Call 18007741500 or 2059672700 ask for the york rite group 2020 codeyrg. In europe, what they term the scottish rite more closely resembles various. Why you, a master mason should be interested in the york rite of freemasonry here for a movie and contact form. Cryptic council again the following books are the ones listed as sources on your text booklet. Fraternal greetings and welcome to our official home pages for official information contact. The dress code for the grand banquet will be red jackets for the companions. Companion adept of the temple program york rite sovereign. Most excellent grand high priest, companion david m. Welcome to the home of saint paul york rite masonry. Hence the nicknames blue lodge and red lodge still sometimes heard.
General grand chapter royal arch masons, international. Having served as the presiding officer of all four of his york rite bodies, lodge, chapter, council and commandery, most excellent companion sagar was admitted to cherokee rose priory no. You must already be a master mason before you can join the york rite. There are also other organizations that are considered to be. Scottish rite it is the mission of the scottish rite of freemasonry to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live. 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. Increase or test your knowledge of the york rite while you read the classic texts of albert mackey, jackson chase, jeremy cross, and george conner. York rite of wv official site of the york rite bodies of.
A home grand session grand chapter grand council grand commandery. The following list is not definitive, nor does it claim to represent the policies of any or all grand lodges. The principal bodies in the york rite are the chapter of royal arch masons, the council of cryptic masons also called the council of royal and select masters, and the commandery of knights. Location will be at the university park marriott july 912, 2020. Most illustrious paytons admiration for masonic ritual has extended from the craft lodge into both the york rite and scottish rite. The orders and degrees of the masonic family grand lodge of. York rite triennial 2020 bringing york rite masons together. Pocket reference for the york rite 1 york rite bodies. These official information sites for the york rite will link only to web sites of masonic grand bodies, which are recognized by grand lodges, general grand chapter, general grand council and grand encampment. Welcome to the york rite of maryland web site and to the grand commandery of knights templar of maryland.
Official site of the york rite bodies of west virginia skip to primary navigation. There are four royal arch degrees, three cryptic mason degrees, and three. Official site of the york rite bodies of west virginia. Illustrious order of the red cross order of the knights of malta or simply order of malta. The york rite in freemasonry actually refers to three cooperative groups that confer a total. He had been sick with phenomena during february and march, but had returned home. Another excellent book is the guide to the royal arch chapter by john sheville, pghp and james l. This effort is to create a lasting and available record of the activities of these various bodies.
This is the guest book for all official york rite sites. Further light in freemasonry grand chapter of royal arch masons. Our masonic duty is to develop, in our present lives, the highest qualities within us. Royal master, select master and super excellent master. Most illustrious grand master, companion don paul payton, and the 2020 grand officers. Texas york rite home page texan york rite freemasonry. A brief description of the york rite degrees and orders with petition, the combined one page petition form in use in connecticut which may be used to petition one or all bodies of the york rite. The order of the red cross is based upon old testament events and is thus. The york rite of freemasonry is a system of degrees which include those of the lodge, chapter, council and commandery, often referred to as american rite masonry. Attending one of these festivals is a great opportunity for any master mason who desires further masonic light to complete his journey through ancient craft masonry by becoming a royal arch mason, thus fulfilling the second landmark of freemasonry, and to complete the. Become a royal arch mason, a cryptic mason, and a knight templar, after the timeless and rich heritage of operative masonry. The council of cryptic masonry is the third of the york rite bodies. The york rite is a system of masonic degrees that is spread out between four organizations. A man must have completed the symbolic degrees and have taken the degree of royal arch before he can become a cryptic mason.
We hope you enjoy your stay with us and we are looking forward to seeing all of our friends. The york rite is one of many appendant bodies that a master mason can join to further his knowledge of the craft. Unless otherwise noted chapters may be dark at the call of the high priest for the months of july and august. Royal arch masons meet as a chapter, and the royal arch chapter confers. York rite the york rite specifically is a collection of separate masonic bodies and associated degrees that would otherwise operate independently. Royal arch masonry is the first part of the york rite system of the masonic degrees.
It does not list the other organizations allied to masonry such as the aaonms. Your positive response prompts this invitation to advance further in york rite. The royal arch chapters have occasionally been referred to as the red. Apron york rite chapter council reversible member with adjustable belt. Saturday will begin with the 109th annual convocation of grand chapter, followed by the 91st annual assembly of grand council. In light of communications from the grand encampment of knights templar and general grand chapter of royal arch masons international and general grand council of cryptic masons, international and the proclamation of the governor of louisiana, we are hereby providing guidance and approvals needed for each chapter, council, and commandery in. The york rite is one of several masonic organizations or paths a master mason may choose to join in their efforts to further their knowledge of freemasonry. Grand chapter has 4 test, council has 3 cell courses but commandery has nothing. Private graveside services will be held later this week and a celebration of life will be held later after the virus epidemic passes. Used for the york rite council high quality 100% polyester material. Councils minnesota grand york rite minnesota york rite. As a master mason, you were obligated and brought to light. We found a copy of this book in the library at plymouth lodge in crystal, so check the library at your lodge or chapter. The illustrious order of the red cross is founded upon truth a divine.
The red cross is truly the emblem of this illustrious order, for each of its four arms have important symbolic allusions. Most illustrious grand master don paul payton york rite. Constitution of the grand council cryptic masons of the state of indiana. Here is a photograph of our meeting room also known as the red room, taken circa 1926. In the york rite of freemasonry, there are many wonderful organizations which predicate their membership on a master masons affiliation with a chapter of royal arch masons, a council of royal and select masters andor a commandery of knights templar. Red wrinkle resistant blazer used for the york rite chapter high quality 100% polyester material. In addition to holding an esoteric certificate from the grand lodge of texas, he has been awarded esoteric certificates from both the grand chapter of texas and the grand council. That is, the york rite is not unified under one governing body, but is rather split into various components, each with its own governing body.
Companion adept of the temple minnesota grand york rite. To reach this objective, we must have knowledge of the goal and the pathway by which it may be obtained. The grand commandery of knights templar york rite maryland. Click here to book your group rate for 2020 grand york rite session online, or, call 18002289292 and reference the 2020 grand york rite of utah annual sessions with.
Establishing a book, or set of books, that covers the bases for all 3 bodies. As a mason in search of light, more light and further light you are invited to continue your masonic education by joining and participating in the york rite. York rite aprons dean and associates masonic aprons. The york rite in freemasonry actually refers to three cooperative groups that confer a total of ten degrees in the united states. Click here the purpose of the site is to link the grand york rite bodies of washington brochure2020. The york rite is one of several rites of freemasonry. The york rite, or more correctly, the american rite, is based on the early remnants of craft masonry that were practiced in the early 1700s. 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. Book your room reservations for 2020 grand sessions here.
The first of these, the royal arch chapter, forms the capitular rite. Supreme grand royal arch chapter is governed from the headquarters of the united grand. I am authorizing this letter of notice to the companions of all chapters within the state of indiana and any and all those who were to attend our grand chapter convocation, which was scheduled for april 3rd and april 4th 2020, advising them i have postponing the grand chapter convocation until at least. In england and wales, the degree is conferred by cryptic councils, along with. He served as eminent prior in 1975 and received the knight york.
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