Knight Commander Court of Honors

The Knight Commander Court of Honour (K.C.C.H.) is an honor, which is bestowed by the Supreme Council on deserving brothers. It is, however, not a degree. Rather, it is a rank and designation. 

A brother may not request the Knight Commander Court of Honour. In order to receive the designation, a brother must have been a 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret for a minimum of 46 months (3 years, 8 months), but typically the period is much longer. 

The Council of Deliberations along with recommendations from the Commander in Chief of the Consistory or Grand Commander in Chief of the Grand Consistory no minates candidates to the Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander for the honor. 

To be nominated, a brother must be recognized for rendering exceptional service to the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Ancient Craft Masonry and/or his community, based on principles espoused in the Scottish Rite Degrees. Upon his investiture, John Doe, 32°, becomes John Doe, 32° KCCH.

It cannot be sought by application but must be such a man as described above who has been selected by the Inspector General in the Consistory or Council of Deliberation in conjunction with Deputy of his state. He must be not less than 33 years of age and may be selected at an annual meeting of the Hermetic Supreme Council  by a Sovereign Grand Inspector General the Thirty-third and Last Degree, or Honorary Member of the Hermetic Supreme Council. Such selection shall be by unanimous vote of the active members present taken by secret ballot. The degree is conferred at the annual meeting of the Hermetic Supreme Council.