Knights Templar
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Knights Templar
Knights Templar PALESTINE COMMANDERY #20 Fayetteville NC Masonic Center Chapter 1 North Carolina York Rite Palestine Commandery #20 Knights Templar Type to Section 1 Introduction to the Knights Templar KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 1. Introduction to the Knights Templar 2. Illustrious Order of the Red Cross 3. Order of Malta 4. Order of the Temple The Chivalric Orders are a set of three Orders culminating in the grade of Knight Templar, and controlled by that body. This body is markedly different from its foreign counterparts, in that it exhibits a paramilitary structure and outlook on Masonry, being the only branch of Masonry in the world that is a uniformed body. Its requirement that its members be professed Christians has led to calls of condemnation from other Masonic bodies and organizations both inside and outside the United States, claiming that the body is more of a Christian organization rather than a Masonic body. These have had little effect on the body, however, as many of the organiIzations criticizing the body have similar degrees among themselves. The American body is also arranged different from its nearest relatives in England. The American body includes the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, which is not conferred in any other organization, though it has very close cousins in the Irish and American Order of Knight Masons and in the English Allied Masonic Degrees grade of the Red Cross of Babylon. Also, in the United States, the Order of Malta is conferred on members before being eligible to receive the Order of the Temple, whereas in England, the Order of Malta is an honorary grade bestowed on Knights Templar. In the United States, all business is transacted in the Order of the Temple, the other bodies only being opened for the conferral of the Orders. In England, the Order of Malta meets and operates as a separate body in addition to the Order of the Temple. 2 Section 2 Knights Templar Illustrious Order of the Red Cross - An Order emphasizing the the United States has a slight militant zeal to the lesson of lesson of truth. Elements of this Order were practiced in Ancient Christianity, whereas the English ritual is more allegorical. Lodges before the final form of the Master Mason Degree came However, the American ritual is most impressive, and more into use. It is still practiced in the full ceremonial form by the emphasis is placed on the solemnity and reverence associated Knight Masons of Ireland and the Knight Masons of the United with the Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ. The States, and as the Red Cross of Babylon in the English Order of presiding body is a Commandery, and the presiding officer is a the Allied Masonic Degrees. Commander (titled Eminent). Order of Malta - Order emphasizing the lesson of faith. This Order requires the Mason to profess and practice the Christian faith. The pass degree of the Mediterranean Pass, or Knight of St. Paul prepares the candidate for the Order by introducing the lesson and example of the unfearing and faithful martyr of Christianity. The Order is centered on allegorical elements of the Knights of Malta, inheritors of the medieval Knights Hospitaller. Order of the Temple - An Order emphasizing the lessons of selfsacrifice and reverence. It is meant to rekindle the spirit of the medieval Knights Templar devotion and self-sacrifice to Christianity. The history of the Masonic Order is long and convoluted, with the Order's ritual differing between that conferred in England and in the United States. That practiced in 3 Section 3 Palestine Commandery #20 PALESTINE COMMANDERY #20 This Regulation applies to all Sir Knights who are members (full and affiliated) of 1. Full Dress Knights Templar Uniform Palestine Commandery #20 of the Grand Commandery of North Carolina. All Sir 2. K.T. Chapeaus Knights are highly encouraged to be in the proper NC uniform when in the performance of their duties. 