Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic supply company, 4549 john st. Another proven method of inviting or encouraging a blue lodge brother to advance in the york rite is to present him with a certificate of membership in the york rite, attesting to his progress to date through the first three degrees of the lodge. Previous editions of the rituals are still usable, since the changes are very minor. You must already be a master mason before you can join the york rite. But the york rite is not found as a single system worldwide, and outside of the united states there are often significant differences in ritual, as well as organization. York rite invitational orders library stichting argus. The western part of the room represents the first arch and the eastern part is the ninth arch. Forms for download click for free download of an adobe reader. Closes door, gives, 4 answered by sent outside in the same manner, returns 5 to his station, faces ch, gives sign. Ancient york rite book pdf free download link book now. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. However, the commitee asked that their draf be prereleased to the membership for.
The york rite takes the master mason on a journey into the oldest traditions of english freemasonry. Please read at your next meeting and place on file. At the command march, the leading file turns to the right, or half right, on a moving pivot whit radius reduced, followed by the other files. Duncans masonic ritual and monitor or guide to the three symbolic degrees of the ancient york rite ecce orienti. If other york rite bodies submit information, i will also include that as well. Knights of the york cross of honour kych, past prior, and received three quadrants knights of the york grand cross of honour. If you look in literature published by the southern jurisdiction of. This is the new approved cm ritual for 2015 all comments for updates should go to mipgm james byars. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Humphreys resolution 20142 york rite of california. Ancient york rite book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Isbn 9789078156208 the contents of this collection in pdf files. As both a york rite mason, and i am a past presiding officer in all the york rite bodies and a k.
Or the rites and ceremonies of the essenes wb, 1912. Oh, i get by with a little help from my friends the beatles, sgt. 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. 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.
Johnson, for help in connexion with the history of york royal arch masonry and for lending me his writings on the subject. Morals and dogma should not be confused morals and dogma by albert pike. These are the forms needed to complete the annual returns that are due before the 15th of january each year. Pike is best known for his major work, morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, published in 1871. 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. Baskin 61 resolution 20142 the proponents of this resolution seek to impose penalties for failing to learn the ritual. The york rite in freemasonry actually refers to three cooperative groups that confer a total of ten degrees in the united states. 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. Much of the diversity of work even includes the working tools and modes of recognition.
York rite of freemasonry is complex organism, with ritual and degree elements predating the master mason degree, and the first grand lodge itself. File type icon file name description size revision time user chapter handbook. There are four royal arch degrees, three cryptic mason degrees, and three chivalric orders. 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. There is much greater variation in masonic ritual than many brethren are aware of. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Morals and dogma by albert pike lucifer, the light. To be used by all commanderies in the state of nevada for. This lodge, and most symbolic lodges in the usa use a ritual which is a york rite ritual. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. York rite freemasonry has profited greatly from the activities and involvement of. Royal arch masons ritual the electronic copy of the ram ritual work has been corrected and sent to a publisher in the bozeman. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 78 tain prisoners.
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 york rite is one of the appendant bodies of freemasonry that a master mason may join to further his knowledge of freemasonry. Companion 6 captain of the host, the sentinel is at his post and 7 the tabernacle is securely guarded. Every serious student of masonry should be a york rite mason. 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. Usa mission statement the mission of the most worshipful national grand lodge of free and accepted ancient york rite masons, prince hall origin national compact usa is to support a way of life that promotes friendship, fellowship, and brotherly love.
From the editor every month i will include not only the items that were submitted by the heads of the three bodies but also chapters, councils, and commanderies. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. I can still distribute the pdf file by email and printed copy. Richard rawls, district lecturer, district 3 as district lecturer, i try to come up with topics that might make you think, help you with your ritual and give you a better perspective on things that might work for you. Today you took another step in your search for light. Then on january 10, 2015, the commitee announced to m.
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. The american rite of freemasonry, commonly known as the york rite. General considerations ideally, a companions path to earning a ritual bar would be through service as an officer in a cryptic council over several years tenure, learning to be proficient in the work going through the chairs and. Monthly activity report chapter excel fillable form. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. A few lodges work what they refer to as 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. Information about, hosting for, and links to just about every york rite grand body.