Who are the Knights?
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people. Emblem of the Order The Emblem of the Order was designed by the first Supreme Knight, James T. Mullen. on May 12, 1883, at the Second Supreme meeting. When you first look at the Emblem, you see a shield mounted upon a Maltese cross, that is turned 45 sideways. Shields are normally associated with a medieval Knights. The cross of Malta, represents the Cross of Christ. Through the Cross of Christ all graces of redemption were procured for mankind. This Cross and Shield represents the Catholic Spirit and Commitment of the Knights of Columbus. Mounted to the shield’s lower field are three objects; a medieval ax standing, and an anchor and a sword crossed under it. The ax represents strong leadership, authority and an efficien