3. K.T. Swords / Sword Belt’s 4. K.T. Insignia 5. K.T. Summer Uniform 6. K.T. Fatigue Uniform 7. Resources 8. Examples This document describes common items across all ranks, such as, the Coat, the Insignia, and the basic Chapeau. Then under each category is a listing of what each Rank needs for his Uniform. Palestine Commandery #20 has tried to present a document that the Sir Knights will find informative and easy to use. Any questions or comments, please forward them to; Fayetteville York Rite Bodies Attn: Recorder 2860 Village Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina 283021 4 1. Full Dress Knights Templar Uniform Cuffs shall be closed and without buttons. There will be Velcro on each sleeve, 2 inches in height and be placed 2 inches above the bottom of the sleeve and The full dress uniform of a Knight Templar shall consist of a dress coat, chapeau, centered. There will be Velcro (Optional) centered on top of each shoulder and as shirt, tie, trousers, shoes, gloves, sword belt, sword, and appropriate Insignia. close to the arm seam as possible. The K.T. uniform will be worn for Commandery meetings which are held the 1st 1.7 LINING Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm from September through December. The coat shall be lined with dark material. 1.2 DRESS COAT – APPLIES TO ALL SIR KNIGHTS 1.8 BUTTONS 1.2 CLOTH There will be three (3) black buttons on each forepart 5 inches from the edge. Top Shall be black clothing material (a ten to ten and one-half ounce tropical of 45% button approximately 3-1/2 inches below the breast line; bottom button in a line wool and 55% Dacron or a 100% wool tropical worsted is recommended). with center of the welt on hop pockets. Middle button to be midway between top 1.3 GENERAL STYLE The Templar Dress coat shall be a four-button, double-breasted sack coat, to close with four flat black buttons or optional black KT buttons. 1.4 LENGTH Length, not exceed over 2 inches below crotch line and no shorter than crotch line. Coat will have roll collar with peak lapels, three inches wide at peak. 1.5 POCKETS To have two (2) outside pockets, one (1) on each side, all to be made with welts no flaps. The 2 side pockets are to be 6-1/2 to 7 inches wide and the welt 1-1/2 inches and bottom buttons. Buttons (optional) will have KT Logo on surface and black in style. 1.9 SHIRT. The shirt shall be white in color, no epaulets, and long sleeve with buttons. 1.10 TIE. Black tie, to be tied in a 4 in hand manner. No ornamentation visible. 1.11 TROUSERS. The trousers shall be black, straight legged with no cuff. 1.12 SHOES. The shoes will be Military Style Low Quarters or plain toe Oxfords, and worn with black socks. 1.13 GLOVES. Gloves are Buff in color, either fabric or leather, without decoration. deep, and the pockets 7-1/2 to 8 inches deep. There will be a left breast false pocket (sewn shut) with a welt 1 inch deep. The welt will be about 5 inches in length. There shall be inside breast pockets having a horizontal opening 6 inches wide and a depth of 6-1/2 inches. Outside pockets shall be sewn shut or stayed to prevent sagging. 1.6 CUFFS, SLEEVES AND SHOULDERS 5 2. CHAPEAU 2.5 GRAND COMMANDERS 2.1 GENERAL – ALL CHAPEAUS. Overlaying the rosette shall be a black silk velvet oval, 4 inches long by 3 inches, with gold bullion trim. In the center of the velvet oval there shall be a bright Red On the left side of the Chapeau shall be a black satin pleated rosette, oval in Templar Cross, square in shape, bordered with Gold. On each side of the Chapeau shape, and 5 inches high by 4 inches wide with 33 single points 3/8 inches long will be 2 slashes extending diagonally from the center at the rim each way toward extending around the edge of the oval. the top and end of the Chapeau. These slashes to be 1-3/4 wide, gold wire lace 2.2 SIR KNIGHTS Overlaying the rosette shall be a black silk velvet oval, 4 inches long by 3 inches. In the center of the velvet oval there shall be Silver Passion Cross 11/16 inch wide with vertical arm 3-1/2 inches long and transverse 2-1/8 inches long. The Cross to bullion. At the front of the Chapeau will be a ¾ inch flat old bullion tassel, 2-1/2 inches long attached to the base of the plume by 2 gold bullion cords. The white ostrich plume shall be 8 inches wide. 2.6 PAST GRAND COMMANDERS have a center part recessed 3/8 inches wide and this space filled with bright red Overlaying the rosette shall be a black silk velvet oval, 4 inches long by 3 inches, silk velvet. The white ostrich plume shall be 5 to 6 inches wide. with gold bullion trim. In the center of the velvet oval there shall be a bright Purple 2.3 PAST COMMANDERS Templar Cross, square in shape, bordered with Gold. On each side of the Chapeau will be 2 slashes extending diagonally from the center at the rim each way toward Overlaying the rosette shall be a black silk velvet oval, 4 inches long by 3 inches, the top and end of the Chapeau. These slashes to be 1-3/4 wide, gold wire lace with gold bullion trim. In the center