Royal Arch Freemasonry, sometimes called Capitular Masonry, confers four additional degrees that elaborate on the teachings and legends of the blue lodge or craft Freemasonry, culminating in the Royal Arch Degree. It is open to all Master Masons in good standing and is the first step in the York Rite of Freemasonry.
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The Royal Arch Degree stands out in Freemasonry for its profound historical and symbolic significance, appearing in every Rite and intricately linked with the Master Mason Degree. It serves as the conclusive chapter of the Master Mason Degree, revealing the ultimate truths sought by Masons.
The Council of Royal and Select Masons, sometimes called Cryptic Masonry, confers three degrees that complete the story of Solomon’s Temple as it relates to Craft and Royal Arch Freemasonry. It is open to Royal Arch Masons in good standing and is often considered a second step in York Rite Freemasonry.
The Grand Commandery in Ohio confers three chivalric orders: the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the Order of Malta, and the Order of the Temple. While Craft Masonry is open to men of all faiths, the Commandery is an order of Master Masons who are pledged to defend the Christian faith. It is the third or capstone order of York Rite Freemasonry.
The Order Of The Temple is often called the most beautiful of all Orders and Degrees of Masonry. No Mason, who is a believer in the Christian religion, should be satisfied until he has received this — the capstone of the York Rite.