In fact, in many countries, some craft lodges use scottish rite ritual in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. However, in its own way it has a wonderful progression worthy of a second look. Freemason collection is ranked in the most visited websites top 10 in the major masonic online magazine pietrestone.
What do 33rd degree masons know that 3rd degree masons do. York rite invitational orders library stichting argus. There are over a hundred illustrations, all reproduced here, which show important details of the rituals, including gestures and symbolic pictures. The york rite has similarities and differences in ritual, degrees and practices among the various countries where it is worked today. The four masonic elements grand encampment, knights templar. In virginia the york rite, which derives its name from the ancient association of the city of york, england, with freemasonry, consists ofthe following bodies. Make or have made a photocopy xerox or other of the face of this petition for each york rite body to which this petition is directed. The main theme of the sacred songs in this ritual is hatred of the king and the rejection of the king by the people kuper 1961. The york rite in the united states is a grouping of separate rites joined in order, namely the capitular rite, or royal arch masons general grand chapter royal arch masons international, the cryptic rite, or cryptic masons general grand council cryptic masons international and the chivalric orders, or knights templar grand encampment of knights templar of the united states of america. Membership guide most e x c e l l e n t g r a n d c h a p t e r o f r o y a l a r c h m a s o n s o f t h e.
You must then be a royal arch mason to join the council of royal and select masters andor knights templar. If youve gotten all the information you need and youre ready to continue your masonic journey, then youve come to the right place. It is a dominant ritual, out of the other rituals in use, in the grand lodge of spain. As a matter of courtesy, sovereign grand inspectors general, 33d degree of the a and a rite of f and a masons and grand masters of the york rite of f and a masons are allowed to visit, officially and properly clothed, the philosophic chamber of a martinist while in session. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The books is an astonishing look into scotch and york rite in louisiana. The formation of the first grand lodge of england in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of entered apprentice, fellowcraft, and master mason, all other degrees being considered spurious. Ended up getting my scottish rite degrees, and then finally was in the right place at the right time a few months ago and was able to go through the york rite degrees.
Aarons band a degree instituted in 1824, in new york city, mainly for social purposes, and conferred in an. Scottish rite theory i believe the scottish rite theory is an expansion of the berlin theory. I am a writer and have written two stories on this subject. Check information entered on petition to insure its completeness and accuracy. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. But at the time, each york rite bodys dues were only five. Nov 16, 2016 it is the same, in terms of craft masonry.
The history of york rite masonry today, york rite masonry is made up of three distinct bodies. The york rite of freemasonry, georgia, york rite bodies petition for the capitular degrees, cryptic degrees andor orders of knighthood to the high priest, officers and companions of. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry author. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. The york rite is one of several rites of the worldwide fraternity known as freemasonry. If you havent read up on the individual groups that make up the york rite, take some time to check them out by clicking on the links on the left. Joseph missouri valley of the scottish rite, liberty york rite bodies, and moila shrine. Orders of freemasonry york rite the grand lodge of florida. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry commonly known as simply the.
All of the orders of the york rite and the degrees of the. Full text of ritual and monitor of the martinist order. The york rite sometimes referred to as the american rite, since it is unknown in york, england is one of several rites of freemasonry. You must already be a master mason before you can join the york rite. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide pdf 3rd ed. The york rite is an appendant body is made up of three different basic groups. There has been much debate about the reality of regicide. For those who are unaware, the 33rd degree is part of the scottish rite of freemasonry, which is an organizations that exists within freemasonry that master masons may join if they choose to.
He is impressed, perhaps overwhelmed, by the magnificence of its ritual. Scottish rite, the presiding officer represents aaron, and is styled most excellent high priest. The royal arch chapter which includes the council degrees. Jun 12, 2007 an introduction to the three bodies of york rite freemasonry. Within the usa, the first five degrees are grouped together as royal arch, the next two as cryptic mason degrees, and the last three as the chivalric degrees. The mid1800s saw the addition of more groups joining the masonic family. Freemasons are part of an ancient tradition with rituals and symbols all their own. What is the difference between york rite and scottish rite in.
