The degree demonstrates the masonic condemnation of all who conspire against the security of the nation and the happiness of our people. The secret of the 33rd degree of freemasonry illuminati bloodlines lucifer i recommend the plan of world war iii war planned for 2027 attack to start at 3. The york rite, or more correctly, the american rite, is based on the early remnants of craft masonry that were practiced in the early 1700s. Entered freemasonry in 1850, in 1859 he became grand master of the ancient and accepted scottish rite which we will shortly call rssa for brevity, namely the supreme head of american freemasonry writes estonian scholar juri lina on page 196 of his book architects of deception. General albert pike wrote those words in a work called. Ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry hardcover september 10, 2010. Entered freemasonry in 1850, in 1859 he became grand master of the ancient and accepted scottish rite which we will shortly call rssa for brevity, namely the supreme head of american freemasonry writes estonian scholar juri lina on page 196 of his book architects of. Annotated edition bonded leather, gilt edges, cloth markers albert pikes morals and dogma.
At its regular session a supreme council elects members of the rite to receive the degree. It is also concordant, in that some of its degrees relate to the degrees of symbolic freemasonry. The last and final degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite freemasonry is called sovereign grand inspector general. Because there are so few who receive this recognition and because people frequently misunderstand, thinking that those whove received this honorary degree are somehow elite, the mythos of power around the 33rd degree has. These higher degree numbers should not be considered higher ranks. Their purpose is to examine different philosophies, ancient religions, and systems of ethics. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. These are the complete rituals, signs, words and illustrations of the 4th 33rd degree.
Mcclenachan, 33, grand master of ceremonies of the supreme council for the northern masonic jurisdiction of the ancient and accepted scottish rite, originally compiled this work in 1884 as a monitor or guide to the rituals, ceremonies, instructions, and symbolism of all the degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite. The scottish rite degrees scottish rite of freemasonry. In england only 75 freemasons can be 33rd degree at one time. The degrees of the scottish rite are oneact plays often staged with costume, scenery, special effects, and the full rigging of any production. The scottish rite is one of the appendant bodies of freemasonry that a master mason may join for further exposure to the principles of freemasonry. In general, continental freemasonry is sympathetic to freemasonry amongst women, dating from the 1890s when french lodges assisted the emergent comasonic movement by promoting enough of their members to the 33rd degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite to allow them, in 1899, to form their own grand council, recognised by the other. A supreme council awards the 33rd degree as a way of honoring outstanding and selfless work performed in the rite or in public life. Duties, assignments and responsibilities of the scottish rite. When mcclenachan wrote his book in 1867, the scottish rite conferred degrees in. Mar 24, 20 the secret of the 33rd degree of freemasonry illuminati bloodlines lucifer i recommend the plan of world war iii war planned for 2027 attack to start at 3 am european time eastern storm illuminati. A scottish rite freemason may attain the 33, which is an honor bestowed for outstanding service to the brotherhood. The princes of the royal secret were deputies of the grand inspectors general. Out of those, only around 4,000 have attained the 33rd degree.
Ritual book 33rd degree scottish rite freemasonry youtube. Riandey then reinitiated the 33 degrees of the rite in amsterdam. Masonic principles and leadership are subjected to a crucial test. The aims and purposes of a scottish rite club, while many, are primarily intended as a vehicle with which to convey to its local community the philosophy, ideals and precepts of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The initiation in the craft degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite aasr is completely different from the ceremonies currently performed by most lodges in the englishspeaking world. Apr 06, 2012 ritual book 33rd degree scottish rite freemasonry. For those who are unaware, the 33rd degree is part of the scottish rite of freemasonry, which is an organizations that exists within freemasonry that master masons may join if they choose to. The 30th, 31st and 32 degrees culminate the teachings of the scottish rite, and must be conferred in full ritual form. The 33 cannot be asked for and if asked for must be refused. Apr 05, 2015 theres no higher degree than that of master mason, the third degree in what many refer to as the blue lodge, or craft masonry. The 31st degree is the judicial branch of the scottish rite. Books on scottish rite masonry freemason information.
Scottish rite masons of this day have adopted the emblem of the fourteenth degree ring as a symbol that represents the sword, shield, and armor of the ancient brethren. Master craftsman program masonic education scottish rite. Scottish rite degrees ancient and accepted scottish rite of. If you have a degree captain you must be willing and able to assist the degree captain in assigning brothers as cast members for the degree. Masonic rites and degrees explained why the scottish has 33. My freemasonry freemason information and discussion forum. In the united states, the scottish rite presents its ritual ceremonies in an auditorium to multiple candidates.
