This misconception is only partially true. The structure and organization of the bodies are vastly different between the York and Scottish Rite, but the legends and themes of the degrees are remarkably similar. From an organizational point of view, the York Rite tends to be composed of small, localized bodies, while the Scottish Rite has larger regional bodies.
The Scottish Rite has two Supreme Councils that exercise complete control in their jurisdictions. These organizational differences set aside, both rites expand upon the legends of the Blue Lodge Degrees.
When compared to the Royal Arch Mason Degree, there are some striking similarities. Not true. One of his most brilliant works is Esoterika: Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry, a detailed analysis of Blue Lodge symbolism. The roots of the North-South divide originated in the Grand Constitutions of the 33rd Degree of , the source of traditional Scottish Rite authority, which stipulates that two Supreme Councils were to be created in the United States.
However, the validity and accuracy of this document is still subject to much debate. The first legitimate Supreme Council in New York City was created in when the US Scottish Rite territory was divided into two jurisdictions, but the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction was not formally created until with the merger of two rival Supreme Councils.
Endnotes 1. Mackey, Robert I. Clegg, ed. Chicago, Masonic History Co. NW Washington, DC Contact Detail T: —— F: —— E: council scottishrite. Follow Us On. I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I Agree. Rebuilding the Temple Campaign Renovation Updates. Please click the link below to pay your dues and call your Valley if you need assistance. This is partially because Hall and his Brethren were selective in who they admitted.
Hall died in Dec. The organizational structure of Prince Hall Freemasonry mirrors that of its predominantly white counterparts, and includes the Scottish Rite, York Rite, Order of Eastern Star, Shriners, and most other appendant groups. Although white men are welcome to join Prince Hall lodges and some do, the membership of these lodges is predominately African-American men. Prince Hall Freemasonry is not a special type of Freemasonry. It uses the same Masonic suppliers, has similar rituals, adheres to the same philosophy, acknowledges the same landmarks, and performs the same Masonic work.
A visitor from a mainstream lodge would not find a Prince Hall lodge much different from his own. Throughout most of its history, Prince Hall Freemasonry was considered clandestine or irregular by its mainstream equivalents in the United States. In , African Lodge No. They created separate jurisdictions comprised of mostly African American members.
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