Order of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr
| Order of Saint Catherine | |
|---|---|
Star of the Order of Saint Catherine | |
| Type | Single-grade order |
| Awarded for | High moral values and compassion for their outstanding contribution to peacekeeping, charity, humanitarian activities and the preservation of cultural heritage. |
| Presented by | Russian Federation |
| Eligibility | Russian and foreign nationals |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 3 May 2012 |
Sash and badge of the order | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order For Merit to the Fatherland 4th class |
| Next (lower) | Order of Alexander Nevsky |
The Order of St. Catherine the Great Martyr (Russian: Орден Святой великомученицы Екатерины), is a State decoration of Russia established on 3 May 2012. President Dmitry Medvedev issued a presidential decree establishing an Order of St. Catherine to honour Russians and foreigners for outstanding contributions toward peacekeeping, charity, humanitarian efforts, and the preservation of cultural heritage.