Freemason collection is ranked in the most visited websites top 10 in the major masonic online magazine pietrestone. Freemason collection is one of the rare websites rated three stars maximum on freemasonry. From the collection of the archives of the supreme council, 33, s. What is the difference between the york rite and scottish. The 30th, 31st and 32 degrees culminate the teachings of the scottish rite, and must be conferred in full ritual form. In the united states, however, the scottish rite is officially recognized by grand lodges as an extension of the degrees of freemasonry. Supreme council for the ancient and accepted scottish rite. Alabama california connecticut idaho indiana iowa kansas kentucky. The motto of the supreme council for scotland thirty third and last degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite consists of the latin phrase deus meumque jus which translates into english as god and my right.
That is what the scottish rite degrees are all about. The degree rituals of the northern masonic jurisdiction. The scottish rite of the freemasons appears first to have been organized in the united states in 1801, with a good deal of spurious history as underpinnings. The supreme council, ancient and accepted scottish rite, southern jurisdiction, usa commonly known as the mother supreme council of the world was the first supreme council of scottish rite freemasonry. Jul 08, 2011 ain soph to malkuth the first degree of scottish rite freemasonry july 8, 2011 by greg stewart 5 comments the following is the introduction to the apprentice, a book ive been working on for some time and i needed to let it see the light of day before it strangled me. The last and final degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite freemasonry is called sovereign grand inspector general. In the scottish rite 16th degree who was tattenai answers. This book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia.
The york rite in particular is an american creation, although the degrees within it originate throughout the masonic world. Jun 19, 2014 michael richards was initiated into freemasonry on december 17, 1998, at the riviera lodge no. He also wrote extensively through 1871 on lectures for all the degrees, the culmination of which was the publication of the book morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. Lodge of perfection 4th 14th degree 4th degree secret master. There are four divisions in the scottish rite southern jurisdiction. The thirtythird degree is conferred by the supreme council upon members of the rite in recognition of outstanding work in the rite or in public life. Some thoughts on the nature and purposes of freemasonry. James anderson in his new book of constitutions 1738. The scottish rite mason is the foe of intolerance, bigotry, and ignorance in all their forms. Detailled instructions are provided with the ritual. Morals and dogma scottish rite freemasonry masonic 1947 esoteric albert pike. Books on scottish rite masonry freemason information. Look closely when someone makes claims about 33rd degree masons.
Annotated edition bonded leather, gilt edges, cloth markers albert pikes morals and dogma. These are the complete rituals, signs, words and illustrations of the 4th 33rd degree. Scottish rite freemasonry in americas southern jurisdiction, 18012001. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. Scottish rite freemasonry in americas southern jurisdiction 18012001. When you can speak intelligently about the old charges gothic constitutions, early freemasonry in scotland, the formation of the first grand lodge, and how and when the degrees developed, people may be inclined to listen to you, when you start to talk about more. The scottish rite builds upon the ethical teachings and. Top 10 masonic esoteric authors southern california. Apr 05, 2015 theres no higher degree than that of master mason, the third degree in what many refer to as the blue lodge, or craft masonry. Scottish rite southern jurisdiction pin, 1905, unidentified maker, united states, scottish rite. Consistency is a principle based on adherence to masonic landmarks, the standard subscription requirements, tenets and also rituals of the craft. The scottish rite store is here to provide members of the scottish rite fraternal organization a place to purchase scottish rite apparel, books, courses and other items. Rite degrees from the 4th to 32nd, circa 1815, are courtesy of the supreme council of the. The supreme council, ancient and accepted scottish rite, southern jurisdiction, usa was the.
I hereby proclaim most enlightened brother brethren a. Founded in 1801, the scottish rite of freemasonry is the premier international fraternal order of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It claims that all other supreme councils and subordinate bodies of the scottish rite are derived from it. Battles over legitimacy have plagued this branch of freemasonry from its earliest days. The fourteenth degree is not the only scottish rite degree with a distinctive ring. The 33rd degree law of the masonic phoenicians gnostic warrior. Scottish rite master craftsman program scottish rite of. Not some quotes from an antimason book, but significant parts of the actual ritual book. In 1922, frederick of prussia and the european setting of the 20 ritual were superseded by george washington and the american revolution. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. In the name of the supreme council for scotland of the 33rd and last degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite, and to the end that they may ever be acknowledged as such throughout the world, i now proclaim illustrious brothers. At its biennial session the supreme council elects members of the rite to receive the degree. The latter lodge had a penchant for the socalled hauts grades high degrees. Ritual book 33rd degree scottish rite freemasonry youtube.
