Red Cross of Constantine
The Masonic and Military Order. Its symbolism is drawn from the Emperor Constantine and the vision that led him to adopt the Cross.
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The Order of Constantine
A Christian masonic journey of three Orders, explaining the allegories of Craft and Royal Arch Masonry in their Christian context.
Purpose
Craft and Royal Arch, in Christian light
The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine, and the Appendant Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and St. John the Evangelist, provide a thought-provoking Christian masonic journey.
Its ceremonies explain the allegories of Craft and Royal Arch Masonry in their Christian context. The tone is measured and institutional, closer to a church service than a society meeting, and the traditional titles, ceremonial vocabulary and Latin mottoes are kept exactly as they have always been used.
The Order is governed by the Grand Imperial Conclave, and organised into Divisions. The East Anglia Division brings the Knights of the region together for convocations, ceremony and fellowship.
The three Orders
A path in three parts
Holy Sepulchre
An Appendant Order, continuing the Christian allegory within the same fellowship of Knights.
St. John the Evangelist
The third Appendant Order, completing the journey.
The seal
Fidelitas, Unitas, Et Fervor
Fidelitas
FaithfulnessFaithfulness to the Order and its teachings.
Unitas
UnityUnity among Knights across the Division.
Et Fervor
And zealAnd zeal, carried into every convocation.
Frequently asked
The Order, explained
What is the Red Cross of Constantine?
The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine is a Christian masonic order. Together with its Appendant Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and St. John the Evangelist, it offers a thought-provoking Christian masonic journey that explains the allegories of Craft and Royal Arch Masonry in their Christian context.
What is the East Anglia Division?
The East Anglia Division is one of the UK divisions of the Order, governed by the Grand Imperial Conclave. It is led by an Intendant-General and a team of elected and appointed officers, whose 2026/27 roll is published on this site.
What are the Appendant Orders?
The Order of the Holy Sepulchre and the Order of St. John the Evangelist are the Appendant Orders of the Red Cross of Constantine. Together the three Orders form one continuous Christian masonic journey.
Who can enquire about membership?
The Order is for Freemasons who wish to explore their masonic journey in its Christian context. Enquiries are welcome from Brethren across the Division; the Division will explain the current requirements and answer your questions in confidence.
What do the Latin mottoes mean?
Fidelitas, Unitas and Et Fervor appear on the seal of the Grand Imperial Conclave. They stand for faithfulness, unity, and zeal, and are the values the Knights of the Division strive to keep.