The ancient york rite stands on the records of history as the oldest and purest of all masonic rites. From these small beginnings in england in 1717, freemasonry grew to the continent of. The ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft. Brief history of the a a s rite freemasonry by e sherman. It continued to appear in engraved lists of lodges, like that seen above, until 1736.
Things to know about york rite freemasonry masonicfind. This program is offered to any knight templar by enrollment through the sovereign college office. Dont waste your money on cheap reproductions of famous masonic books when you can download them here for free. The oldest and perhaps the purest form of ancient craft masonry takes its name from the city of york, in the north of england. 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. 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. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. The york rite specifically is a collection of separate masonic bodies and associated. Unlike treatments of masonic history by the likes of mackey, waite and gould, sibley covers the subject in an easy to digest and conversational manner that leaves the. Scottish rite, the presiding officer represents aaron, and is styled most excellent high priest. They are an extension of french freemasonry, and considered liberal. Chapter of royal arch masons mark master past master some areas most excellent master. What is the difference between the york rite and scottish. What is the difference between york rite and scottish rite in.
Pocket reference for the york rite york rite of freemasonry. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. The york rite in particular is an american creation, although the degrees within it originate throughout the masonic world. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. The royal arch chapter which includes the council degrees. Give but close attention, it soon will unfold, ark masons at present, are like those of old. Corliss j b history of scottish rite masonry valley of detroit 1920. 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, montana. Ram and or the illustrious master, officers and companions. I shall trace the history of masonrys powerful ancestors, rosicrucianism and the. The york rite companion adept of the temple program is an exciting bymail selfstudy program through the degrees and orders of the york rite of freemasonry administered by the sovereign york rite college of north america.
Knight york cross of honour, and a scottish rite mason, 33rd degree and a board member of the scottish rite research society, i have to correct some of the things that have been said here. Speakers will be furnished by the grand chapter or other york rite. Ye seekers of wisdom, desirous to learn the ark mason secret, you here will discern. 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. Freemasons, or masons, are members of a secret fraternal order known as the ancient free and accepted masons, whose goals are, supposedly, to promote brotherhood. The rite in its purity does not now exist anywhere. We just briefly covered the scottish rite branch of freemasonry, but what about the york rite. Encyclopedia of freemasonry and its kindred sciences by. History the origin of freemasonry is shrouded in deep mystery and wild legends. In this exploration of the york rite and the scottish rite in freemasonry, a us perspective will be assumed. The supreme council of scottish rite freemasonry was established in charleston, south carolina in 1801, because that area was geographically located on the 33rd parallel. The york rite of freemasonry a history and handbook.
The history of this degree is connected with the commemoration of the deposit of an important treasure, said to have been planned by hiram abif. Does the york rite, which is said to be the christian version of freemasonry, contain the same proluciferian symbolism. John of rhoades, and of cyprus the order of the temple the crowning glory of the york rite the most solemn and impressive. The york rite provides additional masonic teachings and confers additional relevant degrees. Aarons band a degree instituted in 1824, in new york city, mainly for social purposes, and conferred in an.
You must already be a master mason before you can join the york rite. All other degrees such as scottish rite, york rite and shrine, are modern derivatives not tied to the origins of pure freemasonry harris 1983. Apr 01, 2010 the york rite degrees of freemasonry consist of several branches including the royal arch, cryptic rite and knights templar. Freemasonry has its own literature, whether historical, fictional. 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 of freemasonry.
Royal arch masons, cryptic rite masons, and knights templar. The york rite, or more correctly the american rite, is a collection masonic bodies and degree systems which would otherwise operate independently and individually. The term york rite has been established for well over 150 years, and is generally recognized as consisting of three constituent and indispensible bodies. In general, continental freemasonry is sympathetic to freemasonry amongst women, dating from the 1890s when french lodges assisted the emergent comasonic movement by promoting enough of their members to the 33rd degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite to allow them, in 1899, to form their own grand council, recognised by the other.
