The Order of Makarios III (Greek: Τάγμα Μακάριου Γ') is the senior order of knighthood awarded by Cyprus. Established in 1991, the order is named after the first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III.

Order of Makarios III


Neck badge and breast star of
Grand Commander
TypeOrder of knighthood
Country Cyprus
GrandmasterPresident of Cyprus
Precedence
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus

Ribbon of the order

Grades

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The Order of Makarios III is awarded in the following six grades:[1][2]

  • Grand Collar
  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Commander
  • Commander
  • Officer
  • Knight

Notable recipients

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Orders and Distinctions: Order of Makarious III". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  2. ^ "Orders and Distinctions: Order of Makarious III". Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus. Archived from the original on 2017-11-04. Retrieved 2015-03-05.
  3. ^ staff, T. O. I.; Agencies. "Herzog: Russian strike near Babyn Yar memorial 'epitomizes pain' of those in the war". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
  4. ^ a b Congressional Record, V. 153, Pt. 15, July 25, 2007 to July 30, 2007. p. 20990. Retrieved March 5, 2015
  5. ^ "Лаврову вручили высшую награду Кипра". 8 September 2020.
  6. ^ www.govinfo.gov
  7. ^ "The President of the Republic presented US Senator Menendez with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III". www.presidency.gov.cy (in Greek). Retrieved 2023-09-25.