Narendra Modi awarded ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ in Greece

Narendra Modi awarded ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ in Greece: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded with ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ award by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

This is the second-highest civilian honour in Greece. The Greek State Honours the Prime Minister of India, a statesman who has tirelessly promoted the global reach of his country and who works systematically for India’s economic progress and prosperity, bringing about bold reforms.

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About the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour 

The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour is conferred by the president of Greece to prime ministers and “eminent personalities who by reason of their distinguished position, have contributed to enhancing the stature of Greece”. The Order of Honour was established in 1975. The badge of the Grand Cross is a gold-plated cross with a red enamelled medallion in the centre. The medallion bears the image of the Greek goddess Athena, and the words “Only the Righteous Should be Honoured”. The badge is worn around the neck on a blue and white ribbon.

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