and the knowledge of historical contexts and
developments, as well as the maintenance of
traditions seem to wither, the historical Order of
Knights of St. Stanislas sees its special task in the
preservation and further development of the heritage
of the historical royal order and thus also in the 21st
century, a service to mankind. A service that has been
performed for more than 250 years under the motto
of the Order:

Miniature Orders are worn mounted in the correct order on a bar brooch and pinned to the left side of the jacket
above the heart area, together with other decorations and medals.

THE MINIATURE ORDERS OF THE ORDER OF ST: STANISLAS

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