Question 1

What names is the Orange Order known by?

Accepted Answer

Some of the names the Orange Order is often referred to or known by are;
Loyal Orange Lodge
Orange Institution
Loyal Orange Institution of New Zealand

Question 2

What is the Orange Order?

Accepted Answer

It is both a religious and patriotic association – religious in that it has its roots firmly grounded in the Protestant religion, and patriotic through its unwavering allegiance to the British Crown.

Question 3

Why is it called the ‘Orange Order’?

Accepted Answer

The Orange Order is named in honour of King William III, Prince of Orange, and is exclusively an association of those who are attached to the religion of the Protestant Reformation.

Question 4

When was the Orange Institution founded?

Accepted Answer

The Orange Order was founded by Ulster Protestants in County Armagh in 1795, during a period of Protestant–Catholic sectarian conflict, as a fraternity sworn to maintain the Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland.

The all-island Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland was established in 1798. Its name is a tribute to the Dutch-born Protestant king William of Orange, who defeated Catholic king James II in the Williamite–Jacobite War (1689–1691).

The Order is best known for its yearly marches, the biggest of which are held on or around 12 July (The Twelfth), a public holiday in Northern Ireland.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Orange Order NZ
The Orange Order was brought to New Zealand in 1840 by emigrants from Ireland. Lodges were established across New Zealand. The Grand Lodge of New Zealand was formed in 1908.

Question 5

How do I join the Orange Order NZ?

Accepted Answer

If you are thinking about joining the Orange Order NZ, please complete the enquiry details on this form.

We will then contact you and make a time to meet so that we can provide further information, including the process for membership, and answer any other questions you may have.

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