First, i want to thank my wife lady sally who stood by me, and assisted me while i have been blessed to serve in two grand york rite lines. That portion of the old freemasons who met at the famous appletree tavern, in 1717, and. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. York rite is actually a descriptive term used for three cooperative groups which include the knights templar that confer a total of ten degrees in the united states. It is interesting to note the real difference between two oftenconfused terms, which are york rite and scottish rite.
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. However, in its own way it has a wonderful progression worthy of a second look. The degrees making up the york rite are considered concordant to the first three masonic degrees, meaning they confer additional masonic degrees that enlarge and. Collectanea masonic rituals grand college of rites of the. A degree that emphasizes the lessons of regularity, discipline, and integrity. Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. This lodge, and most symbolic lodges in the usa use a ritual which is a york rite ritual. The right left half face is executed similarly, facing 45 degrees, by the command, 1.
No freemason, who is a believer in the christian religion, should be satis. This book is the classic exposition of english 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. There are four royal arch degrees, three cryptic mason degrees, and three chivalric orders. Temple has been called the most beautiful of all the orders and degrees of freemasonry. They are in word format some are in pdf, therefore readable by any system. The york rite specifically is a collection of separate masonic bodies and associated.
Though the scottish rite has long relinquished any claim to these degrees, several. 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. A ritual and illustrations of freemasonry, free pdf global grey. Master mason degree, and the first grand lodge itself. What do 33rd degree masons know that 3rd degree masons do.
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. The grand royal arch chapter of the state of illinois recognises two ceremonial rituals for each degree. In this case, please save the file on your computer, and then open the pdf with acrobat reader. The york rite takes its name from the old english city of york. All dues current fellows will receive a copy of the current volume of collectanea during the first quarter of each year. It includes sections for recording offices held, special appointments, degree work, charity operations, and training and instructional conferences, as well as service in other bodies of masonry outside of the york rite. The york rite sometimes referred to as the american rite, since it is unknown in york, england is one of several rites of freemasonry.
Speakers will be furnished by the grand chapter or other york rite. Ritual for calling down and up from one degree to another. The royal arch degree seems not to have been known to what are called modern masons as late as about 1750. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. Grand council also defines the text and format of our ceremonies. She has spent a lot of nights at home taking care of our home so i could travel and serve the craft. This is a fraternal organisation which originated a long time ago, in the 16th to 17th century. If you look in literature published by the southern jurisdiction of. 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. Brothers, we are here to give you a short program about the york rite. This program is offered to any knight templar by enrollment through the sovereign college office.
Difference between york rite and scottish rite difference. The york rite bodies the other major concordant body of masonry are not unified in the way scottish rite is. Scottish rite, however, assumes a progression from their first 4th degree. 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 book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry author. He immediately, and then increasingly as the degrees unfold, wants to. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor york rite of california. Understanding the work for a particular degree can be accomplished in days, weeks, months or years. Blue lodge degrees answered here, for the york rites degrees interleave. York rite of freemasonry is complex organism, with ritual and degree elements predating the master mason degree, and the first grand lodge itself. Craft masonry sets a foundation and the sets the basis by which we look at the chronology of the legends that surround the degrees.
This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. These exams are based upon the online resource material and the rituals of the general grand chapter, general grand. More importantly it contains the complete secret work. The ritual file is protected by a password which is the word of the degree. Collectanea is privately printed for the fellows of the grand college of rites of the united states of america.
The york rite degrees actually begin in the blue lodge or symboliccraft lodge, and it is considered the first of the four york rite bodies. The degrees of the scottish rite are oneact plays often staged with costume, scenery, special effects, and the full rigging of any production. York rite usa the masonic degrees in chronological order. He is impressed, perhaps overwhelmed, by the magnificence of its ritual. 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. Scottish rite foundation, the order of demolay, the order of rainbow for girls, or any worthy masonic endeavor. 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. The york rite or american rite is one of several rites of freemasonry. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. It shall be forever known as the illustrious order of the red cross. York rite freemasons handbook hatcher iii, james f. The program offers five exams of multiple choice and essay questions, focussing on the ritual, philosophy and esoteric aspects of the york rite. There are no higher degrees than that of master mason.
