Red cross of constantine ritual no 2 cheshire regalia. The masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine. General faqs home red cross of constantine yearbook 20182019. Senate more info freemason collection offers hundreds of rituals including many workings, rites, degrees and side degrees. The ceremonies of the masonic and military order of the. Tradition asserts that this degree originated after the discovery of the true cross by st helena. Since 1865 there has been steady and continuous working and daughter grand imperial conclaves have been formed from england throughout the english speaking world. Order of the red cross of constantine ritual no1 installation london 2002. Red cross of constantine ritual no 4 by lewis masonic. Masonic red cross of constantine regalia, gifts and furnishings.
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Constantine s mother, helena, when nearly eighty years of age, made a pilgrimage to jerusalem, legend has it that she found three crosses buried thereone the cross of christ and the other two the ones upon which the thieves were crucified. Freemason collection offers hundreds of rituals including many workings, rites, degrees and side degrees. Crest regalia ltd is a leading uk based online masonic regalia retailer for all your masonic regalia, raob regalia, orange regalia and civic chains of. Installation as a knight of the red cross of constantine is admission to the orders first degree.
The masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine is a threedegree order of masonry, and with its appendant orders a total of five degrees are conferred within this system. Order of the red cross of constantine stichting argus. As a pledge of inviolable fidelity, you will seal that obligation once on the holy testament. Biopic of constantine the great, set between 293312 ad, from his days as tribune to his accession as roman emperor of gaul under the tetrarchy system and ending with his battle against the usurper roman emperor maxentius in rome. Moss house, 65 king street, belper, derbyshire de56 1qa. The higher degrees handbook preface in attempting to give an outline sketch of the various degrees in freemasonry in a book of this description, i am faced by many difficulties, not the least of which is how to write in an interesting way about degrees, which many of my readers have not taken, without giving away more than is permissible. Masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine and the appendant orders of the holy sepulchre and of st john the evangelist, is a christian fraternal order of freemasonry. There are also two chair degrees conferred on the viceroy and sovereign of a conclave, and two honorary orders.
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Membership is limited to 45 members per presiding body. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. T houghts for the day limit all us politicians to two terms. Rcc constitution statutes and regulations 2011 edition. Found in many countries, membership this honorary and invitational body is considered one of the highest awards of the york rite system in the us. Candidates for the order must already be members of. Masonic order of red cross of constantine ritual no. Constantine, a roman, was destined for the college of emperors but following the death of his father, he was hailed by the legions in york as augustus and became the governor of britain and gaul. Red cross of constantine soveriegn jewel and collarette. Allied masonic degrees ritual no 5 holy order of grand high priest. An individual must have demonstrated a high level of dedication and performance in his masonic activities.
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John the evangelist, the latter two of which are called the appendant orders. The masonic order of the holy sepulchre has a long and complex ritual of symbolic. The ceremonies of the masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine. We would like to start by thanking you all for your continued support during this extremely difficult time. Red cross constantine for sale in uk view 60 bargains. An invitational body composed of highly dedicated and long serving york rite masons. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Since our founding in 1685 we have overcome many challenges and it is with your support that we are able to continue to protect great britains craft heritage and keep valuable craft skills alive in. Red cross of constantine members jewel on purple collar collar 15 inc long x 1. Your ritual will be sent by email in the shortest possible time usually a few hours, sometimes a little more if its out of opening times. Masonic red cross of constantine regalia, gifts and. John the evangelist introduction historic note details of appendant orders. Red cross of constantine masonic collectables for sale ebay. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree.
The order of knighthood is based upon trinitarian christianity and was traditionally founded by constantine the great after the battle of saxa rubra in 312 a. The basic unit for this order is known as the conclave and the officers are as follows. Knight of the red cross of constantine the degree relates the legend of emperor constantine s conversion to christianity after the battle of saxa ruba in 312 ad when he saw a cross in the sky with the motto in hoc signo vinces in this sign you shall conquer. Red cross of constantine loyal and true masonic lodge no 4050. Red cross of constantine wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. This degree relates the wellknown story of constantine the great, the roman emperor who was miraculously converted to the christian faith. A glossary of the craft and holy royal arch ritual terms. Since our founding in 1685 we have overcome many challenges and it is with your support that we are able to continue to protect great britains craft heritage and keep valuable craft skills alive in the uk. The ritual file is protected by a password which is the word of the degree.
Candidates for the order must already be members of craft freemasonry lodge and royal arch freemasonry chapter. The breast jewels medals worn by members of the english jurisdiction of the order. The red cross of constantine is officially the masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine and the orders of the holy sepulchre and st. All regular business of the conclave is conducted in the degree of the red cross of constantine, while the sanctuary and commandery are only for the purpose of conferring the appendant orders. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Constantine s sword begins at the foot of a cross looming over a field at auschwitz. The red cross of constantine, or more formally the masonic and military order of the red. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The order of the red cross of constantine belongs to the east and west class of initiatory rites and consists of three degrees knight, priestmason and princemason titles which represent grades in the scale of initiation. Books, rcc books, red cross of constantine, red cross of constantine rituals, rituals. The order of the red cross of constantine is an invitational organization and is considered by many to be the highest honor that can be awarded within york rite masonry.
The red cross of constantine, or more formally the masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine and the appendant orders of the holy sepulchre and of st john the evangelist, is a christian fraternal order of freemasonry. This is an official ritual book of the red cross of constantine, also known as the masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine and the appendant orders of the holy sepulchre and of st. Order of the red cross of constantine, year book 20152016, published by mark masons hall ltd 2015, isbn 9781910738184, page 51. Membership requires affiliation with the royal arch, and belief in the trinitarian christian faith. The red cross of constantine adopted february 18, 1958 and restated on june 5, 2010 10. To all these points i solemnly swear fidelity, so help me the invisible trinity and keep me steadfast in this sacred obligation of a knight of the red cross of constantine. A brief history of the red cross of constantine april 2018 by w. Excellent quality masonic regalia, supplies and books at affordable and sensible prices.
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