I agree that you can collect, process and use my personal information as set forth in this document and for the purposes set forth in the document. When someone joins, he goes through the process of receiving the degrees and becomes a third degree master mason. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. Known as grand east by masons the building contains a black room a red room and a chamber of death for ritual purposes. 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. Anyone attending a scottish rite meeting for this first time, especially in the southern. Their purpose is to examine different philosophies, ancient religions, and systems of ethics. The jewel is a black double headed eagle with golden beaks and claws, holding in.
Master craftsman program masonic education scottish rite. Artisan owl 33rd degree scottish rite freemason embroidered black adjustable baseball cap. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. When did a distinctive ring become associated with the 33 and. This will reveal that the high degrees began to develop soon after formation of the premier grand lodge 1717. In this exploration of the york rite and the scottish rite in freemasonry, a us perspective will be assumed. Born in boston, massachusetts on december 29, 1809, albert pike is asserted within the southern jurisdiction as the man most responsible for the growth and success of the scottish rite from an obscure masonic rite in the mid19th century to the international fraternity that it became. Scottish rite degrees ancient and accepted scottish rite of. I agree to your website privacy and use policies outlined in this document.
The primitive or early scottish rite movement actually began at paris with the organization of the rite s predecessor degrees. A pictorial look at the scottish rite of freemasonry. In order to keep unreveled the secrets of freemasonry, these rituals can only be read by the possessors of the degree. When you can speak intelligently about the old charges gothic constitutions, early freemasonry in scotland, the formation of the first grand lodge, and how and. The thirtythird degree ring is immediately recognized as a sign of great masonic achievement. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain.
The work has a total of 554 pages and hundreds of illustrations. Additionally, the rite also bestows the 33rd degree on certain members. Degree, southern jurisdiction, northern jurisdiction, canada, england and wales. The middle chamber, but not so specially designated. Frequently asked questions scottish rite of freemasonry, s. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. How to make an application to scottish rite in eau claire sw calgary ab t2p. This degree is generally defined as the administrative degree of the order. While there is no masonic degree more important than that of master mason, there. Pike ritual, hutchens book was revised in 2010 by scottish rite grand archivist and grand. 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.
Many who have tried to find the truth regarding freemasonry have sought such a book. The law of the 33rd degree freemasons in the year 1756 in charleston, south carolina, the original site was founded for the supreme council of the ancient and accepted scottish rite, southern jurisdiction, in the united states of america and the law of the 33rd degree. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry the northern masonic. Be kind to your walletuse your digital membership card. Cornerstone book publishers has an outstanding collection of scottish rite books on scottish rite history, scottish rite philosophy, rare scottish rite ritual, scottish rite procedures and more.
Poll gives his list of recommended scottish rite books for ritual, philosophy and history. After the war, pike continued his work on ritual revision, and completed the task in 1868. The 3rd degree, the master mason, is the most important degree in freemasonry, and any other degrees are considered simply extensions of being a master mason. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Richards, 33 beyond the symbols reprinted in the scottish rite journal of freemasonry sept. Application scottish rite eau claire sw calgary ab t2p. Its easy, but in case of problem, we can help with pleasure.
Order of freemasons under the supreme council of the 33rd and last degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite in the netherlands. Most masons are told it does not exist, the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. This book is an indispensable resource in understanding the degrees. It is the official monitor of the supreme council, southern jurisdiction, u.
