But the regalia shown so far, is of another organization. They can speak to the matter with more authority than I (not being titled or ordered, on so many levels). I don't believe there are any legitimate knights-bachelor lurking here. There is at least redditor here, who belongs toa legitimate order of chivalry (St. claims to be anything more than a commemorative order, and even then only within the masonic mileu. In fact no contemporary Masonic organization operating in the U.S. John the Evangelist - does not purport to confer knighthood, title, or standing. The Masonic Red Cross of Constantine - formally, The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and St. Many of the titles are illegitimate or imaginary (Peer) with some real ones of lesser standing (non peer) thrown in. Their images appear to be lifted from the Masonic Red Cross of Constantine. Helen) from their site appears to be a standard self styled fake order advancing itself without a Fount of Honor, and inspite of national and nternational agreements and law. The Order of Constraine the Great (and St. Born in Naissus, Dacia Mediterranea (now Ni, Serbia), he was the son of Flavius. 272 22 May 337), also known as Constantine the Great, was Roman emperor from 306 to 337 AD, and the first to convert to Christianity. George is an Equestrian Order whose origins date back to the Emperor Constantine, after the appearance of the. Constantine I ( Latin: Flavius Valerius Constantinus Greek: Konstantinos 27 February c. It'd be interesting to see just have close to the present day my family has had involvement within the Craft. The Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. Does anyone know if this group has any Masonic ties/influences? I found the first to be in refference to the Order of Constantine the Great which was(/is?) a Christian Masonic Order, however my uncle belongs to an organization by the name of 'The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen'. So i looked over various photos i found of the event and found a very similar cross and crest as to the one linked above.

My uncle was knighted by someone when i was in Highschool and i felt that it was weirdly informal and in a rather odd setting. I eventually came across some information that stated that in some Masonic orders masons are often knighted or at least given the title of knight/lord/lady/etc. I was reading about the different orders and rites within masonry and came across a photo ( ) and felt like it was familiar but brushed it off and kept poking around here and there. The regalia required, toast list and Divisional bye laws can be accessed together with a copy of the divisional magazine, The Byzantine Times.įor those accessing the site with an interest in joining this beautiful order please go to the contact us tab and you will be offered more advice and assistance from one of our team.Those that read my previous post know about my journey in studying freemasonry and my family's involvement with the Craft. A current list of Divisional Officers and also the Sepulchre Guard who have specific duties in connection with the Holy Sepulchre is available. There is a list of Conclaves, equivalent to Craft Lodges and Royal Arch Chapters, which make up the Division and their meeting places. Further information can be gleaned from the History of the Order which you can access here. For those wishing to extend their researches into the spiritual side of Freemasonry, particularly further developing the theme of the Royal Arch degree there is much in this wonderful order to exercise the mind. The order accepts Freemasons who have a belief in the Trinitarian Church and are members of a Craft Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter. Count Kent Farquhar, KGCI, KC Prior of the Southwest The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and St.

Its members consist of Squires, Ladies-in-Waiting, initiated Benefactors, Knights, Dames and Nobles throughout the world. Our focus is the recognition of wonderful individuals who 'Pay It Forward' in support of their passion for serving others. One of its Orders of Chivalry, The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization based in the United States, consists of 21 Grand Priories, Priories, and Chapters. Welcome to the website of the Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and St John the Evangelist for the Division of Surrey. Started by Constantine the Greats son in the year of our Lord 316 A.

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