The
Fourth Degree Emblem The Knights of Columbus , an array of
dedicated Catholic gentleman, glory in the epithet,"The right
arm of the Catholic Church". Sir Knight's of the Fourth Degree,
deem it an honor and privilege to carry our triad emblem which
features the Dove, the Cross, and the Globe. Our Honored Order
cherishes as it's Patron, Christopher Columbus.
Christopher-"Christ-bearer, Columbus- Dove of Peace, symbolizing
the Paraclete. The Cross of Christ is the sign of our Christian
faith, the Globe depicts the New World, the miraculous discovery
of Columbus. Spiritually, the sacred symbols fashioned on our
sword and lapel pin, the union of the
Three Divine
Persons in one Godhead- the Most Holy 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.
God willing, may
we, Christian Soldiers in the Columbian Crusade, lend loyalty to
our Honored Order, Patriotism to our beloved America and
devotion to the Holy Church....all for the Glory of God
Almighty! "With GOD All Things are Possible" Mat. 19:26
The KC Emblem
The
Emblem of the order dates from the Second Supreme meeting, May
12, 1883, when it was designed by James T. Mullen, who was then
the first Supreme Knight. A quick glance at the emblem indicates
a shield mounted upon the cross of Malta. The Shield is that
associated with a medieval Knight. The cross of Malta is the
representation in a traditionally artistic design of the Cross
of Christ through which all graces of redemption were procured
for mankind. This then, represents the Catholic spirit of the
Order. Mounted on the shield are three objects, a mace standing
vertically, and crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or
short sword. The mace from Roman days is symbolic of authority
which must exist in any tightly bonded and efficiently operating
organization. The anchor is the mariner's symbol for Columbus,
patron of the Order. While the short sword or dagger was the
weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy. Thus,
the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in organized merciful
action and with the letters K of C. it proclaims this specific
form of activity. The red, white and blue in the background of
the shield of the Cross of Malta are the colors of our beloved
country. Red is the symbol of stout-hearted courage. Blue is the
symbol of hope. White is the symbol of nobility of purpose.
Faith... Hope...
Charity...
Red is then the
symbol of Faith, of belief in Christ, in the Redemptive and in
the mission of every man to spread the knowledge and love of
Jesus Christ. White is the color of the Eucharistic Host,
symbolizing that God's presence among men. White is then the
symbol of Christ like Charity. Blue is the color of our Lady's
mantle, in which she draped her beloved Son, through whom
salvation came to a sinful world. Blue is then the symbol of
Hope
The
Fourth Degree Emblem The Knights of Columbus , an array of
dedicated Catholic gentleman, glory in the epithet,"The right
arm of the Catholic Church". Sir Knight's of the Fourth Degree,
deem it an honor and privilege to carry our triad emblem which
features the Dove, the Cross, and the Globe. Our Honored Order
cherishes as it's Patron, Christopher Columbus.
Christopher-"Christ-bearer, Columbus- Dove of Peace, symbolizing
the Paraclete. The Cross of Christ is the sign of our Christian
faith, the Globe depicts the New World, the miraculous discovery
of Columbus. Spiritually, the sacred symbols fashioned on our
sword and lapel pin, the union of the 
The
Emblem of the order dates from the Second Supreme meeting, May
12, 1883, when it was designed by James T. Mullen, who was then
the first Supreme Knight. A quick glance at the emblem indicates
a shield mounted upon the cross of Malta. The Shield is that
associated with a medieval Knight. The cross of Malta is the
representation in a traditionally artistic design of the Cross
of Christ through which all graces of redemption were procured
for mankind. This then, represents the Catholic spirit of the
Order. Mounted on the shield are three objects, a mace standing
vertically, and crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or
short sword. The mace from Roman days is symbolic of authority
which must exist in any tightly bonded and efficiently operating
organization. The anchor is the mariner's symbol for Columbus,
patron of the Order. While the short sword or dagger was the
weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy. Thus,
the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in organized merciful
action and with the letters K of C. it proclaims this specific
form of activity. The red, white and blue in the background of
the shield of the Cross of Malta are the colors of our beloved
country. Red is the symbol of stout-hearted courage. Blue is the
symbol of hope. White is the symbol of nobility of purpose.