of the velvet oval there shall be a Gold Passion bullion. At the front of the Chapeau will be a ¾ inch flat old bullion tassel, 2-1/2 Cross with Sunburst 11/16 inches wide, with vertical arm 3 inches long with a inches long attached to the base of the plume by 2 gold bullion cords. The white transverse arm 2 inches long. The cross to have a center part recessed 3/8 inches ostrich plume shall be 8 inches wide. wide and this space filled with bright red silk velvet. The Cross will have gold thread radiating rays forming a background. The white ostrich plume shall be 6 to 7 inches wide. 2.4 GRAND COMMANDERY OFFICERS (ELECTED LINE ONLY) Overlaying the rosette shall be a black silk velvet oval, 4 inches long by 3 inches, with gold bullion trim. In the center of the velvet oval there shall be a bright Red Templar Cross, square in shape, bordered with Gold. The white ostrich plume shall be 8 inches wide. 6 3. SWORDS / BELT Each Sir Knight may wear a metal ribbon bar representing KYCH just above the medals on left breast, it is optional. 3.1 SWORD BELT. Sword belt will be worn around the waist of the dress coat. Sword belt may either be black leather for both Sir Knight and Past Commanders KTCH Jewel is to be worn to the right of the Malta Jewel. Awarded. or cloth style. Cloth style will be silver for Sir Knight while gold will be worn for Past Commanders through Past Grand Commanders. Each Sir Knight will wear a bright polished brass name bar on the coat right breast level with the left breast pocket. 3.2 SIR KNIGHTS. Swords shall have: Grand Encampment Insignia will be worn below the name bar on the right side. A silver scabbard. Other Jurisdiction’s Insignia may be worn below Grand Encampment Insignia. A silver hilt. Grand Encampment, Section 257, states: Only Templar Jewels are to be worn on A Black or white grip depending on where the sword is purchased. the Templar Uniform. Jewels of office, meritorious jewels, badge of Commanderies, Malta and Red Cross jewel may be worn on the left breast, placed in the order 3.3 PAST COMMANDERS AND ABOVE. Swords will have: named, from the wearer's right to left. A gold scabbard. Lapel Pins will be placed ½ inch above the notch of the lapel (as worn), properly A gold hilt. A white/ivory grip. centered, with base parallel to notch. Silver sleeve Crosses will be worn on Velcro or sewn on. Knight Preceptor Pin may be worn on the ribbon of the Malta or Red Cross jewel. Pin is provided by the local Preceptory to members. 4. INSIGNIA 4.1 ALL SIR KNIGHTS Each Sir Knight will wear the Cross of Malta centered over the left breast pocket. Each Sir Knight will wear the Red Cross to the left of the Cross of Malta. Medals will be centered over the left breast pocket. Each Sir Knight may wear a metal ribbon bar representing Military Service just above the medals on left breast, it is optional. 4.2 SIR KNIGHTS Will wear a 2” Silver Embroidered Passion Cross on each sleeve. Will wear a ½ inch silver metal NC 20 pin on left breast pocket flap, centered. 4.3 COMMANDERY OFFICERS (ELECTED LINE ONLY) Will wear a 2” Silver Embroidered Passion Cross on each sleeve. Will wear a ½ inch gold metal NC pin on right lapel. 7 Will wear a ½ inch gold metal numeral (20) pin reflecting Palestine Commandery 4.6 PAST GRAND COMMANDERS on left lapel. Will wear a 2” Embroidered Purple Templar Cross on each sleeve. Will wear appropriate Shoulder Boards, Commandery supplied. Will wear a ½ inch gold metal K.T. pins on right and left lapels. Will wear appropriate Officers Jewel to the right of existing jewels. Commandery supplied. Will wear appropriate Shoulder Boards. 4.4 PAST COMMANDERS Past Grand Commanders Jewel will be suspended from a Purple Cord and worn around the neck. Will wear a 2” Gold Embroidered Passion Cross with Sunburst on each sleeve. Will wear a ½ inch gold metal NC pin on right lapel. 5. NC KT SUMMER UNIFORM Will wear a ½ inch gold metal numeral (20) pin reflecting Palestine Commandery on left lapel. The summer uniform is authorized for wear from 01 June through 30 September of each calendar year, unless otherwise authorized by order of the Grand Will wear Shoulder Boards of a Past Commander. Commander. The Summer Uniform is NOT authorized for wear: Will wear an appropriate Jewel of a Past Commander. Jewel to be worn to the right During the execution of any Knight Templar Orders. of other Jewels. During the Annual or Semi-Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery. 4.5 GRAND COMMANDERY OFFICERS (ELECTED LINE ONLY) During any Grand Encampment or Department assembly. Will wear a 2” Embroidered Red Templar Cross on each sleeve. Grand Commandery supplied. The Summer Uniform of a Knight Templar shall consist of a cover, shirt, trousers, belt and shoes. Neck ties, sword sling/belt, and swords are not to be worn. Will wear a ½ inch gold metal NC pins on right and left lapels. 