National Order of the Cedar
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| Name | National Order of the Cedar |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Type | Order of Merit |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Grades | Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight |
National Order of the Cedar. The National Order of the Cedar is the highest Lebanese order of merit, established in 1936 by the French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, and later confirmed by the Lebanese Parliament in 1959, with the aim of recognizing distinguished services to Lebanon, such as those rendered by Riad Al Solh, Bechara El Khoury, and Camille Chamoun. The order is conferred by the President of Lebanon, currently Michel Aoun, on the advice of the Prime Minister of Lebanon, such as Saad Hariri and Hassan Diab. The National Order of the Cedar is often awarded to prominent figures, including Pope John Paul II, Jacques Chirac, and François Mitterrand, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Beirut and the Mount Lebanon region.
● History
The National Order of the Cedar was established on December 31, 1936, by the French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, with the aim of recognizing distinguished services to Lebanon, such as those rendered by Riad Al Solh, Bechara El Khoury, and Camille Chamoun. The order was later confirmed by the Lebanese Parliament in 1959, and its statutes were amended in 1960, during the presidency of Fuad Chehab. The National Order of the Cedar is conferred by the President of Lebanon, currently Michel Aoun, on the advice of the Prime Minister of Lebanon, such as Saad Hariri and Hassan Diab, and in consultation with the Council of Ministers. The order is often awarded to prominent figures, including Pope John Paul II, Jacques Chirac, and François Mitterrand, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Beirut and the Mount Lebanon region, as well as to notable Lebanese diaspora figures, such as Carlos Slim, Carlos Ghosn, and Amin Maalouf.
● Grades and Insignia
The National Order of the Cedar consists of five grades: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight, which are conferred by the President of Lebanon, currently Michel Aoun, on the advice of the Prime Minister of Lebanon, such as Saad Hariri and Hassan Diab. The insignia of the order features a cedar tree, which is a symbol of Lebanon, and is often depicted in Lebanese art, including the works of Gebran Khalil Gebran and Khalil Gibran. The order's insignia is worn on formal occasions, such as the Lebanese Independence Day celebrations, which are attended by prominent figures, including Nabih Berri, Walid Jumblatt, and Samir Geagea. The National Order of the Cedar is often awarded to notable figures, including Rafic Hariri, Bachir Gemayel, and Amine Gemayel, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Tripoli and the Bekaa Valley region.
● Eligibility and Appointment
The National Order of the Cedar is conferred by the President of Lebanon, currently Michel Aoun, on the advice of the Prime Minister of Lebanon, such as Saad Hariri and Hassan Diab, and in consultation with the Council of Ministers. The order is awarded to Lebanese and foreign nationals who have rendered distinguished services to Lebanon, such as Riad Al Solh, Bechara El Khoury, and Camille Chamoun. The National Order of the Cedar is often awarded to prominent figures, including Pope John Paul II, Jacques Chirac, and François Mitterrand, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Beirut and the Mount Lebanon region, as well as to notable Lebanese diaspora figures, such as Carlos Slim, Carlos Ghosn, and Amin Maalouf. The order is also awarded to notable figures, including Rafic Hariri, Bachir Gemayel, and Amine Gemayel, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Tripoli and the Bekaa Valley region.
● Notable Recipients
The National Order of the Cedar has been awarded to numerous notable recipients, including Pope John Paul II, Jacques Chirac, and François Mitterrand, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Beirut and the Mount Lebanon region. Other notable recipients include Riad Al Solh, Bechara El Khoury, and Camille Chamoun, who played important roles in Lebanon's history, including the Lebanese Independence movement, which was supported by figures such as Charles de Gaulle and Winston Churchill. The order has also been awarded to notable Lebanese diaspora figures, such as Carlos Slim, Carlos Ghosn, and Amin Maalouf, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Mexico, France, and United States. The National Order of the Cedar has also been awarded to notable figures, including Rafic Hariri, Bachir Gemayel, and Amine Gemayel, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Tripoli and the Bekaa Valley region, as well as to notable figures, including Nabih Berri, Walid Jumblatt, and Samir Geagea, for their contributions to Lebanon's politics, including the Taif Agreement and the Doha Agreement.
● Order of Precedence
The National Order of the Cedar is the highest Lebanese order of merit, and its grades are ranked in the following order of precedence: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight, which are conferred by the President of Lebanon, currently Michel Aoun, on the advice of the Prime Minister of Lebanon, such as Saad Hariri and Hassan Diab. The order is worn on formal occasions, such as the Lebanese Independence Day celebrations, which are attended by prominent figures, including Nabih Berri, Walid Jumblatt, and Samir Geagea. The National Order of the Cedar is often awarded to notable figures, including Rafic Hariri, Bachir Gemayel, and Amine Gemayel, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Tripoli and the Bekaa Valley region, as well as to notable figures, including Pope John Paul II, Jacques Chirac, and François Mitterrand, for their contributions to Lebanon and its people, including Beirut and the Mount Lebanon region. The order's precedence is determined by the Lebanese Parliament, and its statutes are amended by the Council of Ministers, which is headed by the Prime Minister of Lebanon, such as Saad Hariri and Hassan Diab.