The ineffable degrees the official ritual of the lodge of perfection compiled by the united supreme council of the sovereign grand. As the worlds oldest and largest fraternal organization, freemasonry today is built on brotherly love, relief, and truth. Headquarters of supreme council 33 degree is at 10 duke street, london. The northern jurisdiction of the rite covers 15 states east of mississippi river. The motto of the supreme council for scotland thirty third and last degree of the ancient and accepted scottish rite consists of the latin phrase deus meumque jus which translates into english as god and my right. Supreme council for the ancient and accepted scottish rite. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. The deadly deception of freemasonry is exposed in this comprehensive book that tells the story of jim shaw, who was a 33rd degree mason, knight commander of the court of honor, past worshipful master of the blue lodge, and past master of all scottish rite bodies. This degree is generally defined as the administrative degree of the order. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry the northern masonic jurisdiction in the united states often omits the and, while the english constitution in the united kingdom omits the scottish, commonly known as simply the scottish rite or, in england and australia, as the rose croix although this is only one of its degrees, is one of several rites of freemasonry. The first official recognition of the scottish rite came in 1801 in south carolina.
The degrees of the scottish rite are oneact plays often staged with costume. In the scottish rite the central authority is called a supreme council. Pike is best known for his major work, morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, originally published in 1871. This is the last degree of the lodge of perfection, which meets on the first thursday of each month to. 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 this is only one of its degrees, is one of several rites of freemasonry. The secret ritual of the thirtythird and last degree sovereign. What do 33rd degree masons know that 3rd degree masons do. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. Those who were receiving the degree were seated, and the ceremony was exemplified acted out in full costume before them, in the same way that the lesser degrees of the scottish rite had been performed. The book contains the ceremonies of each degree, the signs, words, grips, etc. 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. The new degree was denominated sovereign grand inspector general of the supreme council of the 33rd degree. These 33 masons are inspectors general honorary and honorary members of.
The 3rd degree, the master mason, is the most important degree in freemasonry, and any other degrees are considered simply extensions of being a master mason. It draws its symbolism from various esoteric sources, from alchemy and cabbala, from gnosis and rosecroix. Ea, fc, and mm are the craft degrees, and do not belong to any body other than craft lodge freemasonry. Ritual for the 33 of freemasonry, scottish rite sovereign. What do 33rd degree masons know that 3rd degree masons do not. The secret ritual book 33rd degree freemasonry youtube. It continued to appear in engraved lists of lodges, like that seen above, until 1736. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. The 33rd and last degree of the scottish rite is an honorary degree, conferred for exceptional service to freemasonry. Morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. Active members of the supreme council, 33, sj, usa ill. Coordinate this ceremony with the secretary and personal representative. A rite is a progressive series of degrees conferred by various masonic.
Most masons are told it does not exist, the book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The work has a total of 554 pages and hundreds of illustrations. Fully describes the first three degrees of the scottish rite of freemasonry. Known as grand east by masons the building contains a black room a red room and a chamber of death for ritual purposes. A 33rd degree mason is a master mason who has exhibited knowledge, passion and sacrifice to his craft. At the time his title was the grand commander of the supreme council, of the scottish rite in washington d. The scottish rite ritual monitor and guide scottish rite store. Scottish rite, nmj what is a 32 scottish rite freemason. According to some estimates, there are more than 160,000 members of the scottish rite in the world. This is the last degree of the lodge of perfection, which meets on the first thursday of each month to conduct the business of all four bodies. Pillars of wisdom the writings of albert pike revised edition. Scottish rite clubs are social, fraternal, and charitable, nonpartisan, nonprofit. The 33rd degree is an honorary degree for special service. History of the rite scottish rite of freemasonry, s.
The york rite and scottish rite offer appendent bodies that provide additional studies and outlooks toward masonic traditions, and you may petition to these bodies once you are a master mason in good standing. This august 9, 76 entry in letter book h of the city of london presents. Not some quotes from an antimason book, but significant parts of the actual ritual book. They act by virtue of the special powers granted them for that purpose but their power is granted to this degree. In freemasonry attainment of the 3rd degree or a master mason represents the attainment of the highest rank or degree in all masonry. The thirtythird degree is conferred by the supreme council upon members of the rite in recognition of outstanding work in the rite or in public life. In the united states, the scottish rite presents its ritual. Rite degrees from the 4th to 32nd, circa 1815, are courtesy of the supreme council of the. The higher ranks, acquired in the scottish rite for example, represent appendant degrees, as in lateral movement in the highest rank.
We are an online emasonry community featuring masonic education and one of the largest discussion forums for freemasons. Each valley has up to four scottish rite bodies, and each body confers a set of degrees. This degree is a drama of the american spirit confronting the challenge of disloyalty and treason. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry author. Grand, elect, perfect and sublime mason page 179 third series the historical degrees. Because there are so few who receive this recognition and because people frequently misunderstand, thinking that those whove received this honorary degree are somehow elite, the mythos of power around the 33rd degree has developed. Morals and dogma was traditionally given to the candidate upon his receipt of the 14th degree of the scottish rite. Other scottish rite degrees sometimes styled templar degrees include the 28th degree knight commander of the temple, formerly denominated the 27th degree in the southern jurisdiction of united states, the 29th degree scottish knight of saint andrew, the 32nd degree master of the royal secret, and the 33rd degree inspector general. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The initiation in the ancient and accepted scottish rite. The jewel is a black double headed eagle with golden beaks and claws, holding in. The scottish rite store is here to provide members of the scottish rite fraternal organization a place to purchase scottish rite apparel, books, courses and other items. Through all of these, people have tried to answer certain universal questions.
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