About

Our History

The Most Royal Grand Court of Cyrene, Accepted and Adopted Body of St. Andrews Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, Prince Hall Affiliation, State of Maryland was chartered on December 3, 1994. On June 20, 1992, the members of the six non-ritualistic Circles, under the protection of the Knights Templar of Maryland, were initiated into the Order of Cyrene by the Most Royal Grand Court, Prince Hall Affiliation of the State of Pennsylvania. A Charter was issued authorizing the Court to function as its constituent component until a Royal Grand Court of Cyrene was formed in the State of Maryland.

Our Mission

To assist in helping in promoting the good and welfare of its members, to fellowship in unity and harmony, and to help whenever needed to the best of our ability. Theory of the Order of Cyrene was founded upon the Holy Gospel. Emblem is the Cross and Crown. Motto: TRUTH, CHARITY, and LOVE.

Constituent Courts

The Most Royal Grand Court of Cyrene is comprised of six constituent courts. Please visit the Courts pages to learn about each court: Beausant Royal Court #1, Unity Royal Court #2, Kamali Royal Court #3, Emmanuel Royal Court #4, Palestine Royal Court #5, and Robert M. Julius Royal Court #7.

2026 Officers

Dr. Bettye T. McLeod — Most Royal Grand Commandress

Stephen B. Bush — Royal Grand Chief Engineer

Dr. Larolyn N. Young — Royal Grand Martha

Dr. Keairra A. Adams — Royal Grand Magdalene

Joylyn Y. Etheridge — Royal Grand Secretary

Robin Wilson — Royal Grand Fin. Secretary

Angela Tillman — Royal Grand Treasurer

Julio A. Martinez — Deputy Royal Grand Chief Engineer