Order of the Holy Ghost

The Order of the Holy Ghost, also known as the Order of the Holy Ghost and later as the Order of St. Michael, is a Christian chivalric order established in 1578 by Henry III of France. Its purpose was to honor and reward those who demonstrated exceptional service and loyalty to the French crown and the Catholic Church. Members, often nobles or military leaders, were expected to uphold the values of faith, courage, and charity. The order's insignia features a white cross and a blue ribbon, symbolizing purity and devotion. It reflects the intertwining of faith and nobility in French history.