Legacy of Valor: The Origins and Enduring Spirit of the Military Order of Saint Stephen
Under the leadership of Archduke Sigismund, the Order remains committed to upholding its dual mission of defending the Catholic faith and promoting the principles of chivalry and honor.
The origins of the Holy Military Order of Saint Stephen Pope and Martyr, officially known as the Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire, can be traced back to the reign of Grand Duke Cosimo I de' Medici of Tuscany.
It was during this transformative period in Tuscan history that the foundations of the Order were laid, setting the stage for…
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