Gov noble seneschal, are you and all here assembled knights of york. They contain the ritual changes that were adopted in both bodies in 2018. He is impressed, perhaps overwhelmed, by the magnificence of its ritual. All the degrees of the york rite expand and extend the understanding of the degrees of the.
The york rite offers additional degrees to freemasons. He received the 29 degrees of the scottish rite in. This lodge, and most symbolic lodges in the usa use a ritual which is a york rite ritual. It is hoped, upon completion of this course, that you will consider yourself much more enlightened in the meanings and relevance of the cryptic degrees of the york rite.
The york rite provides additional masonic teachings and confers additional relevant degrees. If you look in literature published by the southern jurisdiction of. Previous editions of the rituals are still usable, since the changes are. The degrees conferred in the symbolic lodge and the royal.
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. York rite college initiated in governor generals college in washington, dc in 1972, most excellent companion sagar was a founding member and charter secretary of luther g. The commander shall call at least four special conclaves during the year for drill in the tactics, ritual, etc. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 78 tain prisoners. The royal arch degree seems not to have been known to what are called modern masons as late as about 1750.
Ascertain if any candidate is in waiting for the order of the temple. York rite of freemasonry is complex organism, with ritual and degree elements predating the master mason degree, and the first grand lodge itself. Therefore this monitor and guide, along with a book of the. In the ecossais sublime system of masonry there is a legend that the builder of the temple engraved a word upon a triangle of pure metal, and, fearing that it might be lost, he always bore it about his. Historically, the sign and pass of a royal master can be traced to 1740 in an english ritual that had been translated from a french ritual. The york rite sometimes referred to as the american rite, since it is unknown in york, england is one of several rites of freemasonry. Realizing that a revision of the ritual was necessary if scottish rite. Master mason degree, and the first grand lodge itself.
York rite sovereign college of north america ritual of knight of york. York rite is flavored with more of a christian message, but is open to all denominations. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor grand york rite of california. Sydney pope, for arranging for the photographing of an ancient banner preserved. There is a scottish rite ritual for the first three degrees, but its use is limited to some lodges in louisiana and by prince hall lodges. The degree of mark master, which is the fourth in the masonic series, is, historically considered, of the utmost importance, since we are informed that, by its influence, each operative mason, at the building of king solomons temple, was known and distinguished, and the disorder and confusion which might otherwise have attended so immense an undertaking. Print page 1 first, then reinsert paper to print on reverse page 2.
A ritual and illustrations of freemasonry, free pdf global grey. The york rite of freemasonry, also known as the american rite, consists of the symbolic degrees as conferred in the blue lodge, the capitular degrees conferred in a chapter of royal arch masons, the cryptic degrees conferred in a council of royal and select masters, and the chivalric orders conferred in a commandery of knights templar. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. It is designed to educate royal and select masters in the origin, history, themes, and symbolism of the degrees of the cryptic rite. The contents of this collection in pdffiles york rite. Freemasonry, you are invited to take an active part in the rituals of. 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. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. Ritual for calling down and up from one degree to another. In virginia the york rite, which derives its name from. Blue lodge degrees answered here, for the york rites degrees interleave, chronologically, with.
Davis, kych there are many theories of origin for the cryptic degrees of the york rite system of freemasonry, just as there are differing views from whence came the degrees of craft masonry. You will want to have access to your local chapter, council and commandery rituals as you peruse the answers to the exams presented in the companion adept of the temple program. The york rite sovereign college of north america exists primarily to be of service to the york rite of freemasonry. There are over a hundred illustrations, all reproduced here, which show important details of the rituals, including gestures and symbolic pictures. American york rite masonry, which developed from the private installation of a.
The perfect gift for new initiates to the york rite of freemasonry or those currently working in it this book offers a simplified overview of the york rite of freemasonry and is a personal record book for members. York rite of freemasonry is complex organism, with ritual and degree elements predating the. However, the commitee asked that their draf be prereleased to the membership for. The esoteric meaning of the cryptic degrees robert g. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor york rite of california.
Lodge of arkansas, pike took the 10 degrees of the york rite from 1850 to 1853. Joint balloting procedure for chapter and council 2011 32k. You must already be a master mason before you can join the york rite. Scottish rite foundation, the order of demolay, the order of rainbow for girls, or any worthy masonic endeavor. Notice of election to receive the degrees notice of rejection. The york rite takes its name from the old english city of york. The york rite specifically is a collection of separate masonic bodies and associated. The four masonic elements grand encampment, knights templar. 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. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. Cryptic degrees grand council of cryptic masons of indiana.
York rite freemasonry is the oldest and largest rite of freemasonry, composed of chapters of royal arch masons, councils of cryptic masons and commanderys of knights templar. 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. The prerequisite for membership, which is by invitation only, is good standing in all four york rite bodies. Morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, prepared for the. The shriners ancient arabic order nobles of the mystic shrine limits its membership to knights templar york rite and 32 degree scottish rite masons. To establish a local area coordinating agency for the scottish rite valley, for the purpose of working with the york rite, shrine and affiliated organizations in the general promotion of freemasonry. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. Constituent colleges must declare fealty to the grand lodge of their respective jurisdictions. 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.
This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. This is the new approved cm ritual for 2015 all comments for updates should go to mipgm james byars. The york rite has similarities and differences in ritual, degrees and practices among the various countries where it is worked today. Maryland york rite brochure when printing this pdf, make sure print setting is set to landscape. Every serious student of masonry should be a york rite mason. York rite and knights templar jewels, insignia and symbols. 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. New revised ritual books are now available from the grand secretary. 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.
The york rite in freemasonry actually refers to three cooperative groups that confer a total of ten degrees in the united states. W carries sword, right faces and marches to southwest entry and returns by the same route. Rite, within the american york rite ritual, the ruffians are apprehended and pun ished before the. There are four royal arch degrees, three cryptic mason degrees, and three chivalric orders. Speakers will be furnished by the grand chapter or other york rite. Master of ceremonies south carolina grand york rite. 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. 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. Until a few years ago, cryptic masonry was not a series of degrees which one had to take to meet requirements to join the shriners or the commandery of knights templar. The york rite takes the master mason on a journey into the oldest traditions of english freemasonry. All of the orders of the york rite and the degrees of the. Contained herein are all of freemasonrys blue lodge and york rite degrees with numerous illustrations. It is now friday, 1800 hours and i am working on the sword and trowel, stockton has a meeting tomorrow beginning at 0800 hours with breakfast, 0900 hours chapter convocation, and approximately hours council assembly and no communication, none, zilch.
Morals and dogma by albert pike lucifer, the light. Johnson, for help in connexion with the history of york royal arch masonry and for lending me his writings on the subject. Then on january 10, 2015, the commitee announced to m. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry author. We know our masonic brothers will benefit from the added knowledge gained through their york rite experience. Chapter of royal arch masons mark master past master some areas most excellent master. That portion of the old freemasons who met at the famous appletree tavern, in 1717, and. York rite, only england and texas mention york rite, seldom.