Emblem
The Fourth Degree emblem consists of three overlaid objects, 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 - 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 its 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:
- A blue Globe with the lands of the Western Hemisphere in white.
- 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 white dove.
Red, white and blue are the colors of the American flag in which our Order originated; and are used to stress the basic principle of the Fourth Degree . . . PATRIOTISM.