It was given to me when i was knighted as a templar. The york rite is a collection of ten masonic degrees and. It is hoped, upon completion of this course, that you will consider yourself much more enlightened in the meanings and relevance of. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. The york rite or american rite is one of several rites of freemasonry. York rite is one of the several appendant bodies of the freemasonry. The nearest approach to it is the saint johns freemasonry of scotland, but the masters degree of the grand lodge of scotland is not the masters degree of the york rite. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic district. Read the biblical accounts of the story of the degrees. Ts parvin award awarded by the iowa conference for masonic cooperation commandery of the year.
The york rite takes its name from the old english city of york. This craft came into england in the time of good king athelstans reign. The journey of the first degree everything you need to learn as new entered apprentice mason duration. Today, it refers to three cooperative groups that confer to 10 degrees in the united states. The york rite of freemasonry a history and handbook speidel, frederick g. In the twentyfourth degree of the same rite, or prince of the tabernacle, the second officer or senior warden also personates aaron. The york rite degrees of freemasonry consist of several branches including the royal arch, cryptic rite and knights templar. Entered apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason. The york rite of freemasonry grand york rite of georgia. The york rite is one of several masonic organizations or paths a master mason may choose to join in. One can then pursue the higher degrees of the york rite or the scottish rite. A poster chart of the degrees within the york rite branch of freemasonry courtesy of wor.
This degree is the summit and perfection of ancient masonry. Masonic video brought to you in part by masons, ivanhoe commandery no. The origin of york rite masonry 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. To eonfer the capitular degrees in a masonic temple other than. Pamphlets, manual for cryptic masons, for the good of the order, the masonic triangle, 21st century. The history of york rite masonry today, york rite masonry is made up of three distinct bodies. Now we come to one of the more interesting subjects of freemasonry, so far weve stuck mainly to craft masonry, the oldest part and the series of degrees that every mason takes. The degrees conferred in the symbolic lodge and the royal.
The formation of the first grand lodge of england in 1717 specified that the lodges were to confer only the degrees of entered apprentice. 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. This video, created by the freemasons of indiana explains the degrees in intricate detail. 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. One of the major sourcebooks of masonic doctrine is morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of masonry, written in 1871 by albert pike, and considered to be the masons guide for daily. History of the rite scottish rite of freemasonry, s. The york rite in freemasonry actually refers to three cooperative groups that confer a total of ten degrees in the united states. As both a york rite mason, and i am a past presiding officer in all the york rite bodies and a k. 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. What is the difference between york rite and scottish rite. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. Scottish rites refer to the ancient and accepted scottish rite conferred to freemasonry members in the united states.
The york rite, which expanded greatly after the american civil war developed a more military style while m. When dunckerley dismembered the third degree, as brother mackey believed, he destroyed the identity of the rite. Below is a brief description of the degrees in the order that they are conferred within each of these bodies. 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. Origin of york rite masonry saint vrain masonic lodge. The organization of the king david supreme council grew out of the conferring in philadelphia 1850 of the 33rd degree by count desaint laurent also, larine of the supreme council of france and the grand commander of the council of spain on david leary, the first black inspectorgeneral of the prince hall scottish rite. Originally published in 1904, the story of freemasonry by w. 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. 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. An introduction to the york rite of freemasonry youtube.
The york rite is an appendant body is made up of three different basic groups. It is designed to educate royal and select masters in the origin, history, themes, and symbolism of the degrees of the cryptic 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. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 78 tain prisoners. It can be said as a collection of multiple masonic bodies that used to operate independently during the initial years. York rite is flavored with more of a christian message, but is open to all denominations. It says in the back that additional copies can be purchased from grand encampment of knights templar, u. Sibley is one of those classic sources of masonic history that should be in every mason and history buffs library. Scottish rites have four coordinate bodies, while york rites. The york rite offers additional degrees to freemasons. Part of the york rite of freemasonry in iowa menu skip to content. There are four royal arch degrees, three cryptic mason degrees, and three chivalric orders.