Facing the coronavirus covid19 outbreak as scottish rite masons. Are you really walking around with a fourinch thick wallet, stuffed with 27 membership cards, my wife asked as i plunked my wallet down on. Scottish rite bulletin of freemasonry, alexandria, virginia feb. Each state or jurisdiction that belongs to the southern jurisdiction is called an orient. The 33rd and last degree of the scottish rite is an honorary degree, conferred for exceptional service to freemasonry. These higher degree numbers should not be considered higher ranks. When they say that soandso is a 33rd degree scottish rite mason, ask them to refer to a picture of that person receiving the award or wearing a scottish rite ring, or have them show you a listing of the person in the yearbook for that sr jurisdiction. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry author. On september 5, 2019, the scottish rite freemasonry valley of atlanta presented the arthur m. Canadas supreme council office is located at 4 queen street south in hamilton, ontario. Authentics of fundamental law for scottish rite freemasonry. The 33 cannot be asked for and if asked for must be refused.
The scottish rite is one of the appendant bodies of freemasonry that a master. What do 33rd degree masons know that 3rd degree masons do. In canada, whose supreme council was warranted in 1874 by that of england and wales, the rite is known as ancient and accepted scottish rite. The fourth degree emphasizes duty, fidelity, integrity, and the necessity for secrecy in all confidential relationships. It contains more of the ritual of the ancient and accepted rite than any other book. However, there do not seem to be early written references to the ring of this degree.
Supreme council, scottish rite southern jurisdiction, usa. Through all of these, people have tried to answer certain universal questions. Pillars of wisdom the writings of albert pike revised edition. The degrees of the scottish rite are not higher than the third degree. The supreme council confers the 33, inspector general honorary every. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes esoterika. The 32 scottish rite freemasonry, nmj is a fraternity committed to going deeper into the highest principles and teachings of. Exposes of masonic rituals have been popular books for centuries. The 31st degree is the judicial branch of the scottish rite. Buy scottish rite 33rd degree wings up masonic cuff links. These 33 masons are inspectors general honorary and honorary members of the supreme council. Also on view in secret scripts is a 33rd degree ritual, written ca. The first degree of scottish rite freemasonry freemason. Books room of pattee library at the pennsylvania state university, they located a copy of the ritual book, the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry.
There have been so many books written on freemasonry that it is sometimes difficult for readers to. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. History of the rite scottish rite of freemasonry, s. The scottish rite degree rituals recorded in the francken manuscript and what we know of their communication during most of the nineteenth century were skel. Headquarters of supreme council 33 degree is at 10 duke street, london. The york rite and scottish rite offer appendent bodies that provide additional studies and outlooks toward masonic traditions, and you may petition to these bodies once you are a master mason in good standing. It is known officially as the mother lodge or mother supreme council. Apr 06, 2012 in the united states, however, the scottish rite is officially recognized by grand lodges as an extension of the degrees of freemasonry. Orient of california scottish rite of freemasonry southern. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry the northern masonic jurisdiction in the united states often omits the and, while the english constitution in the united kingdom omits the scottish, commonly known as simply the scottish rite or, in england and australia, as the rose croix although this is only one of its degrees, is one of several rites of freemasonry. Jun 01, 2009 the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry mcclenachan, charles t. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. Application scottish rite eau claire sw calgary ab how. In england only 75 freemasons can be 33rd degree at one time.
An illustration in the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, written by. The ritual file is protected by a password which is the word of the degree. The degrees of the scottish rite are oneact plays often staged with costume, scenery, special effects, and the full rigging of any production. Pike received the 4th through the 32nd degrees in march 1853 from albert mackey, in charleston, south carolina. Scottish rite freemasonry san diego, california education. An explanation of the 33 degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite as worked by the supreme council of scotland. Several noteworthy examples of radical revision of scottish rite degree rituals occurred during the first half of the 20th century. With this book in hand, i suggest you immediately enroll in the master craftsman program. Masonic regalia merchandise for the lodge scottish rite 33rd degree and other cuff links at.
The book contains the ceremonies of each degree, the signs, words, grips, etc. This august 9, 76 entry in letter book h of the city of london. And dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry prepared for the supreme council of the thirtythird degree, for the southern jurisdiction of the united states. While expanding my sacred symbols collection and researching sacred symbols of the world, i just couldnt ignore vast, mysterious and fascinating imagery 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. Scottish rite foundation, southern jurisdiction, u. The 33rd degree is an honorary degree for special service. We currently are accepting applications for 2020 national scottish rite scholarships. At this point, he is a full member of the fraternity and a peer to all other masons throug.
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