The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide 78 tain prisoners. Ritual book 33rd degree scottish rite freemasonry youtube. The ineffable degrees the official ritual of the lodge of perfection compiled by the united supreme council of the sovereign grand inspectorgenerals of the thirty third and last degree of the. Together with the ceremonies of inauguration and constitution, and installation of officers, as practiced in the northern jurisdiction of the united states. Information was also gathered from other respected written references, as well as from. On may 31st 1801, the first supreme council of 33rd degree was founded in the city of charleston, south carolina and established a 33degree system of high degrees, which included the foundational 25 degrees of rite of perfection. Lodge state of california adopted july 2009, 2 the masonic ritual adopted by this mwphgl, 3 mackeys jurisprudence of freemasonry, and 4 macoys worshipful masters assistant. The 31st degree portrays the judicial branch of the scottish rite. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in. In the netherlands the grand orient has allowed two lodges to use their own rituals, one dutch lodge works in the english emulation ritual, all the others have to use the dutch standard ritual. Freemason 32nd degree sublime prince of the royal secret. Masonic organizations and allied orders and degrees.
Rite of perfection became the 320 of what was to be known as the ancient and accepted scottish rite. The propagation of the mystic art is a purpose for a lodge, and the solemnity and impression, created by a wellrehearsed presentation of the ritual is important in the making of a mason. As early as 1974, the committee on rituals long range policy for ritual revision called for realignment of the ritualistic allegories of the lodge, council, chapter, and consistory in a logical, approximately historical sequence. The earliest available ritual of this degree is in the. Isbn 9789078156 a collection of rituals, handbooks and other material, used by various masonic orders in the united states. Ineffable comes from the latin ineffibilis which means something that should not be. Secret masonic handshakes words, and signs of blue lodge masonry entered apprentice degree first degree in the blue lodge sign of an entered apprentice. The lodge of perfection provides each masonic student with a collection of reflective philosophical lessons which can be used to grow as both a mason and a member of the human family. The lodge is hung in black, strewed with flames representing a cavern suspended from eight columns. Hutchens an introspective explanation of the scottish rite upper degrees.
In these degrees, albert pike explores human relations, responsibilities and moral codes. And so may we ever meet, act and part, my brethren. In the degrees of the lodge of perfection, we find ourselves on a quest for more light in masonry and the awakening of our own spirituality. Manual of the lodge of perfection, ancient and accepted. 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. Rite of freemasonrycontaining instructions in all the degrees, from the. The earliest available ritual of this degree is in the manuscript rituals of the rite of perfection, 40250, which henry andrew francken eceived from stephen morin and copied, in english, in 1783. The observance of the feast of tishri, which is the feast day of the lodge of perfection. Also the eleven ineffable degrees conferred in the lodge of perfectionand the. The first portion of the scottish rite system of degrees is called the lodge of perfection. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. This series of degrees includes the 4th through to the 14th and are referred to as the ineffable degrees. The fellow craft this manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge. Oct 21, 2012 lodge of perfection the first body of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry is called the lodge of perfection.
In addition, the consistory has a feast day of the manifesto each year on may 31. 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. The text has been somewhat modernized making an easier reading experience. On july 20, 1960, the supreme grand lodge of perfection issued a permanent charter to the newly organized enoch lodge of perfection no. Dispensation must be obtained for a member to hold two offices in the same lodge, or in more than one lodge at the same time. Dont waste your money on cheap reproductions of famous masonic books when you can download them here for free. Pike a ancient accepted scottish rite of freemasonry 1872. Lodge of perfection 4 through 14 solomons lodge of perfection. The first body of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry is called the lodge of perfection. Full text of manual of the lodge of perfection see other formats. Excerpt from manual of the lodge of perfection, ancient and accepted. Following each of degrees listed below we have provided a brief statement of the moral teachings found within its lecture. The degrees of the lodge of perfection are often viewed as the heart of the scottish rite.
