Order of Christ (Brazil)
The Brazilian Order of Christ ( pt: Ordem de Nosso Senhor Jesus Imperial Cristo ) is a " Courtly Knights Order," which was founded on December 7, 1822 by Emperor Pedro I of Brazil. It is based on the Portuguese Order of Christ, which was founded in 1318 by King Dionysus of Portugal and Pope John XXII. (1316-1319) was approved. The order was awarded an honorary character to the nobility of the Empire Brazil, who had made outstanding contribution to the expansion of the Roman Catholic Church, the humanity and the Empire of Brazil. After the loss of the throne Brazilian emperor Pedro II on 15 November 1889, the Order of award was suspended on 22 March 1890 as a national Brazilian Order of the new government of the First Republic of Brazil. The members of the house lead since the title of Prince or Princess of Orléans and Bragança. Already in 1889, Emperor Pedro II declared the Order of Christ as a court house medal that can be awarded by the respective head of the House of Orleans and Braganza now.
Formation
The Portuguese colony of Brazil has been since 1815 in personal union with the Kingdom of Portugal by King John VI. Portugal ruled. His son, Dom Pedro had moved to Brazil in 1815. On September 7, 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal and became the Empire of Brazil was proclaimed. Dom Pedro took over the reign as Emperor Pedro I of Brazil. His father gave him in 1823 the right to grant titles of nobility and take over the old Portuguese Order of Christ. Emperor Pedro I became the first Grand Master of the Brazilian Order of Christ. After the death of his father, he was as King Pedro IV of Portugal also Grand Master of the Portuguese Order of Christ. 1843, the Order of Constitutions of Emperor Pedro II have been reformed from the former military orders was an imperial- national Brazilian Order.
Regulations
With the renewed regulations of 1861, the award guidelines and the setting permissions have been set. As a condition put you ahead of an honorable life and honored with the award of the use of the national righteousness. The award was distinguished for use in the Roman Catholic Church and the commitment to public concerns. The ceremony took place at the suggestion of the Emperor, who performed the ceremony in collusion with the competent ministers. Furthermore, Brazilian citizens had the right to propose, according to a prescribed examination and approval procedure of the Order of the Emperor, local representative or bishops could be handed out. The award of the knighthood was for life, but she could be deprived in violation of basic laws.
Order of classes
The Order of Christ is divided into the following classes: Grand Cross, Commander's Cross and the Knight's Cross. The Grand Cross is only awarded to a total of twelve carriers, except in the family. The support of the commander's Cross and the Knight's Cross are not limited. Wearing the Collar of with sash is reserved for the Grand Master of the Order of Christ.
Military Order 1843
Brazilian imperial crown
The medal design is based in principle on the Order of Christ of Portugal, for external distinction, he was provided with a stylized crown of Brazil and other colored medal ribbons. The religious emblem differs for military and civilian dignitaries.
Grand Master of the Brazilian Order of Christ
Emperor Peter II
Imperial Princess Isabel of Brazil,
The first Grand Master was Emperor Pedro I was succeeded by his son Emperor Pedro II Then he was succeeded as head of the house of his daughter Isabella as Imperial Princess of Brazil, Princess of Orléans and Bragança. Following in the footsteps 1921-1981 Prince Pedro Henrique (Peter Heinrich) of Orleans and Bragança took office, he was the great-grandson of Isabella. He was succeeded in 1981 when now acting boss of the house, Prince Luiz ( Ludwig) in the office of Grand Master.