29th Degree
Knights of St Andrew
The 29th degree emphasizes the
Masonic teachings of equality and toleration. We are reminded that no man, no
one Church, no one religion, has a monopoly of truth; that while we must be true
and faithful to our own convictions, we must respect the opinions of others.
29th degree - Scottish Knight of Saint Andrew: The virtues of this degree are
"Love of God, loyalty to superiors, faithful adherence to promise and active
resistance to unfair judgment." There is no apron. The jewel has two parts: on
top is a gold hexagram, made of concave-outward triangles, with a compass open
to 25 degrees inside it. On the bottom is suspended a gold St. Andrew's cross
("X"), with a knight's helmet, winged serpent ouroboros, key, and a point-down
triangle. In the center of the cross is a Hebrew YOD, and on its points,
clockwise from bottom, the Hebrew letters N M I N.
