Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine
History of the order
The order in its present form was founded in 1865. The name is derived from the legend of the Roman emperor Constantine. In his struggle over power with his rival Maxentius he received a vision shortly before the battle of Saxa Rubra. In this vision God gave him the order to supply all his soldiers with a large red cross in order to win. Constantine did this and won. As a result he converted to christianity.
Degrees of the order
Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine (1st Degree)
Knight of the Holy Sepulchre (2nd Degree)
Knight of St. John the Evangelist (3rd Degree)
Viceroy (4th Degree)
Sovereign (5th Degree)
Knight of the Holy Sepulchre (2nd Degree)
Knight of St. John the Evangelist (3rd Degree)
Viceroy (4th Degree)
Sovereign (5th Degree)