Red Cross of Constantine - Kenlis Conclave No.273

The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and St. John the Evangelist Division of North and East Lancashire

Intendant General R. Ill Kt. Colin Williams
Kenlis Conclave No.273.

Consecrated 1st July 1972

Recorder;

P.Kt. M.S.H. Cambidge. Div Champlain.

73 Stanhope Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire. LA3 3AL (01524 424919)

email: cambidgem@sky.com

Meeting at The Masonic Hall, Carnforth

Fourth Monday in March, Third Monday in June, Second Monday in September;
Starting at 6.30pm. The Enthroment meeting in September.

The Degrees controlled by this Sovereign body are;

Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine;

This Degree relates the well-known story of Constantine the Great, the roman Emperor who was miraculously converted to the Christian faith. It tells of his divine vision, the institution of a special standard, his subsequent victory over rival Emperor Maxentius and the creation of what is claimed to be the oldest institution of Christian Knighthood.

The substance of the degree develops around the secret doctrine associated with the Labarum, the banner of victory, while the lecture contains a most interesting eference to the Roman College of Architects.

All regular business of the Conclave is conducted in the degree of Red Cross
of Constantine, while the Sanctuary and Commandery are only for the purpose
of conferring the Appendant Orders.

Knight of the Holy Sepulchre;

Tradition asserts that this degree originated after the discovery of the true Cross-by St. Helena.

It is concerned with the three days, which intervened between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection.

This Order of Chivalry is said to have been instituted by the mother of Constantine to maintain a guard at the Holy Place and is symbolised in the ceremony by a vigil over the HS.

The duties enjoined on the knights were the performance of the seven works of Mercy.

Knight of St. John the Evangelist:

This is the second of the Appendant degrees, which are always conferred together, and is found upon a tradition concerning a remarkable discovery made at the ruins of the Temple at Jerusalem and the subsequent foundation of the knights of St. John.

The interpretation of the legend is of a most interesting and instructive nature and is striking in its attempt to explain the Craft and Royal Arch ceremonies in a purely Christian Sense

Regalia required

Breast Jewel of a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre and St. John the Evangelist. / White Watered Silk Sash

Qualification;

The Prerequisite qualification for Membership of the Red Cross of Constantine is that of a Royal Arch Mason All Candidates for the Appendant Orders must have already been admitted as a Knight Red Cross of Constantine.

Candidates after Installation are referred to as Worthy Knight Companions