Information about, hosting for, and links to just about every york rite grand body. The york rite takes the master mason on a journey into the oldest traditions of. It shall be instituted to inculcate the almighty force and the importance of truth. Contained herein are all of freemasonrys blue lodge and york rite degrees with numerous illustrations.
The earliest available ritual of this degree is in the manuscript rituals of the rite of perfection, 40250, which henry andrew francken eceived from stephen morin and copied, in. Craft and master mason degrees according to the pike workings of the ancient and accepted scottish rite. 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. Ceremony of conjugal recognition and presentation of the spouse to the brothers of the mason. Originally published in 1825, just twelve years after the organization of the united grand lodge of england, this works boasts the most complete collection of early versions of the english masonic rituals available under a single cover. These rituals are more esoteric and differ significantly from the webbform york rite blue lodge rituals commonly used in the united states, and the book has sev. The vast majority of lodges in the united states use variations of prestonwebb ritual, which was the result of thomas smith webbs revisions of lodge, chapter, and commandery ritual. Guide to the three symbolic degrees of the ancient york rite and to the degrees of mark master, past master, most excellent master, and the royal arch duncan, malcolm c. Texas york rite home page texan york rite freemasonry.
She has also been a traveling companion on a lot of out of state visits. Forms for download click for free download of an adobe reader. There are over a hundred illustrations, all reproduced here, which show important details of the rituals, including gestures and symbolic pictures. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips. 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. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor freemasonry watch.
York rite quarterly report fillable pdf grand commandery scholarship form 2021. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree. 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. Isbn 9789078156208 the contents of this collection in pdf files. Nov 16, 2016 it is the same, in terms of craft masonry. The commitee consulted with several sources to ensure accuracy in the ritual, including the frst three editons of the iowa ritual, the 24th editon of the rituals of the general grand council of cryptc masons internatonal, and rituals from other cryptc jurisdictons.
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 ceremonial degree ritual for the past master virtual is short and bears some similarity to the installation ritual of a worshipful master of a lodge of freemasons. It is a most impressive degree centered on the story of the fellowcraft of the quarry and their role in the building of the temple. Discussion in the york rite started by warrior1256, jul 5. Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with z, we propose to found a new order. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Welcome to the york rite of frederick md a faternal order known as york rite of masons in maryland and incompussis chapter council and knights templar. York rite degrees advent of masonry into america first lodge under. Chronological order of the york rite degrees we learn while going through the first 3 degrees, the craft degrees, you learn that masonry is a progressive science taught by degrees only.
These rituals are more esoteric and differ significantly from the webbform york rite blue lodge rituals commonly used. Ritual for the capitular degrees prince hall, 1990. The degrees of the scottish rite are not higher tha. Most chapters use the 1972 red book ritual, in which the. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. York rite of freemasonry is complex organism, with ritual and degree elements predating the. It is designed to educate royal and select masters in the origin, history, themes, and symbolism of the degrees of the cryptic rite. Richard carlile manual of freemasonry here is light. Then on january 10, 2015, the commitee announced to m. Detailled instructions are provided with the ritual. A rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by various masonic organizations or bodies, each of which.
You must already be a master mason before you can join the york rite. Duncans ritual is careful to note known variations where they exist. Blue lodge degrees answered here, for the york rites degrees interleave, chronologically, with. Editorial note this electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila. Both of these terms actually refer to degrees in freemasonry. Being uk based i have no idea how you colonials work your degrees. York rite petition form fillable directory of oklahoma york rite bodies. 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. Yet, it has no direct line of progression like that of the scottish rite. Their purpose is to examine different philosophies, ancient religions, and systems of ethics. 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 american rite of freemasonry, commonly known as the york rite. Rituel dinstallation du venerable maitre tous les rites francais.