18 MAR 2022


 

The York Rite in the United States is a grouping of separate Rites joined in order, namely the Capitular Rite, or Royal Arch Masons, the Cryptic Rite, or Cryptic Masons and the Chivalric Orders, or Knights Templar.

Royal Arch Masons

Cryptic Masons

Knights Templar


 

The Masonic Degrees in Chronological Order
The York Rite of Freemasonry, which many take to include the three degrees of the Blue or Craft Lodge, involves a good deal of its symbolism with the Hiramic Legend and King Solomon's Temple. The degrees are not conferred in the order in which the historical events they depict occurred. The following is a list of the degrees in chronological order - which may help to put them into perspective and demonstrate the necessity of receiving all of them in order to obtain a complete picture.
Degree Body Subject
Fellowcraft Lodge Philosophy of a Fellowcraft.
Mark Master Chapter On being a Fellowcraft, work on the Temple.
Select Master Council The three Grand Masters make a desposit.
Royal Master Council The day prior to the death of Hiram Abif.
Master Mason Lodge The death of Hiram Abif.
Most Excellent Master Chapter The completion and dedication of the Temple.
Super Excellent Master Council The destruction of the Temple / The fall of Judah.
Royal Arch Mason Chapter The return of the Jews to Jerusalem. Preparation of the building of the second Temple.
Order the Red Cross
Knight Masons		 KT
KM		 Assistance in continuing work on the second Temple
(Zerubbabel's Temple)
Entered Apprentice
Past Master		 Lodge
Chapter		 These degrees are not related to either the Temple or Hiramic Legend. The Entered Apprentice Degree is introductory only; the Past Master Degree is a relic from times past.


 

 
Tennessee Commandery Sells Lapel Pins to Benefit
the Knights Templar Eye Foundation

Greetings! Manchester Commandery No. 40, Manchester, TN, is pleased to continue their fundraiser for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. We have beautiful and unique Lapel Pins and Half Shekels especially for Sir Knights and other appendant bodies.

  • Pins are available for $5 each plus $5 for shipping per order
  • Half Shekels are two (2) for $5
  • Check or money order payable to: Manchester Commandery #40

Click here to print out the order form, complete and mail your order to:

Manchester Commandery No. 40
c/o Garry L. Carter, Treasurer
1004 Old Woodbury Hwy
Manchester, TN  37355

Over the last 17-years, Manchester Commandery #40 has donated over $65,000 to the Voluntary Campaign through our sale of Lapel Pins. Thanks again for your continued support!

Sincerely and fraternally,
Garry Carter, KYGCH, Treasurer

(Updated 18 MAR 2022)


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