What is the Masonic Consistory?

The Consistory Degrees ( 19° – 32° ) They attempt to illustrate the creation of the ideal balance between the spiritual and the temporal. The meetings of members of the 32nd Degree, or Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, are called Consistories.

What do the freemasons do?

Freemason secrets allegedly lurk behind everything from the planning of our nation’s capital to murder. Members of the enigmatic Masonic brotherhood include prominent politicians, Founding Fathers and titans of business. In modern times, Masons are known for donating millions to charity.

Is Scottish Rite a Freemason?

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. The Scottish Rite builds upon the ethical teachings and philosophy offered in the Craft (or Blue) Lodge, through dramatic presentation of the individual degrees.

What does the G in the Masonic symbol stand for?

Geometry
With a “G” Another is that it stands for Geometry, and is to remind Masons that Geometry and Freemasonry are synonymous terms described as being the “noblest of sciences”, and “the basis upon which the superstructure of Freemasonry and everything in existence in the entire universe is erected.

Do you have to believe in God to be a Mason?

Freemasonry unambiguously states that it is not a religion, nor a substitute for religion. There is no separate “Masonic” God. Nor is there a separate proper name for a deity in any branch of Freemasonry.

What finger is a Masonic ring worn?

pinky finger
The pinky finger is mostly acceptable for wearing your ring and it becomes even more acceptable the further up in the tradition you advance. The symbol of the compass should be worn facing towards you only if you are a newer member because it shows you are taking the pledge to the tradition seriously.

What is the highest level of Freemason?

Master Mason
The standard, widely accepted Masonic rite has three degrees. They are Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and the highest rank that anyone can earn, Master Mason. A common alternative, the Scottish Rite, has 33 degrees, including these three standard rankings and 30 other supplementary degrees, which we’ll list below.

What are the consistory degrees of the Scottish Rite?

The Consistory – Degrees 31 – 32. The final portion of the Scottish Rite System of degrees is called The Consistory. This series of degrees includes the 31st° through to the 32nd°. In Canada these degrees along with 19-30 make up Consistory. The explanation of the degrees below uses the Canadian titles for the degrees.

Where can I find Scottish rite ritual monitor and guide?

The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide / Arturo de Hoyos ISBN: 978–0–9708749–3–1 (alk. paper) The pen and ink watercolored illustrations preceding each Degree depicting signs of the Scottish Rite degrees from the 4th to 32nd, circa 1815, are courtesy of the Supreme Council of the Netherlands in The Hague. Artist unknown. TABLE OF CONTENTS

What’s the difference between a consistory and a lieutenant?

In the Northern Jurisdiction it is slightly different, the second and third officers being called Lieutenant-Commanders. A Consistory confers the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Degrees of the Rite in the Southern Jurisdiction, in the Northern Jurisdiction the Consistory confers the Degrees from the nineteenth to the thirty-second inclusive.

Which is the first part of the AASR 32nd degree ritual?

1st Lt.Cdr.: After sunset if one look to the land for behold darkness and sorrow. Therefore is it the present hour for us that have Light and believe in the Light. G.Cdr.-in-C.: Then let us proceed. Salix. He and all present give 1st part of Sign 1st Lt.Cdr., * * * * *: Nonis.