Red Cross of Constantine Ritual 1
Description
The Red Cross of Constantine Ritual No. 1.
Installation as a Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine is a detailed and ceremonial guide for the initiation and installation of a candidate into the prestigious Order of the Red Cross of Constantine. This ritual emphasises the principles of chivalry, honour, and the dedication of its members to the service of the Order.
It highlights the sacred responsibilities and the spiritual journey of a Knight, drawing on Christian and Masonic symbolism to convey deep moral lessons. At their Installation the candidate learns of the miraculous victory of Constantine the Great over the Emperor Maxentius and the conversion of Emperor Constantine to Christianity. The Candidate then learns of the banner Constantine, adopted after his vision in the sky, after which they become Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine.
Author: Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons
Publication Date: 2010 (Amended 2016), Reprinted 2020
