Multiple candidates at Holy Rood Conclave

Holy Rood Conclave No. 319 met at the Chandlers Ford Masonic Centre on 28th April 2026. The main purpose of the meeting was to install Comps. Malcolm Collier and Michael Hoole into the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine. The MPS, Alan Krzysica, looking resplendent in his flowing red robes, carried out the ceremony effortlessly, assisted by various members of the Conclave.

The Intendant General with the MPS, Eusebius and the two new W.Kt's
The Intendant General with the MPS, Eusebius and the two new W.Kt's

The Intendent General of the Order, R. Ill. Kt. Steven Groeger was present, although not in in official capacity, and gave an interesting presentation of Red Cross of Constantine certificates to W. Kt’s. Andrew Ferguson and Ed Sabot. He then presented Appendant Orders certificates  to W. Kt’s. Andrew Ferguson and Phil Wedgbrow.

The MPS and Intendant General with the W.Kts who received their Certificates
The MPS and Intendant General with the W.Kts who received their Certificates
The MPS, Intendant General and W.Kt. Andrew Ferguson (who received both his Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders certificates)
The MPS, Intendant General and W.Kt. Andrew Ferguson (who received both his Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders certificates)

Dinner consisted of prawn cocktail followed by roast beef with the usual accompaniments and then apple crumble and custard.

The atmosphere at the festive board was very jovial and the conversation was full of energy and life which demonstrates the friendliness and cordiality of our wonderful order. Full of energy and lifeFull of energy and life