Grand Commandery Knights Templar Massachusetts & Rhode Island

R.E Grand Commander

Right Eminent
Grand Commander 2022-2023
S.K. Eugene Blake Nichols 

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Grand Commanders Message

The ascension of Jesus Christ is one of the most significant events recorded in the New Testament and is an important date in our Templar calendar. In the Christian tradition, Ascension Day marks the 40th day of Easter, and commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven following his death and resurrection.

From the Grand Prelate

May 28 marks the Christian holiday of Pentecost. It comes from the Greek word for 50th day for it is (almost) 50 days after Easter. After Easter, Jesus appeared to the Disciples and others for a period of 40 days. On Ascension Thursday, he ascended to Heaven and the Disciples returned to Jerusalem to discern what to do next. 10 days later, the Holy Spirit burst into the Upper Room and rested upon the head of each of them like a flame of fire.

About Grand Commandery

Joining Knights Templar

MW and SK Albert T. Ames receiving the Order of Merit from the Grand Commander

St. Bernard Commandery No. 12 Inspection. SK Peter Randall, Division Commander MW and SK George Forest Hamilton, Grand Master and the Grand Commander

Em. Grand Recorder, S.K. Donald S. Stevens
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