Order of St. Equal to Apostles Prince Vladimir

RUS000 Орден Святого равноапостольного великого князя Владимира

Order instituted in 1957.
Order awarded to the heads and hierarchs of the Local Orthodox Churches, bishops and clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church for many years of service in the priesthood or for services to the Russian Orthodox Church. The order can be awarded to church and public figures for activities for the benefit of Orthodoxy, as well as dioceses, monasteries, theological educational institutions and other church organizations.
Order awarded in three classes.