5.1 COVER Will wear appropriate Shoulder Boards. Grand Commandery supplied. Cover will consist of Military Style Naval Combination or Peaked cap with white Grand Officers Jewel will be worn to the right of other Jewels. Grand Commandery top, black band, and black visor. Cap insignia will be placed center in front of the supplied. cover just above the hat band. Grand Commanders Jewel will be suspended from a red cord and worn around the 5.2 SIR KNIGHTS neck. Grand Commandery supplied. 8 Cover Visor will have NO row of oak leaves and acorns (Same as that worn by US 5.10 INSIGNIA – APPLIES TO ALL Navy O4 and below). The cover will have a 2” Silver Metallic Passion Cross. A metal bar depicting the Commandery, Malta Cross, and Red Cross emblems 5.3 PAST COMMANDERS shall be worn over the left breast pocket. Cover Visor will have NO row of oak leaves and acorns (Same as that worn by US A metal ribbon bar representing Military Service is worn centered above the metal Navy O4 and below). The cover will have a 2” Gold Metallic Passion Cross with 3 Order bar, (optional). Sunburst. A metal ribbon bar representing KTCH is worn centered above the metal 3 Order 5.4 GRAND COMMANDERY OFFICERS (ELECTED LINE ONLY) bar, (optional). Cover Visor will have NO row of oak leaves and acorns (Same as that worn by US A metal ribbon bar representing KYCH is worn centered above the metal 3 Order Navy O4 and below). The cover will have a 2” Red Metallic Templar Cross. bar, (optional). 5.5 GRAND COMMANDERS A bright polished brass name bar shall be worn centered over the left breast pocket. This should be the same as the Full Dress Uniform. Cover Visor will have ONE row of oak leaves and acorns (Same as that worn by US Navy O5 and above). The cover will have 2” Red Metallic Templar Cross. Collar pins will be centered and approximately ½”up from the point of collar. 5.6 PAST GRAND COMMANDERS 5.11 SIR KNIGHTS Cover Visor will have ONE row of oak leaves and acorns (Same as that worn by On each epaulette will be worn a 1” Silver Metallic Passion Cross. US Navy O5 and above). The cover will have 2” Purple Metallic Templar Cross. On the right and left collar, same as worn on the Dress Uniform lapels. 5.7 SHIRT 5.12 PAST COMMANDERS Shirt will be a white, short sleeve with epaulettes on the shoulders, to be worn open at the neck. On each epaulette will be a 1”Gold Metallic Passion Cross with Sunburst. 5.8 TROUSERS On the right and left collar, same as worn on the Dress Uniform lapels. The same as prescribed for the full dress uniform. 5.13 GRAND COMMANDERY OFFICERS (ELECTED LINE ONLY) 5.9 SHOES On the epaulettes will be a 1” Red Metallic Templar Cross. The same as prescribed for the full dress uniform. On the right and left collar, same as worn on the Dress Uniform lapels. 9 5.14 PAST GRAND COMMANDERS For Past Grand Commanders: The mantle shall have a single purple ribbon, one and one half inches wide, stitched three-quarters of an inch from the outer edge; On the epaulettes will be a 1” Purple Metallic Templar Cross. On the right and left collar, same as worn on the Dress Uniform lapels. the hood lined in purple with similar material; and the Templar Cross in purple material on the left breast; nine inches in height, A Templar Cross, one inch high and wide of red color and edged by a gold border worn centered on each shoulder 5.15 BELT epaulet. Belt will be leather or military web style with either a silver or gold buckle with 6.2. Hat passion cross on it. The Fatigue Hat may be worn by Past Grand Commanders ONLY. The Fatigue Hat is NOT authorized for wear: During the execution of any Knight 6. NC KT FATIGUE UNIFORM Templar Order. During the Annual or Semi-Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery. During any Grand Encampment or Department assembly. 