Province of East Kent

The Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and Councils Overseas.

The Grand Council of the Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees was established in the 1870s and the Headquarters are at Mark Masons' Hall. Since 1931 the Order has been responsible for the following Five Degrees :-

1. Degree of St. Lawrence the Martyr. This Degree teaches the value of fortitude and humility in the face of adversity as demonstrated by the martyrdom of St. Lawrence. It is the first to be taken by candidates admitted to the Order, the others may be taken in any sequence.

2. Degree of Knight of Constantinople. Relates to the reign of the Emperor Constantine the Great and teaches the virtues of humility and equality.

3. Degree of Grand Tilers of Solomon or Masons Elect of Twenty-seven. Bears some similarity with the Cryptic Degree of Select Master but with interesting variations. It warns of the dangers of carelessness and hasty judgment and the importance of proper tiling.

4. The Red Cross of Babylon. Is of considerable antiquity and is profoundly mystical. It is generally associated with the Holy Royal Arch. It emphasises the importance of Fidelity, Integrity and Truth.

5. The Holy Order of the Grand High Priest. This is also of considerable antiquity and has been closely associated with the Holy Royal Arch. The ceremony is dramatic and is of a profound and spiritual nature.

Regalia requirements are fairly minimal comprising the tie of the Order and either a composite breast jewel with representations of each of the five degrees or a bar with five miniature jewels. If brethren subsequently achieve District or Grand Rank regalia an appropriate collar is worn.

Candidates for the Order must be both Mark Master Masons and Royal Arch Companions.

The equivalent of a Lodge is called a Council. There are four Councils in the Masonic Province of East Kent,
 

54

Invicta

3rd Monday February, 2nd Monday June and 4th Monday October   

Franklin Road, Gillingham

65

Canterbury

1st Friday June, 2nd Friday September and November

Canterbury

99

Ashford
1st 5th Tuesday, 4th Wednesday July and 1st Wednesday September

Ashford

210

White Cliffs of Dover
4th Monday March, 2nd Monday June and 3rd Monday September

Dover

Other Councils in the Kent District meet at Bromley, Sidcup and Wrotham.

For information about the Centres where meetings are held within the boundaries of the East Kent Craft Province and how to get there see ‘Centre and Lodge Information’

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