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The Knights of St. Andrew
The Knights of St. Andrew is an elite unit of select 32° Scottish Rite Masons. We exist as a service organization on behalf of all members of the Consistory of the Valley of Orlando. We provide service for the Valley of Orlando at all types of Scottish Rite functions.
This includes, but not limited to: Aiding the Tilers, acting as greeters, providing escort services for dignitaries, special events created for the ladies during reunions or other functions, serving as guides, assisting the Scottish degree work, exemplifying any degree requested, assisting with the presentation of the Colors, and Hosting the Ring ceremony for the Spring and Fall Reunions. The Knights of St. Andrew also assist in calling committees, participate in parades or civic activities, promote fund-raising events, and aid in any other special event.
Our flexibility and enthusiasm make the Knights of St. Andrew one of the Valley’s most active and desirable organizations. It is an excellent way to nurture and develop future leaders as they learn organizational and leadership skills, and gain a deeper admiration for our Order and Brethren who work in Freemasonry as a whole.
Here is why you need to join the Knights of Saint Andrew
The Knights of St. Andrew exist as a service organization developed for 32º Black Cap Members on behalf of all members of our Consistory. We are under the immediate supervision of the Secretary of their Scottish Rite Consistory and provide services where they are needed.
As mentioned earlier this includes, but is not limited to, aiding the Tylers, acting as greeters, providing escort services for dignitaries or for special events created for the ladies during Reunions or other functions, serving as guides, assisting in Scottish Degree work, and helping present the colors.
Our Blue Lodge teaches us that the principle tenets of Freemasonry are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. As exemplified in the Scottish Rite 29th degree, we are taught the great virtues of knighthood: humility; patience; self denial; charity; generosity; clemency; virtue; truth, and, honor.
Each chapter has a charter of authority to operate, constitutions, by-laws, initiation ritual as well as opening and closing ceremonies, much the same as the craft lodges. The officers are elected for a term of one year. The Knights set their own programs and operate under the authority of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Orient of Florida and his Personal Representative in the Valley of Orlando.
More About Knights of Saint Andrew
The Knights of St. Andrew is made up of the ‘Black Cap’ Brethern in our valley. It leadership is comprised of the Venerable Master, the Senior Warden, the Junior Warden, the Secretary / Treasurer, the Senior Deacon, the Junior Deacon, the Senior Steward, the Junior Steward, the Chaplain, the Marshal, and the Sentinel.
The Valley of Orlando’s Knights of St. Andrew assist in:
The list can continue on as new ideas and concepts are developed to help meet needs and goals. The Knights of St. Andrew are identified by their sometimes flamboyant uniform and regalia; often entering special events accompanied by bagpipes and drums, becoming the elite unit of all Scottish Rite Masons. Uniforms and regalia are set forth in the by-laws of the organization and by vote of the members. They are easily recognized by their Glengarry hats and unique tartans.
