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WELCOME !
FURTHER LIGHT IN
MASONRY PRESENTED BY SOUTHEASTERN YORK RITE
CONFERENCE
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Masonic Light of the York Rite
In the Beginning, God said Let there be light
and there was light!
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Masonic Light of the York Rite
You represented Hiram Abif and received the
Adopted Word. Continue the York Rite road of
Knowledge to find the Master Masons Word.
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Who is Eligible To Join

• Members in Good Standing
• of our
• Symbolic Blue Lodges

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Why We Are Here

• You Might Be a Christian Mason
• Believe Masonry Is A Progressive Science
• Are Respected Leaders
• Possess High Standards of Integrity
• Support Worthy Causes
• Fraternal Belief In Principles
• Ready To Travel A Delightful New Road
• Your Belief in Continued Education

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What is theYORK RITE ?

• A Series of Masonic Degrees and Orders
• Exemplifies and Explains Teachings
• Historical Backgrounds
• Ancient Craft Customs
• Not Explained in the Symbolic Lodge
• Rich in Pageantry and Color
• Dramatically Presented in Full Regalia
• No Memory or Work Lectures

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The Royal Arch Degree was maintained as a part
of the Craft until the 18th Century.
As Craftsmen you will find the Master Masons
Word and where it was placed before the death of
our Grand Master Hiram Abif.
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Royal Arch MasonryCHAPTER

• Four Capitular Degrees
• Mark Master
• Past Master ( Virtual )
• Most Excellent Master
• Royal Arch

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As a Royal Master you will have a discussion
with Hiram Abif about his mortality.
How and why was the word lost, how was it
discovered, by whom and for what purpose?
The answers to these questions can be found as a
Select Master.
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Cryptic Masonry COUNCIL

• Two Cryptic Degrees
• Royal Master
• Select Master
• Super Excellent (Optional)

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Assist at the Rebuilding of the 2nd Temple. What
is the origin of the Knights Templar?
Be Dubbed and Created a member of the Valiant
and Magnanimous Order of the Temple.
Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar
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The Chivalric Orders COMMANDERY

• The Commandery of Knights Templar
• Confers Three Orders
• Order of Red Cross
• Order of Malta
• Order of the Temple

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YORK RITE Philanthropies

• Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons
• Royal Arch Research Assistance
• Grand Council Cryptic Masons
• Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
• Grand Commandery Knights Templar
• Knights Templar Eye Foundation

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YOU Are Cordially Invited To Join!

• We Meet Monthly
• Day__________
• Annual Dues Are 25.00 to 100.00
• Dues will vary around each State
• All Three Bodies Inclusive
• Initiation Fee ___________

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Be A Part of History
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Action !

• A Special Time To Become A Member
• Continued Masonic Education
• Knighting In a New Century
• Sign A Petition Now Why Wait
• You Will Not Be Disappointed!

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Travel the road ofFurther Masonic Light
YORK RITE MASONRY