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The first part was set in Jerusalem about 520 BC at the time when the descendants of the children of Israel, led by Zerubbabel are returning from their captivity by the Babylonians only to find that the Temple erected by King Solomon had been completely destroyed and the city in ruins. Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of California at its Annual Convocation, A.I. 2418. San Francisco: Frank Eastman & Co., 1888. p. 315. Become a Freemason Our members have come from all walks of life and each with their own unique story to tell for why they became a Freemason

Being an armed forces veteran, I enjoy Freemasonry because it has given me a sense of purpose and belonging. Since joining in March 2018, I have embarked on a journey that has consisted of four elements – from being initiated, passed, raised and ultimately exalted into the Royal Arch. In a short space of time, I have progressed from Steward to Principal Sojourner, Scribe N and now occupy the office of Joshua. I’m very much looking forward to 2025 when I will be installed into the Chair of Zerubbabel. I enjoy the camaraderie that Freemasonry offers. I’ve met some fantastic people across the Province of Cumberland & Westmorland whom I now call friends. I enjoy learning new skills, such as rituals, taking part in the ceremonies we perform, public speaking at our Festive Boards and, most importantly, charity. It’s amazing that we can help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. WILL LAMBARTH, SUFFOLKIn Freemasonry in Scotland, the candidate for the Royal Arch must also be a Mark Master Mason, a degree which is part of the Royal Arch series. It can be worked in the Chapter, or more often has been worked in a Scottish Lodge. After the Mark degree, a candidate must receive the Excellent Master degree, before being exalted to the Royal Arch degree. In Ireland a candidate must be a Master Mason for one year before being admitted as a member of a Royal Arch Chapter. The Degree of Mark Master Mason is taken separately first and only then can the Royal Arch Degree be taken. The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferred because of the traditional requirement that only Past Masters of a Blue Lodge could be admitted to Royal Arch Masonry. Because there are so many applicants for this degree, Virtual Past Master is required to qualify them for it. Much of the work is the same given to install the Worshipful Master of a Blue Lodge. There is no such requirement or procedure outside the United States. [ citation needed] In Pennsylvania, this degree is under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and is conferred only to newly elected Masters of Symbolic Lodges. [1] Our President usually acts as Preceptor although there is a team of Preceptors; all are Record holders. The first time that you saw the Triple Tau was when you were restored to light and you would have seen it at the base of the pedestal. In the Most Excellent Master degree the building of King Solomon's Temple, which figures so prominently in Blue Lodge, has been completed. In England and Wales, the degree is conferred by Cryptic Councils, along with three other degrees (see below).

Similarities between this degree and material in the 19° in the Early Grand Rite of Scotland are also enumerated upon, and they conclude that the degree is from that Rite. [12] Royal Arch Mason [ edit ] Origins and early development [ edit ]

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Foreign Grand Lodges Find out more information about foreign Grand Lodges Recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England In the Province of West Lancashire, the Provincial Grand Master is also the head of Provincial Grand Chapter. The degree is also mentioned disapprovingly in Dassigny's "A serious and impartial enquiry into the cause of the present decay of Free-masonry in the Kingdom of Ireland" published in Dublin in 1744. [17] [18] Separate notes in this work indicate that the rite was practiced in Dublin, London and York, and described it as an " organis'd body of men who have passed the chair" (i.e. served as the Master of a Craft lodge). [19] a b c d Phoenix Masonry Bernard E.Jones, Freemason's Book of the Royal Arch, revised Carr, 1966, retrieved 23 September 2012