Download manualofthelodgeofperfectionancientandacceptedscottishriteoffreemasonry ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. 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. The names of the lodge, chapter and council were officially changed on 17 oct 1945 to. Customer services be welcome to contact us, by email. We learn of how humans should interact with each other, how we should govern ourselves and live within our communities. Rituals of special services benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of america adopted july 14, 1925 by the grand lodge in session at portland, oregon revised july, 1958 revised january, 1964 revised july, 1982 revised july, 1992 revised march, 1996 revised june, 1999 revised july, 2004 revised august, 2005. Old ancients the exclusive ritual used by the grand lodge of pennsylvania. Rite of perfection, francken traveled to albany, new york and created the lodge of perfection in 1767. Initially, the scottish rite met in the masonic building located in downtown augusta. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. The 32nd degree is the military branch and provides a bright beacon for candidates in search of a deeper understanding of man and compassion.
Apr 06, 2012 the ineffable degrees the official ritual of the lodge of perfection compiled by the united supreme council of the sovereign grand inspectorgenerals of the thirty third and last degree of the. Lodges of perfection confer the 4th to the 14th degrees inclusive. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. May the blessings of heaven rest upon us and all regular masons. The lodge is styled a chapter, and the master of ceremonies represents pharos, the herdsman. 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. Scottish rite lodge of perfection masonic dictionary. This rituals name is actually derived from the fact that it was the ritual of the ancients grand. Augusta lodge of perfection, augusta chapter of rose croix and augusta council of kadosh.
May brotherly love prevail and every moral and social virtue cement us. Manual of the lodge of perfection, ancient and accepted scottish. Enoch lodge of perfection most worshipful hiram grand lodge. In all but two cases, it is the only ritual sanctioned by the grand lodge. Masonic orders fight severely to the publication of these texts.
The official ritual of the lodge of perfection, washington, 1982. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in acquiring knowledge about freemasonry. The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. 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. Manual of the lodge of perfection, ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The 30th, 31st and 32nd degrees are the culmination of the teachings of the scottish rite and must be conferred in full ritual form. A cyclopedic handbook harold van buren voorhis, 1952. The largest dutch order, the grootoosten grand orient threatened with legal procedures in order to try to have ritual.
Masons come to the scottish rite from the symbolic lodge imbued with a belief in the purported ancient origin and immutability of masonic ritual and strictures. Freemason collection is one of the rare websites rated three stars maximum on. Download pdf manualofthelodgeofperfectionancientand. Manual of the lodge of perfection internet archive. Valley of augusta ancient and accepted scottish rite of. Eight lights in an octagonal pattern surround the triangular altar in the center, and one other light is half way between the altar and the east. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions prepared by. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with. 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 ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft. Survey of alchemical symbols in the lodge of perfection of the ancient accepted scottish rite.
In the lodge of perfection 4th14th degrees, the mason consecrates himself to the masonic endeavor character building. Click download or read online button to manualofthelodgeofperfectionancientandacceptedscottishriteoffreemasonry book pdf for free now. Manual of the lodge of perfection by freemasons, u. They amplify the legend of the master mason degree and the story of the building of king solomons temple.
Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. These degrees, the 4th through 14th, are called ineffable degrees because their principal purpose is the investigation and contemplation of the ineffable name of deity. A basic masonic education course for fellow crafts with questions. The degree rituals of the northern masonic jurisdiction.
Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the fourth to. The contents of this manual therefore may be discussed with, and read by, any person interested in. Care must always be taken to preserve the seriousness and perfection of our degrees. Each lodge should have copies for the worshipful master, senior warden, junior warden, senior deacon and the deputy instructor. Position of lights in lodge as prescribed by grand lodge, proceedings 1922, page 7. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the fourth to the fourteenth. Ritual of the 15th degree, knight of the east, the sword or of the. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected.
Freemason collection is ranked in the most visited websites top 10 in the major masonic online magazine pietrestone. Survey of rituals published on this site a large number of rituals is not published on this site, but on our growing collection of downloads. Masonic organizations are invited to reproduce, extract, copy or reprint the contents of this book. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry commonly known as simply the scottish rite or, in england and australia, as the rose croix although. Rituals of american freemasonry the masonic trowel. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. All the degrees conferred in the royal arch chapter and grand encampment of knights templarsknights of the red crossof the christian markand of the holy sepulcher. The webbform ritual is used in 50 of the grand lodges of the united states. This manual does not disclose any of the esoteric portions of the ritual of the grand lodge. It includes the three basic degrees of the ancient york rite, and four additional advanced degrees. He is taught to venerate the virtues of the dead and emulate those of the living. Scottish rite, would seem to justify the humble ambi tion which the. Proper titles should always be used during lodge meetings. Words, and signs of blue lodge masonry pictou masons.
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