During the past 150 years the format of scottish rite degree rituals has been completely transformed. Stephan moran and henry andrew francken, author of francken manuscripts, were major advocates of the rite of perfection. Jan 22, 2016 the scottish rite is comprised of three distinct bodies. The scottish rite temple sits at the corner of nw 3rd street and nw. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy. Emeth lodge of perfection officers the lodge of perfection confers the ineffable degrees, from the 4th to the 14th inclusive. In the fourteenth degree, the final and climactic lesson of the lodge of perfection is revealed, a belief in the ever living and true god and a deep reverence for his holy name. Ancient and accepted scottish rite for the southern. The lodge of perfection is the scottish rite body that confers degrees 4 to 14, from master traveler to grand elect mason. Scottish rite lodge of perfection guidestar profile. This paper explores the joumey through the degrees of the lodge of perfection. It is most proper that the lodge be then opened in the perfect masters degree. Early writers long believed that a rite of perfection consisting of 25 degrees, the.
Ancient and accepted scottish rite of free masonry southern jurisdiction valley of cedar rapids orient of iowa to the officers and members of lodge of perfection, chapter of rose croix, council of kadosh, consistory date. It shall be his special duty to see that the dignity and standing of scottish rite freemasonry is preserved and maintained. Be kind to your walletuse your digital membership card. Duties, assignments and responsibilities of the scottish rite valley of bremerton dated 1122 november, 20 all business of the bremerton valley will be conducted in accordance with the bylaws of the bremerton valley of the ancient and accepted scottish rite, submitted to and. Procedures manual for the valley of alexandria of the orient of. They are called ineffable because they are concerned with the ineffable or unutterable name of god and with mans eager quest for the true name. In these eleven degrees there is a profound unveiling of the. The degrees of the lodge of perfection are better known as the ineffable degrees of the scottish rite masonty because their princial purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the inefable unspeakable name of. The presiding officer is called the thrice potent master. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. The first portion of the scottish rite system of degrees is called the lodge of perfection. 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.
The degrees of the lodge of perfection are referred to as the ineffable degrees and include the. Freemason collection is one of the rare websites rated three stars maximum on. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic supply company, 4549 john st. The magazine for scottish rite masons of america sm. The scottish rite foundation helps children support your scottish rite club april 6 contributor deadline april 15 office contributor deadline april 17 transmit print file to our printer deadline for mayjune bulletin scottish rite clubs nature coast scottish rite club brooksville elks lodge 2582 383 county line road, spring hill, fl 34609. Agreeing with socrates that the unexamined life is not worth living, the rite helps with this selfexamination by providing reference points. Valley and to allow more scottish rite masons to enjoy the scottish rite without having to travel so far outside ones local area to attend. It is hoped that it will provide the reader a concise understanding of the importance of the scottish rite and its practicality in contemporary society. The lodge of perfection the 14th degree of the scottish rite, with the ineffable hebrew yod, or the first letter of the ineffable name of god, rendered in 3 dimensions with the famous lodge of perfection motto inscribed within the boundaries of the ring on the sides. Ancient and accepted scottish rite for the southern jurisdiction bylaws passed this 19th day of october, 2011 preamble the cedar rapids valley, orient of iowa, ancient and accepted scottish rite for the southern jurisdiction, establishes these bylaws for its governance. On september 5, 2019, the scottish rite freemasonry valley of atlanta presented the arthur m. Opening of the lodge on the fourteenth degree opening of the lodge of perfection, ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry for the southern jurisdiction of the united states officers march in and are seated.
The 4th through the 14th degrees of scottish rite masonry. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. For the next two years, the lodge of perfection continued its quarterly program of traveling around the valley. Ineffable comes from the latin ineffibilis which means something that should not be. Scottish rite virtues are at the very heart of this degree, truth, candor and generosity. It is the duty of every subordinate body in the ancient and accepted scottish rite to make annual returns to the supreme council of its transactions during the year. There approximately 14,000 scottish rite freemasons in 45 valleys across canada. Upon completion of the 14th degree, the new scottish rite member is entitled to wear the distinguished scottish. Lodge mauis masonic family event calendar event information last update 09092019. 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. Manual of the lodge of perfection by freemasons, u. The degrees that are performed are known as the ineffable degrees and are composed of eleven lessons or degrees 4 14. Each body of the rite allegorically explains a different element in the quest tradition.
Scottish rite lodge of perfection masonic dictionary. Manual of the lodge of perfection, ancient and accepted scottish rite of. The scottish rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the craft or blue lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide pdf 3rd ed. Scottish rite masons know that they are not perfect, but that there is a path to perfection. To a mason, duty embraces an obligation to take an interest in the problems of his environment, learn the social problems of his community, country, and even the world.
