District Grand Council of London

of the Order of Allied Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and Councils Overseas.

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  • Dist.G.Pref. Installation & London Annual Meeting

    Dist.G.Pref. Installation & London Annual Meeting

    Members of the Allied Masonic Degrees are warmly invited to attend the flagship meeting of our Allied Masonic season: the Annual Meeting of the District of London 2025. This year is extra special as it will be preceded by the Installation of our new District Grand Prefect by the Grand Master himself.
    The meeting will
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  • An Announcement from the District Grand Prefect

    An Announcement from the District Grand Prefect

    Greetings one and all.

    Well, this message is a difficult one for me; there is good news and, for me, some sad news. The sad news is that I shall be standing down as District Grand Prefect for London, which will take place on the date of the next Grand Council meeting (28 October). The

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    August Newsletter

    The August edition of the District Newsletter is now available.

    To read the latest edition simply click on the link below

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    Previous editions can be found under "LATEST" in the menu bar at the top of the page.

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St Lawrence the Martyr
There are five Degrees that are worked in the Order which is open to Brethren who are Mark and Royal Arch Masons and of any faith. The Degree of St Lawrence the Martyr must be taken first and explains how Lawrence gave his life rather than betray his principles; responsibilities, integrity and fortitude are the lessons to be learned here.


Jewel – Gridiron in silver suspended from an orange ribbon with royal blue edging.

 
The following degrees can be taken in any order
 
 

Knight of Constantinople
This Degree Concerns the relationship between the Emperor Constantine and his Subjects. The ceremony is entertaining and amusing but at the end, the candidate is left in no doubt of the importance of the virtue of humility.

Jewel – Maltese cross in gold or gilt suspended from a green ribbon on which are 3 poinards in gold or gilt with the points downwards.

Knight of Constantinople
Grand Tilers of Solomon

Grand Tilers of Solomon
This Degree is very dramatic set in the secret vault beneath the Temple. It reflects on the danger of hasty judgment.

Jewel – triangle with the apex pointing downwards in black enamel edged with gold or gilt. Inscribed with the Hebrew characters 27 and on the obverse the Ineffable Name in Cabalistic Order suspended from a fiery red ribbon with a pale grey edging either side of which is a hand holding a dagger with the point downwards and surmounted by three Crowns, all in gold or gilt

Red Cross of Babylon
This Degree fills the gap between the Craft and the Holy Royal Arch.and deals with Zerubbabel obtaining permission to commence the rebuilding of the Temple. The lesson here is of the supreme importance of truth.

Jewel – consisting of a seven pointed star on which are two crossed swords, points upwards, in gold or gilt, on a green enamel circle suspended from a green ribbon

Red Cross of Babylon
Grand High Priest

Grand High Priest
Many believe this should be the last Degree taken, the candidate is anointed, consecrated and set apart to the service of God in the High Priesthood. This is a truly uplifting ceremony which is rather special.

Jewel – consisting of a mitre superimposed on a triangle, apex pointing upwards, in gold and gilt, suspended from a red ribbon.

Next Meetings

24
Sep
Mark Masons' Hall
Knight of Constantinople
Installation Meeting

03
Oct
Mark Masons' Hall
Knight of Constantinople
St Lawrence the Martyr

08
Oct
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

10
Oct
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

18
Oct
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

29
Oct
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

06
Nov
TBA
Autumn Social Event

15
Nov
Mark Masons' Hall
The Annual Meeting of the District of London 2025

17
Nov
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

19
Nov
Mark Masons' Hall

25
Nov
Mark Masons' Hall

13
Jan
Mark Masons' Hall