The York Rite in Southern MD
The York Rite is a beautiful and complete system of Masonic degrees, composed of three distinct but related bodies: the Royal Arch Masons, the Royal & Select Masters, and the Knights Templar.
From the recovery of the Lost Word in the Royal Arch, through the preservation of the sacred mysteries in the Cryptic Rite, to the chivalric vows of the Knights Templar, each body deepens a Master Mason’s journey in light and service.
Royal Arch Masons
The Royal Arch completes the story of the Master Mason degree, revealing the recovery of that which was lost and restoring important spiritual and symbolic truths.
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Royal & Select Masters
The Royal & Select Masters, or Cryptic Masons, preserve the hidden mysteries of the Craft, focusing on fidelity, secrecy, and the preservation of sacred knowledge.
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Knights Templar
The Chivalric Orders of the Knights Templar emphasize Christian knighthood, duty, and service, uniting Masonic principles with the ideals of honor and courage.
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