COMMANDERY

ORDER OF THE RED CROSS. While seeking the return of the Holy Vessels which have been carried away when the first Temple was Destroyed, a powerful testimony is given of the almighty force of Truth.

ORDER OF MALTA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN PASS. Shifting to the times of the Crusades, admission to the Mediterranean Pass is sought to make safe pilgrimage to the Holy Sepulchre. The suppliant is then enrolled a Knight of Malta.

ORDER OF THE TEMPLE. No degree or order in Masonry is more solemn, more impressive or more soul searching. The warlike spirit of the order has passed away, but the spirit of refine and moral chivalry prompts its members to be ever ready to defend the weak, innocent, helpless and oppressed. It is a fitting climax to the labors of the humble penitent, who has faithfully prepared for Knighting as a Christian Warrior.