Allied Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and Councils Overseas
District Grand Council of Kent
About the Allied Masonic Degrees
The Grand Council of the Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees was established in the 1870s and the Headquarters are at Mark Masons' Hall. Since 1931 the Order has been responsible for the following Five Degrees:
Degree of St. Lawrence the Martyr
This Degree teaches the value of fortitude and humility in the face of adversity as demonstrated by the martyrdom of St. Lawrence. It is the first to be taken by candidates admitted to the Order, the others may be taken in any sequence.
Degree of Knight of Constantinople
Relates to the reign of the Emperor Constantine the Great and teaches the virtues of humility and equality.
Degree of Grand Tilers of Solomon or Masons Elect of Twenty-seven
Bears some similarity with the Cryptic Degree of Select Master but with interesting variations. It warns of the dangers of carelessness and hasty judgment and the importance of proper tiling.
Degree of The Red Cross of Babylon
This degree is of considerable antiquity and is profoundly mystical. It is generally associated with the Holy Royal Arch. It emphasises the importance of Fidelity, Integrity and Truth.
The Holy Order of the Grand High Priest
This is also of considerable antiquity and has been closely associated with the Holy Royal Arch. The ceremony is dramatic and is of a profound and spiritual nature.