The Order is a tribute to the Spirit of King Athelstan.
The first king of all of the English and grandson of Alfred the Great.
WHAT IS THE ORDER OF ATHELSTAN
The Order of Athelstan has become many different things to many different people.
Rich heritage
For many, the Order is historic and educational. For others, it is rich in symbolism and a vehicle to keep a great deal of old ritual alive. It is is where good friends meet to share knowledge, thinking, friendship and good company.
Functional degree
On the practical side, the Order is what we like to call a functional degree, in other words it is aimed at accommodating people’s modern lifestyles with low costs.
Three meetings
We encourage three meetings a year where two are working and a third is the Installation. At our meetings, the ceremonial is about 40 minutes in total and allows for a short talk or lecture.
Strictly invitational
The Order is strictly invitational with a current member inviting a suitably qualified brother to consider membership, however, all brethren interested in the Order are encouraged to let their interest be known.
THE PROVINCIAL TEAM
Meet the Provincial team of East Anglia
Mark Shields
Provincial Grand Master
Louis Carson
Deputy Provincial Grand Master
Evan Cote
Provincial Grand Secretary
Neil Bowes
Provincial Grand Registrar
Ezekiel Whitmore
Provincial Grand Treasurer
Issa Butler
Provincail Grand Marshal
MEMBERSHIP
The Order is Masonic, and candidates must be subscribing Craft Freemasons as well as subscribing Companions of a Royal Arch Chapter in full amity with the United Grand Lodge of England.
Membership is strictly invitational, and members are expected to take a wide and committed interest in all aspects of Freemasonry.
COURTS & VENUES
The Courts of the Order in East Anglia
Like other Masonic Orders, the ceremonial uses legend and allegory to tell a story and portray good ethical conduct and behaviour. We take the legend of the York Assembly of 926 as our framework and conduit, bringing to life that legendary ancient assembly and in so doing we aim to prompt brethren to further study and research. As such our meetings are held in a Court and our candidates are said to be Instructed into the Order.