![]() Red, white and blue are the colors of the flag of the country in which the Knights originated. A red cross with gold borders and gold knobs at the end of the points forming the ends of the arms of the cross, also known as the Isabella cross.A blue globe with the land of the Western Hemisphere in white. ![]() The Dove – God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of Humanity.The Cross – God the Son, Redeemer of Mankind.The Globe – God the Father, Creator of the Universe.Spiritually, the sacred symbols on the emblem typify the union of the Three Divine Persons in one Godhead, the most Blessed Trinity. Both are mounted on a variation of the Crusader’s cross, which was found on the tunics and capes of the Crusading knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans. The dove, classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and peace, is shown hovering over the orb of the Earth (globe). The triad emblem of the Fourth Degree features the dove, the cross and the globe. This is what defines the Knights of Columbus and by joining the Patriotic Degree, you have the opportunity to take that duty one step further. The Patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus is committed to the preservation of our church, our order and to the many nations where Knights serve.We serve as examples of Christ’s presence in the world.Īt some point in our lives, there comes a time when we realize that our Christian duty extends beyond our own lives, beyond how we lead our families and into how we serve our fellow man. Winter Meeting Presentation The Patriotic Degree ![]() Welcome to the official website of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in Maine. Download the 2023 Polar Dip here: > DOWNLOAD Welcome ![]()
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