Be it known, recognised, and faithfully inscribed into the Rolls of the Order that the Chancellery, acknowledging the ecclesiastical distinction, spiritual leadership, and steadfast service of:
His Eminence Archbishop Svetoslav Vassileff
Archbishop of the Orthodox Church, Defender of the Faith, Shepherd of the Christian People, Champion of Unity, Peace, and Sacred Tradition,
does hereby proclaim, appoint, and affirm His Eminence as:
ECCLESIASTICAL PATRON
of the Sovereign Military Order of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
✠ ROYAL PATRON ✠
Be it known, recognised, and entered into the Rolls of the Order that the Chancellery, having duly considered the sovereign dignity, noble lineage, and distinguished humanitarian labours of: