SIR KNIGHT CHARLES A. BECKHARDT JR.
Eminent Sir Knight Beckhardt was raised in Sincerity Lodge No. 181 in March of 1959. He served as Worhipful Master from 2010 to 2014. He was also Worshipful Master of Bonnie Blink Daylight Lodge No. 1 in 2007. Plural member of Door to Virtue No. 46.
Sir Knight Beckhardt received his degrees at Baltimore Royal Arch Chapter 40. He is a member of Hiram Council RSM No. 5, and Carroll-Beauseant Commandery No. 8., Carroll Chapter #31 RAM & Carroll Council # 7 RSM. He was first appointed Eminent Grand Prelate in 2019 and continues to serve as such.
CONTACT : Email: chasnnez@comcast.net
I would like to remind you, we who are KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, are encouraged by The Grand Encampment to conduct or attend the following Religious Services:
GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER SUNRISE, ASCENSION AND CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCES.
Eminent Grand Prelate
- Masonic Homes Christmas Observance
November 3, 2025
The details are as follows:
Place: Maryland Masonic Homes – Chapel
Date: Sunday, December 21st
Time: 3:00 PM
Dress: Knights Templar Uniform – no sword or ChapeauEminent Commanders:
There is another Christmas Observance we need to try to support. That is the York Rite
annual Christmas Observance.
This Observance is held on the third Sunday of December each year at the Maryland
Masonic Homes in Cockeysville. The Observance objective is for the York Rite to
sponsor a worship service for the residents. Many Blue Lodges are assigned a Sunday
throughout the year by the Chaplain of the Homes, The York Rite has always been
assigned the third Sunday of December.
The three York Rite bodies take turns hosting this service. If possible and If your
schedule allows, I would like to personally invite each Commandery to this service. This
would be a great way to show our residents, our support of them.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 410-
833-6881 or e-mail, chasnnez@comcast.net
Blessings:
Charles A. Beckhardt Jr. , KTCH, Grand Prelate
Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of Maryland