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For extraordinary voluntary commitment and service to the Diocese and to the Anglican Church of Canada.
2025 Investiture Service
The 2025 Investiture service will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria. Nominations for this investiture closed on April 30, 2025.
What is the purpose of the Order?
The purpose of the Order is to honour and give special recognition to members of the diocese (and in the case of honourary awards, those not part of the diocese) who have given outstanding service over a significant period of time in their baptismal ministry.
Canon 11
The Order is established by Canon 11 of the diocese canons. For a complete understanding of the Order, please review the canon.
What is the Order composed of?
The Order is composed of the incumbent bishop of the diocese as the head of the Order, former bishops of the diocese, officers of the Order, honourary officers, members of the Order, and honourary members.
How do I nominate someone to the Order?
The award cycle and investiture service is held every two years, and the next investiture will occur on October 25, 2025. Submissions for nominations opened February 7, 2025 and are now closed for this investiture.
For the next investiture which will occur in 2027, please start by reading the Eligibilty section to ascertain whether your nominee should be nominated to officer or member. Then download the appropriate form from the Nominations Forms and Deadlines section. The call for nominations will be posted here and communicated early in 2027.