Order of Saint Mark

Order of Saint Mark
Awarded by the Doge and the Senate of the Republic of Venice
TypeOrder of chivalry
MottoPax tibi, Marce Evangelista meus
Awarded formilitary and civil services
Statusextinguished
Doge of Venice
GradesTwo, depending on the granting authority


The Order of Saint Mark (Italian: Ordine di San Marco) was the sole order of chivalry of the Republic of Venice. It was named in honour of Venice's patron saint, Mark the Evangelist.

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