6.1 Coat The Fatigue Uniform is for wear on occasions where the Dress Uniform would not be appropriate or inconvenient, such as drill practice, informal visitations, attendance at York Rite meetings where a Commandery is not opened or doing Asylum work, and Commandery functions as designated by the Commander. The uniform shall be a four-button single-breasted coat, to close with four buttons, and to be of black clothing material. (As a substitute, the dress uniform threebutton, double-breasted sack coat, otherwise conforming to same standards, may be used.) Coat stitched one half inch from said ribbon; the Templar Cross in red, nine inches in height, on the left breast; the mantle to tie closely around the neck with red cords and red tassels. For the Grand Commander: The mantle shall have a single red ribbon, two inches wide, stitched one inch from the outer edge; the hood lined with a similar material; the Templar Cross in red, nine inches in height on the left breast; the mantle to tie closely around the neck with red cords and red tassels. 10 7. RESOURCES MILFORD COMMANDERY #11 MAYO’S DISCOUNT SUITS HTTP://WWW.MILFORDCOMMANDERY.COM/STORE.HTM HTTP://WWW.MAYOSDISCOUNTSUITS.COM/MDS/INDEX.PHP? LAUTERER.COM HTTP://WWW.LAUTERER.COM/ KNIGHTSTEMPLARUNIFORMITEMS.ASPX DOMINION REGALIA HTTP://WWW.DOMINIONREGALIA.COM/INDEX.PHP? OPTION=COM_VIRTUEMART&PAGE=SHOP.BROWSE&CATEGO RY_ID=27&ITEMID=26 E-POLICE Supply http://www.epolicesupply.com/insignia-collar-brass-pins-nameplates-tie-bars/cutout-letters-lettered/smith-warren-collarbrass.html ID=3&NPRODUCTCATEGORIESID=44&NPRODUCTGROUPSID= 4 FRATLINE HTTP://WWW.FRATLINE.NET/STORE/INDEX.PHP? MAIN_PAGE=INDEX&CPATH=76&ZENID=D4709E4286424AC824 69E88F9618FDA9 LIGHTHOUSE UNIFORMS HTTP://CATALOG.LIGHTHOUSEUNIFORM.COM/ KNIGHTSTEMPLAR/ 11 Knights Templar Uniform Sir Knight Cloth Sleeve Cross Sir Knight and Commander’s Chapeau Sir Knight Metal Sleeve Cross Sir Knight Rosette Commander Metal Sleeve Cross Commander Rosette Past Commander Rosette K.T. Red Cross K.T. Malta Cross Past Commander’s Jewel K.T. Commander K.T. Past Commander K.T. Grand Commander Past Commander Jewel K.T. Past Grand Commander Past Grand Commander Jewel K.T. Generalissimo 13 Commander and Sir Knight Leather Sword Belts Commander Sword (Gold) Sir Knight Cloth Sword Belt Commander Sword (Gold) Sir Knight Sword (Silver) Commander Cloth Sword Belt K.T. Summer Uniform K.T. Shoulder Crosses K.T. Name Plate Veterans Service Medal K.T. Commandery Bar Section 4 Royal Arch (Chapter) The Capitular Degrees - are a set of four degrees controlled by Mark Master - A Degree that emphasizes the lessons of the Royal Arch Chapter. They center on the construction phases regularity, discipline, and integrity. It is a most impressive Degree of Solomon's Temple, with the exception of the degree of Past centered on the story of the Fellowcraft of the quarry and their Master, hence the title of Capitular. The degree of Past Master is role in the building of the Temple. Its importance in English Craft the vestigial remnant of the former custom that the degree of the Masonry can be judged by the fact that it operates as a separate Royal Arch could only be conferred on a Past Master of a Grand Lodge, and is highly sought by members of the Craft in Symbolic Blue Lodge. In the United States, these degrees are that jurisdiction. considered as proprietary to the Royal Arch, while in England there is no Past Master degree as found here, and the Mark Master degree is controlled by its own Grand Lodge. The Most Excellent Master degree is also part of the Cryptic Degree in England. As stated in the forward, the Royal Arch overseas is controlled by Chapters attached to English Blue Lodges. The Royal Arch Chapters have occasionally been referred to as the "Red lodge" in older Masonic publications, though they should more accurately be described as the "Red degrees." In the United States, all Chapter business is conducted in a Royal Arch Chapter, the other bodies being only opened for the conferral of degrees. Some jurisdictions open Mark Master Lodges as "table lodges," which act as a social focus for the local York Rite bodies. Past Master (Virtual) - A Degree that emphasizes the lesson of harmony. This Degree is conferred because ancient custom required that a Mason must be a Past Master in order to be exalted to the Royal Arch. In some Grand Jurisdictions this Degree is conferred upon all sitting Masters of the Blue Lodge. The Degree confers no actual rank upon the recipient, but is exemplified to maintain the ancient custom. Most Excellent Master - A Degree that emphasizes the lesson of reverence. This Degree is centered on the dedication of the Temple after its completion, particularly the consecration of the Sanctum Sanctorum and the descent of the Host into the Temple. It is complimentary to the Mark Master Degree and completes the symbolic lessons introduced in that Degree. 