The scottish rite seeks to develop in our members virtues and character. Manual of the lodge of perfection internet archive. Officers duties lodge san antonio scottish rite bodies. There are four coordinate bodies within the scottish rite southern jurisdiction. Manual of the lodge of perfection, ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry.
Fiscal agent the lodge of perfection shall act as the financial agent for the alexandria scottish rite bodies, and manage and control all the funds of the valley. Duties, assignments and responsibilities of the scottish rite. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. They amplify the legend of the master mason degree and the story of the building of king solomons temple.
Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the fourth to. The degrees of the lodge of perfection are better known as the ineffable degrees of the scottish rite masonty because their princial purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the inefable unspeakable name of diety. Oct 21, 2012 the first body of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry is called the lodge of perfection. The jewel is represented by a compass open on a segment of a circle, to an angle of sixty degrees. Freemason collection is ranked in the most visited websites top 10 in the major masonic online magazine pietrestone. Lodge of perfection, 414 presiding officer venerable master. Duties, assignments and responsibilities of the scottish. We should strive for perfection by using the great principles of gods inherent love, charity, morality and kindness. From 1916 to 1919, mithra lodge of perfection was the only scottish rite body operating in miami. We should use these to shape our lives and conduct.
High degrees before 1801 speculative masonry and the birth of the high degrees. Scottish rite masons are taught that there is no masonic distinction or higher. Lodge of perfection, princes of jerusalem saturday, april 28, 2018 spring class, part 2 rose croix, massachusetts consistory saturday, may 5, 2018 installation of officers boston lafayette lodge of perfection giles f. While the degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite commence with the entered. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry cedar city. Lodge of perfection scottish rite valley of providence. The degree rituals of the northern masonic jurisdiction. The traditional full form ritual, established by the french rituals of the mid1700s and no doubt based on the form of the symbolic lodge degrees, consisted of a ceremonial opening, followed by reception of the candi. The scottish rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the craft or blue lodge, through.
Membership to this prestigious club is open to all master masons and members of the scottish rite. Lodge of perfection sioux city scottish rite bodies. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry commonly known as simply the. This series of degrees includes the 4th through to the 14th and are referred to as the ineffable degrees. The delta enclosing the hebrew letter yod as it appears on the fourteen degree ring. Annual meeting ancient accepted scottish rite the lessons of. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. It is advisable to confer the first three degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite on.
Participation by members spouses is encouraged as well. Lodge of perfection, chapter of rose croix and the consistory. The lodge of perfection confers the ineffable degrees, from the 4th to the 14th inclusive. A brief history of freemasonry and the origins of the scottish rite 75. Emeth lodge of perfection officers ancient accepted. Scottish rite news spring 2017 the bodies of the scottish rite, sitting in the valley of chicago, state of illinois, acknowledge and yield allegiance to the supreme council, 33, ancient accepted scottish rite of freemasonry for the northern masonic jurisdiction of the united states of america, whose grand east is in lexington. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. Bylaws of the scottish rite bodies, valley of alexandria.
However, there were no documented lodges of freemasons on the continent during. The bylaws, with the operating policies and procedures of the. Each time, the attendance at lodge meetings either. Constitutions of the united grand lodge of england 1908. Opening of the lodge on the fourteenth degree david icke. Full text of manual of the lodge of perfection see other formats. Council certificate and lapel emblem, and shall be exempt from lodge dues, but liable for supreme council dues. Secret master this degree investigates the concept of duty. In the united states, however, the scottish rite is officially recognized by grand lodges as an extension of the degrees of freemasonry. Lodge of perfection ancient and accepted scotish rite.
Early writers long believed that a rite of perfection consisting of 25 degrees, the highest being the sublime prince of the royal secret and being the predecessor of the scottish rite, had been formed in paris by a high degree council calling itself. Supreme council is the governing body of scottish rite in canada. The first body of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry is called the lodge of perfection. Manual of the lodge of perfection, ancient and accepted scottish. History of the rite scottish rite of freemasonry, s. Scotch sic rite masonry illustrated the masonic trowel. A copy of this book will be furnished to each club and additional copies may be obtained. Lodges of perfection confer the 4th to the 14th degrees inclusive. Olivet chapter of rose croix massachusetts consistory ancient accepted scottish rite. Lodge of perfection 4 through 14 solomons lodge of perfection.
The scottish rite is comprised of three distinct bodies. Join the aasr galveston valley of the scottish rite. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. Lodges of perfection confer the 4th to 14th degrees. This body consists of the 4 through the 14, and are referred to as the ineffable degrees because their principal purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the ineffable name of grees. The lodge of perfection is one of four coordinate divisions that exist in scottish rite. Ineffable comes from the latin ineffibilis which means something that should not be spoken.