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The Emblem of the Fourth Degree Order |
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The Triad Emblem of the Fourth Degree
features the Dove, the Cross and the Globe. The Dove -
classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and Peace is shown
hovering over the orb of the earth (Globe). Both which
are mounted on a variation of the Crusader’s Cross -
that which was found on the tunics and capes of the
Crusading Knights, who battled to regain the Holy Land
from the pagans.
Our Honored Order cherishes as its patron Christopher
Columbus. Christopher (Christ Bearer) Columbus (Dove of
Peace), symbolizing the Paraclete spiritually; the
sacred symbols on the emblem typify the Union of the
Three Divine Persons in one God - the most Blessed
Trinity. |
The Orb or Globe represents God the Father the Creator
of the Universe. The Cross God the Son the Redeemer of
Mankind. The Dove the God the Holy Spirit and
Sanctifier.
These symbols along with the red, white, and blue colors
are used to stress the basic principle of the Fourth
Degree .... PATRIOTISM. |
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