Red cross of constantine ritual pdf

However, the red cross of constantine and the illustrious order of the red cross are two different bodies. Masonic and military order of the knights of rome and the red cross of constantine. The masonic order of the holy sepulchre has a long and complex ritual of symbolic meaning, based upon the legend of. College with excellent quality and supplies, at affordable and sensible prices. Membership is by invitation and each conclave has a prescribed membership limit. The ritual file is protected by a password which is the word of the degree.

Red cross of constantine freemasonry in nottinghamshire. Allied masonic degrees ritual no 4 red cross of babylon. Part 2 how did the masonic order of the red cross of constantine come about. It seems likely that the order of the red cross of constantine was being worked in england by 1780. The ceremonies of the masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine. The governing body is the united grand imperial council of the knights of the red cross of constantine and appendant orders for the united states of america, mexico, and the philippines. The order of the red cross of constantine is, like the york rite sovereign college of north america, a masonic body for which membership is by invitation only. In this vision god gave him the order to supply all his soldiers with a large red cross in order to win.

The red cross of constantine, or more formally the masonic and military order of the red. Yr equivalent of 33rd degree page 3 my freemasonry. We owe the creation of the red cross of constantine to a quirkily mason name robert wentworth little. Red cross of constantine ritual pdf orders, degrees, dignities and ritual et seq.

Red cross of constantine red cross of constantine ritual pdf orders, degrees, dignities and ritual et seq. Knights companions of the order meet in conclaves of the red cross of constantine and a member must be a royal arch mason in good standing and subscribe to a belief in the christian religion as revealed in the new testament. Masonic order of red cross of constantine ritual no. 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. This order is considered by many masons as one of the reachable goals in freemasonry. Rituals red cross of constantine there are 6 products in this catagory products 1 to 6 are displayed below select page 1 red cross of contantine ritual no. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree. This degree completes the rite of the red cross of constantine. Masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine. First stop nassau, bahamas, to consecrate dennis artemas nottage conclave no. John the evangelist, the latter two of which are called the appendant orders. Orders library we have published more rituals and other texts of this order. So it was, that an intrepid band of representatives from the red cross of constantine and the royal and select masters set of for an 8 day, 3 island, 4 flight, 6 ceremony visit to the caribbean.

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. Red cross of constantine minnesota grand york rite. 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. Christian legion, and, we here quote the words of an old ritual, in the presence of his. 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. Your one stop shop for red cross of constantine ritual no. A full biographical sketch of little is beyond the scope of this short introduction, but those interested in a detailed account of littles life should consult a. Red cross of constantine regalia english constitution. Part i installation of a knight companion and opening and closing of grand imperial conclave red cross of constantine on. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. Masonic red cross of constantine regalia, gifts and. Excellent quality masonic regalia, supplies and books at affordable and sensible prices.

The masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine and the orders of the holy sepulchre and of st. Masonic red cross of constantine regalia, gifts and furnishings. Statutes of the imperial, ecclesiastical, military and. Home books rituals red cross of constantine rituals red cross of constantine ritual no. Its full title is the masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine and the orders of the holy sepulchre and of st. Our order is masonic because only royal arch masons are eligible to apply for membership. The origin of this order is surrounded by considerable mystery, for while mention is made of the red cross degree as early as 18, it would be negligent to assume that the red cross of constantine was the degree in question, for there were a multiplicity of organisations around 1800 which had assumed the title of red cross of. Details here of the basis of the ritual story, and the history of constantine. Red cross of constantine 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.

Detailled instructions are provided with the ritual. The former is an invitational group that requires one to be christian and a royal arch mason. Grand council of masonicknights of the red cross of constantine and. Degree is confined to the most puissant sovereign and who represents constantine, sovereignprince of the east and west. The history and origin of the masonic and military order of the red cross of constantine and the orders of the holy sepulchre and st. Aug 16, 2016 the red cross of constantine is very prestigious.

In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read. A brief history of the red cross of constantine april 2018 part 1. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. It is considered by many to be the highest honor that can be awarded within york rite masonry. This degree relates the wellknown story of constantine the great, the roman emperor who was. Red cross of constantine ritual no 3 lewis masonic on. The name is derived from the legend of the roman emperor constantine. The rituals of the red cross of constantine, knights of the holy sepulchre and knights of st. Rcc constitution statutes and regulations 2011 edition. Home ritual beyond the craft red cross of constantine ritual no. Red cross of constantine grand sovereign sash with crown and eagle. A brief history of the red cross of constantine april 2018. Membership is restricted to christian york rite masons. We would like to start by thanking you all for your continued support during this extremely difficult time.

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. Knight of the red cross of constantine stichting argus. Installation as a knight of the red cross of constantine is admission to the orders first degree. Another area of duplicity concerned the ritual, which little also ascribe to much older and reputable sources. The masonic order of the holy sepulchre has a long and complex ritual of symbolic meaning, based. The ceremonies of the masonic and military order of the red. Books, rcc books, red cross of constantine, red cross of constantine rituals, rituals. A sovereign shall have served for one year in the office of viceroy in a regular conclave. S worthy knights, in the name of constantine, our illustrious and royal founder, i declare this conclave duly opened.

This is the shortened name for our lovely christian order. 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. Collectanea is privately printed for the fellows of the grand college of rites of the united states of america. Red cross of constantine past sovereign master breast jewel. Collectanea grand college of rites of the united states of. Viceroys surplice with red cross emblem on front emblem 9 inch 22cms in width size is large, and is loose fitting. Allied masonic degrees ritual no 3 grand tilers of. All dues current fellows will receive a copy of the current volume of collectanea during the first quarter of each year. After a number of changes to the organisation, the earliest. Order of the red cross of constantine stichting argus. Red cross of constantine lapel pin masonic supply shop. This organization is an unincorporated association which shall be known as the united grand imperial council of knights of the red cross of constantine and appendant orders, for the united states of america, mexico and the philippines. In nederland wordt een vertaling van dit rituaal gebruikt, dat nagenoeg gelijk is aan deze versie. Red cross of constantine masonic regalia masonic supplies.