They were published about 20 years ago in the york rite and knights templar magazines. Feb 14, 2012 i always originally wanted to go york rite, but with being in the army and all that jazz, it just never lined up for me. In 18, this grand lodge merged with another group called the modern grand lodge, to form the. Question, is the ritual of the ancient and accepted scottish rite version of the degree of entered apprentice going to be included.
Mackey says that the degrees were beyond doubt honorary or side degrees, belonging to and conferred by inspectors. The york rite is one of the appendant bodies of freemasonry in which a master mason may proceed to supplement and amplify the blue lodge degrees, affording historical background on the work and meaning of freemasonry. Why i demited out of york rite my freemasonry freemason. To the secretary or recorder first receiving the petition 1.
Brother harrison is a regular contributor to the midnight freemasons blog as well as several other masonic publications. Things to know about york rite freemasonry masonicfind. There are four royal arch degrees, three cryptic mason degrees, and three chivalric orders. Here, in the final ceremony of the york rite, we are taught that we as templars are the true followers in the faith of jesus the christ. In this case, the word in question is the word some when applied to the fact that not all lodges around the world use webb form ritual, or french rite ritual, or swedish rite ritual. Best masonic books on freemasonry if there is a book you would like to recommend that is or is not on this list, feel free to email a few words to us on why it. With the merger of the two grand lodges in 18 into the united grand lodge of. All the degrees of the york rite expand and extend the understanding of the degrees of the. A couple of decades back, ol leroy mckrank decided to join the york rite. In the twentyfourth degree of the same rite, or prince of the tabernacle, the second officer or senior warden also personates aaron. This pocket reference serves as an introduction to the rite as practiced in utah, and will hopefully assist your acclimation into the degree and orders of the york rite.
In case you dont already know the progression, its. Produced for the grand commandery of knights templar of indiana. It remained for jeremy cross to combine the two degrees under one system, which. It can be said as a collection of multiple masonic bodies that used to operate independently during the initial years. The york rite degrees of freemasonry as a master mason, an overseer of the work, you are taught many moral lessons and prepared for the life to come, but the temple of life is not yet completed, and those faithful craftsmen who have labored so long, are deprived, by the wickedness of others, of that for.
The york rite in freemasonry actually refers to three cooperative groups that confer a total of ten degrees in the united states. It is heavily retiree, most new members are transfers in but are already at advanced age. The ideas offered in this guide are based on two proven strategies for increasing membership increasing personal contact with potential members, and improving visibility of the york rite among our brethren of the craft lodges. Below is a brief description of the degrees in the order that they are conferred within each of these bodies. Our brethren of the craft lodges are charged to ever seek the light. Freemason collection is one of the rare websites rated three stars maximum on. Points are awarded when the indicated part has been performed twice. Now this was the only other body of masonry that ol leroy had ever joined, mainly because he refused to fork over the cash required to join any additional bodies. Today, it refers to three cooperative groups that confer to 10 degrees in the united states. There is a very intriguing atmosphere in louisiana concerning freemasonry and this book allows the reader to gain insight into the decline of the scotch rite, not just in louisiana, but the rite as a whole. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Ritual knight of york, 1957, reprint 1987 manual of instruction for the order knight of york, 1982 uniform code of bylaws bylaws of gulf coast york rite college no. In the beginning was the word, and the word was god.
The york rite takes its name from the old english city of york. York rite and knights templar jewels, insignia and symbols. The order of malta in the york rite system serves as the preparatory degree for the fusion of two great institutions ancient craft masonry and christianity. York rite of freemasonry is complex organism, with ritual and degree elements predating the. Ancient order of druids ritual of the royal arch degree opening the chapter the officers being robed outside the chapter room with the exception of the junior guardian, who is at the door inside the room, and the registrar and organist, who are at their respective positions. The york rite specifically is a collection of separate masonic bodies. Yet, it has no direct line of progression like that of the scottish rite. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor grand york rite of california. He is also a member and past dean of the demolay legion of honor. The york rite, which expanded greatly after the american civil war developed a more military style while m. You must be a blue lodge master mason to join the royal arch. And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory of the only begotten of the father, full of grace and truth. A rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by various masonic organizations or bodies, each of which operates under the control of its own central authority. York rite is one of the several appendant bodies of the freemasonry.
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