District Grand Council of London

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

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  • New Member's Dinner - 16th July

    New Member's Dinner - 16th July

    On Wednesday 16th July the District will hold it's annual New Member's Dinner at the Boot & Flogger Public House near London Bridge. The Deputy District Grand Prefect will host the evening where new members can socialise with other new members, members of the District executive and Comms team. If you have joined the District

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  • Goose & Gridiron Council Welcomes District Grand Prefect

    Goose & Gridiron Council Welcomes District Grand Prefect

    On Saturday 3rd May members of the Goose & Gridiron Council No. 275 assembled at Mark Masons' Hall for their May meeting. After the Lodge was opened the Council welcomed the District Grand Prefect, W. Bro. Colin Woodcock MBE and a delegation of District Grand Officers into the meeting. The Council then set about conducting

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  • The Brigadier Galloway Council Welcomes the Deputy District Grand Prefect

    The Brigadier Galloway Council Welcomes the Deputy District Grand Prefect

    On Friday 11th April members of The Brigadier Galloway Council No. 126 assembled in the Hong Kong Temple on the 3rd floor of Mark Masons' Hall to conduct their April meeting. After the Council was opened V.W. Bro. Scott Cargill, Deputy District Grand Prefect accompanied by a delegation of District Grand Officers were welcomed into

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St Lawrence the Martyr
There are five Degrees that are worked in the Order which is open to Brethren who are Mark and Royal Arch Masons and of any faith. The Degree of St Lawrence the Martyr must be taken first and explains how Lawrence gave his life rather than betray his principles; responsibilities, integrity and fortitude are the lessons to be learned here.


Jewel – Gridiron in silver suspended from an orange ribbon with royal blue edging.

 
The following degrees can be taken in any order
 
 

Knight of Constantinople
This Degree Concerns the relationship between the Emperor Constantine and his Subjects. The ceremony is entertaining and amusing but at the end, the candidate is left in no doubt of the importance of the virtue of humility.

Jewel – Maltese cross in gold or gilt suspended from a green ribbon on which are 3 poinards in gold or gilt with the points downwards.

Knight of Constantinople
Grand Tilers of Solomon

Grand Tilers of Solomon
This Degree is very dramatic set in the secret vault beneath the Temple. It reflects on the danger of hasty judgment.

Jewel – triangle with the apex pointing downwards in black enamel edged with gold or gilt. Inscribed with the Hebrew characters 27 and on the obverse the Ineffable Name in Cabalistic Order suspended from a fiery red ribbon with a pale grey edging either side of which is a hand holding a dagger with the point downwards and surmounted by three Crowns, all in gold or gilt

Red Cross of Babylon
This Degree fills the gap between the Craft and the Holy Royal Arch.and deals with Zerubbabel obtaining permission to commence the rebuilding of the Temple. The lesson here is of the supreme importance of truth.

Jewel – consisting of a seven pointed star on which are two crossed swords, points upwards, in gold or gilt, on a green enamel circle suspended from a green ribbon

Red Cross of Babylon
Grand High Priest

Grand High Priest
Many believe this should be the last Degree taken, the candidate is anointed, consecrated and set apart to the service of God in the High Priesthood. This is a truly uplifting ceremony which is rather special.

Jewel – consisting of a mitre superimposed on a triangle, apex pointing upwards, in gold and gilt, suspended from a red ribbon.

Next Meetings

17
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall
Red Cross of Babylon

18
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall

25
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall

09
Jul
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

09
Jul
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

16
Jul
Boot & Flogger, Red Cross Way, SE1
New Members Dinner

23
Jan
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting