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The Order of Saint Blaise was an order founded in Armenia in the 12th century. It took its name from Saint Blaise, patron saint of the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia.
| Order of Saint Blaise Սուրբ Վլասի Շքանշան | |
|---|---|
 Breast Star | |
Awarded by  Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia | |
| Type | Military order |
| Established | 12th century |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Unknown |
| Next (lower) | Unknown |
The order was divided into religious, who were charged with the holy offices and missionary work among the unbelievers, and the fighters, who defended the country against the attacks of the Muslims. It rendered great services for a century and only disappeared when Armenia was conquered by the Turks.
According to Thomas Robson (The British Herald, 1830), the order was also called the Order of St. Bass.
References
- "Period Order Names". www.farreaches.org. Archived from the original on 30 November 2005. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
Bibliography
- La Grande Encyclopedie s.v. Saint-Blaise (Ordre de).
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