16 The Royal Arch - The completion of the Master Mason Degree Chapter Blazer (Red) and the summit of the original Degrees of the Blue Lodge as practiced in the Antients Lodges of England before 1820. The Degree explains the origins of the Substitute Word found in the Master Mason Degree, the recovery of the Ineffable Word, and its concealment within the Royal Arch Word. This Degree, together with the Master Mason Degree, may have once been exemplified as one large or "super" Degree, with the Master Mason Degree explaining the loss of the Master's Word and the Royal Arch explaining the recovery of the Master's Word. The presiding body is a Chapter, and the presiding officer is a High Priest (titled Excellent). Chapter Uniform The following uniform is highly encouraged but not a requirement for attending Chapter meetings. 2-3 button red blazer White or cream color long sleeve shirt Tie Black or charcoal grey slacks Dress shoes Council Meeting dates and time Chapter meetings will be held the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. January through April. 17 Section 5 Cryptic Degree (Council) The Cryptic Degrees - are a set of three degrees controlled by jurisdictions hold "table councils" in similar manner to "table the Select Masters Council. The degrees get their name from the lodges" as a social focal point of their local York Rite bodies. reference to a hidden or secret vault in the degrees, hence the term Cryptic. Only the first two degrees are regularly worked, the third degree, that of Super Excellent Master, is worked as an honorary degree, not being required as a requisite for membership in the Council. It is also somewhat peculiar in its association with the Cryptic degrees, as it is more closely allied in theme and character with the Royal Arch and the Illustrious Royal Master - A Degree emphasizing the lessons of patience and fortitude. The Degree centers around the Fellowcraft Masons who were artificers fabricating the fittings and furniture of the Temple. It is unusual in that the first part of the Degree depicts events taking place before the death of the Grand Master Hiram Abif, and the last part depicts events occurring after his death. Order of the Red Cross. The history of the body as a whole is Select Master - A Degree emphasizing the lessons of devotion also shrouded in uncertainty and controversy. Though there is and zeal. The Degree centers on the construction and furnishing early evidence of Councils of Royal and Select Masters being of a Secret Vault beneath the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple, worked in the United States, the degrees were worked variously and the deposition of those secrets pertaining to the Craft by the by their own Councils, Royal Arch Chapters, and even Lodges of three ancient Grand Masters of the Craft. This Degree bridges Perfection of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Though the the events surrounding the concealment and loss of the Ineffable Scottish Rite has long relinquished any claim to these degrees, Word and the events leading to the recover of the Word in the several Grand Jurisdictions (VA & WVA) still confer them as a part Royal Arch Degree. The presiding body is a Council, and the of Capitular Masonry. In England, the degree of Most Excellent presiding officer is a Master (titled Illustrious). Master is grouped with this body. In the United States, all business is conducted in the Select Masters Council, the other two bodies only being opened for the conferral of degrees. Some 18 Super Excellent Master - A Degree emphasizing the lessons of Council Blazer (Purple) loyalty and faithfulness. The Degree centers around the events leading to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple at the hands of the Chaldeans. The Degree is narrated by small interludes of biblical prophCecy that highlight the end of the first Temple and the construction of the second Temple. It is noteworthy for its scenes of the Jewish court of Zedekiah and the Chaldean court of Nebuchadnezzar. This degree is an honorary one, and a member of the Council not needing to have it in order to hold membership or office. Council Uniform The following uniform is highly encouraged but not a requirement for attending Council meetings. 2-3 button purple blazer White or cream color long sleeve shirt Tie Black or charcoal grey slacks Dress shoes Council Meeting dates and time Council meetings will be held the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. May through August. 19
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