Learning Royal Arch Chapter Ritual - The SImple, Systematic and Successful Way to Master the Work

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For me, Freemasonry is a peculiar mix of rewarding challenges and opportunities, social interactions and personal fulfilment. Although I find these benefits elsewhere in life, they seldom come together in the same way as they do in my Lodge or Chapter. As a small business owner, I find much of my time consumed by work. Too much frivolous socialising and enjoyment is therefore often met with a gentle whisper from my inner voice: ‘There is work to be done.’ With Freemasonry, however, this voice is not only silenced, it is replaced with a genuine sense of productivity, all while enjoying the company of friends both old and new. Indeed, Freemasonry is often seen as a social club, and while the social aspect is hugely important – it certainly is to me – it is only one component of a far bigger picture. I well remember the daunting prospect of being given my first bits of ritual to learn and how I could physically feel myself shake as I stumbled through an arrangement of words of which I could make little sense at the time. As I looked around at all those in their impressive regalia, reciting huge pieces of complex English arrangements, I could scarcely imagine how I would ever be able to learn, let alone understand, even a fraction of these texts. Fast forward multiple years and these seemingly impossible pieces of ritual, which had once filled me with dread and trepidation, had now been accomplished – although certainly not mastered. Their meaning had slowly become clearer to me with each recital. The beauty of Freemasonry is that we all realise how much work it can take. In turn, we reward each other in friendship and fraternity when we see that the effort has been made. It is the dedication, the perseverance and the ability to get over one’s inner barriers that ultimately lead to reward. For me, this practical lesson has been a genuine gift. ALAN SPARHAM, NORTHAMPTS & HUNTINGDONSHIRE The Most Excellent master's degree is considered American in origin, [8] although it has been postulated by Ray Denslow and Turnbull that it was merely a rearrangement of preexisting material. [9] They state that the first mention of it by name is when it was conferred on William S. Davis on August 28, 1769, in St. Andrew's Royal Arch Lodge, and that the degrees came from lodges originating from the Irish Constitution. [10] Discover Freemasonry For Freemasons, there are four important values that help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Service

Get in Touch Freemasons’ Hall is located in the heart of London at 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ. The closest tube stations are Holborn and Covent Garden Royal Arch Masonry (also known as "Capitular Masonry") is the first part of the American York Rite system of Masonic degrees. Royal Arch Masons meet as a Chapter, and the Royal Arch Chapter confers four degrees: Mark Master Mason, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch Mason. Why become a Freemason? Discover the reasons why someone might become a Freemason. Read our member testimonials and find out what they enjoy most about being a Freemason English Royal Arch Masons will not be allowed into a Scottish chapter during a Mark working, unless they also hold that degree, which in England is administered by a separate body. The Excellent Master degree does not exist in England, and members of the English Grand Chapter are not permitted to attend these workings. They may also be excluded from part of the Royal Arch working which they no longer use, although this is at the discretion of individual chapters.Visit Freemasons' Hall Freemasons’ Hall is located in the heart of London at 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ. The closest tube stations are Holborn and Covent Garden Tony Hall, responsible for the Chorley and District, Leyland and District, Ormskirk, Bootle and Southport Groups. Proceedings of the Annual Communication of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Indiana". Google Books. Indianapolis: Grand R.A. Chapter. 1856. Archived from the original on November 17, 2018. , since ten years before

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So, a Sojourner who retires to prepare a candidate simply gives a “court bow” before leaving and another on his return. Similarly, when Scribe E is asked for e.g. the minutes of the previous Convocation, he too, does not salute but offers a court bow before proceeding.So, a Sojourner who retires to prepare a candidate simply gives a “court bow” before leaving and another on his return. Similarly, when Scribe E is asked for e.g. the minutes of the previous Convocation, he too, does not salute but offers a court bow before proceeding. a b See the 'Preliminary Declaration' of the combined-volume "Grand Lodge Constitutions & Grand Chapter Regulations" for England and Wales. Chapter is in many ways similar to a Lodge in that there is a progression of Officers towards the Chairs of the Three Principals who, between them, govern and rule the Chapter. An earlier requirement that a Companion needed to have progressed through the Chair of his Lodge before being installed into the Chairs of the Three Principals no longer applies.