The triad emblem of the Fourth Degree features the Dove, the Cross, and the Globe.
The Dove - Classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and Peace - is shown hovering over the orb of the earth (globe).
Both are mounted on a variation of the Crusader’s Cross - that which was found on the tunics and capes of the Crusading Knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans.
Our Honored Order cherishes as it's Patron, Christopher Columbus.
Christopher-"Christ-bearer
Columbus- Dove of Peace, symbolizing the Paraclete
Spiritually, the sacred symbols on the emblem typify the union of the Three Divine Persons in one Godhead - the Most Blessed Trinity.
The Globe- God the Father, Creator of the Universe.
The Cross- God the Son, Redeemer of Mankind.
The Dove- God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of Humanity.
The colors of the symbols are:
Red, white, and blue are the colors of the flag of the country in which our Order originated; and are used to stress the basic principle of the Fourth Degree.....PATRIOTISM.
