Warrior1256
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I agree.As the YR is not a unified body and the invitational bodies are different; it would depend on the brother individually which order is the biggest honor. Just my 2 cents.
I agree.As the YR is not a unified body and the invitational bodies are different; it would depend on the brother individually which order is the biggest honor. Just my 2 cents.
JD, the York requirements you mentioned aren't even standard. Some jurisdictions only require Chapter before Commandery; Council is often the bastard step-child. It is (imltho) one of the downfalls of the American Amalgamation. I would have preferred completely separate bodies, personally.
Well, no, the Red Cross on the Templar uniform should have nothing to do with the RCC, as that is not the manner approved by RCC. Note, the prerequisite for RCC is HRA, not KT. No, the Imperial Constitution does not limit the number in a conclave to 33, though a particular conclave might do so.I have always heard that the approximate equal of the 33 degree I the York Rite is being a member of the Red Cross of Constantine. Being a member is sometimes designated by the "Red Cross" medal worn on the Templar uniform and only allows a membership of 33 at a time.
Well, while there must be a clearance before the invitation is sent, the process you outlined is not set by Imperial. See §804.115. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP.And looking through other posts, you cannot petition to become a member of the RCC, you must be nominated by a member, when there is an opening, it is voted on whether to accept the nomination, and then it is sent to the Imperial Council for approval, if accepted, they are then voted on to become a member and if elected for membership are put through the degree followed by the points.
No. UT is SW Dept. Yes, I've attended your YR Grand Sessions as well and no, we've not authorized the RCC jewel to be worn in Utah Grand Commandery, as it is not currently approved by RCC for that purpose--and will not be for the next six months unless Imperial directs otherwise.Grand Encampment code calls for all medals, starting with the order of Malta which every Knight is entitled to wear, except for Grand Encampment medals to be worn on the left chest. Having visited Utah's Grand Sessions, I know that medals are worn on the left chest in Utah also and we are both members of the Northwest Department where we all meet in Boise Idaho every October and one of the subjects discussed this year was the wearing of medals. Left chest, and the Red Cross worn there is for RCC.
The Red Cross of Constantine is very prestigious. However, the Red Cross of Constantine and the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross are two different bodies. The former is an invitational group that requires one to be Christian and a Royal Arch Mason. The latter is an order (a degree) conferred within the Commandery of Knights Templar. The jewels of these two groups are both red crosses, but are different in design.I have always heard that the approximate equal of the 33 degree I the York Rite is being a member of the Red Cross of Constantine. Being a member is sometimes designated by the "Red Cross" medal worn on the Templar uniform and only allows a membership of 33 at a time.
Since they are separate and equal, why do they have to be taken in a specific order? Are there references in later degrees to earlier which makes it more easy to understand if they are taken in that way?...but ultimately they are separate and equal in my eyes, although I'm sure there are some who would argue differently.