About Knight Masons

Preserving the ancient rituals of the Irish Masonic Canon

The Order of Knight Masons

The Order of Knight Masons is a chivalric Masonic order, open to all Master Masons who are also members of a Royal Arch Chapter, but is by invitation only. Members of the order meet in Councils of Knight Masons which are governed by the Grand Council of Knight Masons, USA.

The Grand Council of Knight Masons was formally constituted in 1923 to look after the Degrees which were previously worked by Royal Arch Chapters, Preceptories of High Knight Templars and even a Prince Rose Croix Chapter. The Grand Council of Knight Masons, USA was founded on February 18, 1967.

Connemara Council No. 39

Connemara Council No. 39 meets quarterly at the Napa Masonic Lodge, serving the Knight Masons of Northern California. Our council is dedicated to preserving the ancient traditions and rituals while fostering warm fellowship among our members.

Meeting Location:

Napa Masonic Lodge

4125 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558

The Three Degrees

Knight Masonry contains three degrees which are worked within a Council of Knight Masons. The three Degrees in Knight Masonry (formerly known as the Red Cross Degrees) are:

Knight of the Sword

Knight of the Sword

We learn of Zerubabbel's visit to the court of King Cyrus of Persia.

Knight of the East

Knight of the East

Covers Zerubabbel's later visit to the court of King Darius.

Knight of the East and West

Knight of the East and West

Zerubabbel returns to his fellow countrymen in Jerusalem.

Our Mission

The Grand Council of Knight Masons of the United States of America, in consideration of its origin strives to:

  • •Perpetuate the ancient rituals of the Irish Masonic Canon (the "Green" degrees) by promoting their frequent and regular conferral in its constituent councils.
  • •Elevate to membership only those Freemasons who have demonstrated faithful attachment to the institution, a true record of service, and genuine dedication to its high ideals.
  • •Foster regular exploration and study of the Masonic Tradition and Heritage through scholarly inquiry and research in the spirit of our Celtic forbears.
  • •Encourage warm fellowship and joyous fraternity at the festive board, which have ever characterized the great spirit of this Ancient Craft.
  • •Promote the charitable dimension central to Masonic life by contributing with customary liberality to institutions serving the needs of the greater community.

Historical Context

The history of the Judean people, as contained in the Roll of the Law, including the Books of Ezra, Jeremiah and Esdras, records three outstanding episodes intimately connected with Ancient Irish Universal Masonry:

  1. The building of King Solomon's Temple - Craft Masonry
  2. The repairs of the Temple by King Josiah - Irish Royal Arch Masonry
  3. The building of the Second Temple by Zerubabbel after the return from Babylon, circa 536 B.C.E. - Knight Masonry

By becoming a Knight Mason, you are completing a sequence intimately related to the teaching of Masonry.