Province of East Kent

The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta, of England and Wales and Provinces Overseas.

The Order was first worked in England in 1777, having probably originated in France. There are two Degrees: Knights Templar and Knights of Malta, these being joined by a ‘passing’ Degree of Knight of St. Paul. A candidate for the first Degree is in the position of a pilgrim travelling symbolically through hardship and dangers until he is received as a Knight. It teaches humility and urges the candidate to live his life as a Christian Knight. The second Degree deals with the period when the Knights travelled from Palestine to reach their final home in Malta, emphasising their Christian virtues.

The regalia of the Order is most impressive, being based on that of the medieval Knights Templar, consisting of a mantle, tunic, cap, sash, star, belt, sword and gloves. The Knights of Malta regalia is different but not obligatory. Candidates for installation must profess the Christian faith and be both Master Masons and Royal Arch Companions. A Provincial Church Service for members, families and friends is held annually, with the spectacle of the Knights in full regalia.

 

There are twelve Preceptories meeting within the area of the Masonic Province of East Kent.

146

Black Prince Preceptory
1st Friday May, 3rd Friday  October and December

Canterbury

224

Roffa’s Camp Preceptory
4th Friday  February, May, August and November.

Wigmore

325

Temple Ewell Preceptory
4th Monday January, April, June and October

Dover

391

Preceptory of the Holy Trinity
1st Saturday March, 2nd Saturday June, 4th Saturday September, 3rd Saturday November

Gravesend

401

Thanet Preceptory
3rd Thursday February, 4th Friday April, 1st Thursday October and December

Margate

402

Boxley Abbey Preceptory
2nd Monday March and October, 4th Friday May

Maidstone

433

Westwood Preceptory
3rd Saturday March, 1st Saturday June, 3rd Saturday November

Hoo

436

St. Michael’s Preceptory
3rd Tuesday March, 1st Tuesday July, 2nd Thursday October

Sittingbourne

475

Lord Harris Preceptory
3rd Wednesday February, 1st Wednesday June, 3rd Wednesday October

Ashford

484

Frederick Friday Preceptory (Installed Preceptors).
1st Saturday February, 2nd Saturday October

Gravesend

552

Kent Body Guard Preceptory
2nd Saturday February and May, 1st Wednesday October

Gravesend

596

The Galloway Preceptory
2nd Friday February, May and October

Franklin Rd.

Gillingham

Other Preceptories in the Provincial Priory of Kent meet in London and at Penge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Wrotham, Wilmington, Sidcup, Bromley, Welling, and Dartford.

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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