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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR – SCOTTISH
Installation of District Grand Prior Rt. Em. Fr. John Martin Larsen in 2010
Knight Templar Uniform
Knight of Malta Uniform
The Order of the Temple confers the Grades (Degrees) of Pilgrim, Esquire and Knight, firstly reflecting on the traveller’s journey to the Holy Land, and seeking shelter, secondly his offering of service and finally serving others as a Knight of the Order. The Knights are collectively called Fratres.
The Order is a Christian Order and Aspirants (Candidates) must profess the Christian Faith, have a belief in the Holy Trinity, and be both a Master Mason and a Royal Arch Companion in good standing in a Craft Lodge and a Royal Arch Chapter under any Grand Body recognised as regular and in amity with the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland respectively.
The Order of Malta confers Grades (Degrees) of Knight of St Paul or Mediterranean Pass, and Knight of St John of Jerusalem reflecting firstly the journey of Paul, the apostle and his arrival at Malta and secondly the journey of the Knights Hospitaller from Palestine to Malta. These Grades are conferred annually in a Priory attached to a Preceptory or at a District Grand Priory Muster. The Regalia of the Order is most impressive, being based on that of the medieval Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller.
Our Order forms part of the ‘Masonic Family’, and is acknowledged by The United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT by way of a Fraternal Agreement.
The principal contact for the Order is the District Grand Secretary, Ken Neville Ph: (02) 9772 1076 Email: ken.neville@optusnet.com.au Mail: 25 Presland Avenue, Revesby NSW 2212
SEPTEMBER 2013 ASSOCIATED MASONIC ORDERS
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