Madonnas of Ansteorra
The Order of the Madonnas of Ansteorra was a Principality of Ansteorra award created to recognize and acclaim people who were raising children in the SCA.
The award ranks at the bottom of all armigerous awards in Precedence, specifically just below Kingdom Honors.
There were 15 members of the Order.
Taken during Ansteorra 40th Year by Zubeydah
| Katharina von Alyssin | 1978-03-04 |
| Tessa of the Gardens | 1978-03-04 |
| Agnes de Saint Michel | 1978-05-10 |
| Brenda y Grochenyddes | 1978-05-20 |
| Dail y Eiliwriad o Cwm Cwymp Dwr | 1978-05-20 |
| Magdaliane the Mischievous | 1978-05-20 |
| Gwilym y Fferill o Caer Lleuad | 1979-02-24 |
| Gwyneth of Dragon's Keepe | 1979-02-24 |
| Vyvian of Sherwood | 1979-02-24 |
| Alanna of Caer du Pard | 1979-06-16 |
| Angelina Jessica Dourelle | 1979-06-16 |
| Gwyneth of Ramsey Mere | 1979-06-16 |
| Rachael Braeuer of the Blackforest | 1979-06-16 |
| Salene of Mightrinwood | 1979-06-16 |
| Xene Theriane | 1979-06-16 |
Populace Information
From the Kingdom Email Archives:
"I was the last person to be inducted into the Order of the Madonnas of Ansteorra, before the Order was closed forever. At the time, other than Princess Katerina who was the Principal of the Order, I was the only person in the Order that did not have their own child or children. It was for the work that I did with Simon and Tessa's children, along with many others, that I received this award.
This was also way before we had the Ministry of Children.
I have watched these children grow, and I have suffered the loss of these children. But I like to think that I made their experiences in the Society happy and safe ones.
The recognition that has meant the most to me has not been done in court, but in Word Fame from my friends throughout the Kingdom. This will always mean more to me than any piece of jewelry that tarnishes or a scroll that will yellow with age.
Lady Zahra Zena Theanos" (Later known as Xene Theriane)
