Excelsior Priory
The Chivralic Knights of the Holy Order of the Fellow Soldiers of Jacques de Molay
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The History of the Order of Knighthood

The Order of Knighthood is an appendent organization of Older DeMolays. The Knighthood program is for active DeMolays between 17 and 21 years of age who are organized into a subordinate unit known as a Priory with its own officers and ritual.

The Order of Knighthood made its debut in 1946, when it's ritual was exemplified before the Grand Council, now known as DeMolay International's Supreme Council.

 

Through the years, the activities of the Knights have consisted of social and educational programs geared to older DeMolays, with a special emphasis on career planning and coed activities.

 

The official name of the order of Knighthood is the Chivalric Knights of the Holy Order of the Fellow Soldiers of Jacques DeMolay. It is not an honorary degree or award, but a working body whose purpose is to extend fellowship and serve the Order of DeMolay.

 

The main functions of a Priory are to:

  1. Extend and assist the Order of DeMolay and its Chapters.
  2. Maintain the active interest of older DeMolays.
  3. Provide an interesting program for the Priory members.
  4. Above all to provide and maintain a proper example for all DeMolays.

The officers of a Priory are:

  • Illustrious Knight Commander
  • Squire Commander
  • Page Commander
  • Registrar
  • Senior Deacon
  • Junior Deacon
  • Prior
  • Sacristan
  • Standard Bearer
  • Sentinel

Some of the services that may be provided by a Priory are:

  1. Conducting the Majority Service.
  2. Conducting memorial services.
  3. Assisting with jurisdictional activities.
  4. Serving as coaches, umpires or referees in athletic events.
  5. Participating in Masonic service projects.

*Copied from DeMolay International
History of Excelsior Priory

Excelsior Priory, the State Priory for the Jurisdiction of New York was established on the night of August 6, 2010 at the 43rd Annual New York State Convention at Utica College, in Utica NY. The charter class featured twenty members from various parts of the great State of New York and saw unprecedented support for the Order of Knighthood from the Masonic Fraternity. Every member of the charter degree team was a Master Mason.

Excelsior Priory is sponsored by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar in the United States of America and was helped guided into existence under the watchful eye of Dad David Dixon Goodwin, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master of Knights Templar and also a Deputy Member of the DeMolay International Supreme Council from New York.

The Charter Officers were proclaimed installed by Dad William M. Sardone, the Executive Officer of New York at the 43rd Annual Convention Installation Banquet and Ball. Dad Christopher J. Roberts, Past State Master Councilor assumed the responsibilities as State Priory Dad.
The Charter Officers were:

Illustrious Knight Commander – Andrew Roberts
Squire Commander – Joseph Cruz
Page Commander – William Koller
Registrar – Anthony Cucci
Sacristan – James Baker
Prior – David Celetano
Preceptor – Allecks Sadler