The Scottish Rite
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry commonly known as simply the Scottish Rite. A Rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by various Masonic organizations or bodies, each of which operates under the control of its own central authority. In the Scottish Rite the central authority is called a Supreme Council.
The thirty-three degrees of the Scottish Rite are conferred by several controlling bodies.
| Degree Number | Southern Jurisdiction | Northern Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| 4° | Secret Master | Master Traveler |
| 5° | Perfect Master | |
| 6° | Intimate Secretary | Master of the Brazen Serpent |
| 7° | Provost and Judge | |
| 8° | Intendant of the Building | |
| 9° | Elu of the Nine | Master of the Temple |
| 10° | Elu of the Fifteen | Master Elect |
| 11° | Elu of the Twelve | Sublime Master Elected |
| 12° | Master Architect | Grand Master Architect |
| 13° | Royal Arch of Solomon | Master of the Ninth Arch |
| 14° | Perfect Elu | Grand Elect Mason |
| 15° | Knight of the East, or Knight of the Sword, or Knight of the Eagle | Knight of the East, or Knight of the Sword |
| 16° | Prince of Jerusalem | |
| 17° | Knight of the East and West | |
| 18° | Knight Rose Croix | Knight of the Rose Croix de Heredom Council of Kadosh |
| 19° | Grand Pontiff | |
| 20° | Master of the Symbolic Lodge | Master ad Vitam |
| 21° | Noachite, or Prussian Knight |
Patriarch Noachite |
| 22° | Knight of the Royal Axe, or Prince of Libanus |
Prince of Libanus |
| 23° | Chief of the Tabernacle | |
| 24° | Prince of the Tabernacle | Brother of the Forest |
| 25° | Knight of the Brazen Serpent | Master of Achievement |
| 26° | Prince of Mercy, or Scottish Trinitarian | Friend and Brother Eternal |
| 27° | Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept | Knight of Jerusalem |
| 28° | Knight Commander of the Temple | Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept |
| 29° | Scottish Knight of Saint Andrew | Knight of Saint Andrew |
| 30° | Knight Kadosh or Knight of the White and Black Eagle | Grand Inspector |
| 31° | Inspector Inquisitor | Knight Aspirant |
| 32° | Master of the Royal Secret | Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret |
| 33° | Inspector General | |
UK
In England and Wales, the Rite is known colloquially as the “Rose Croix” or more formally as “The Ancient and Accepted Rite for England and Wales and its Districts and Chapters Overseas” (continental European jurisdictions retain the “Écossais”). The only local bodies are Rose Croix Chapters; many degrees are conferred in name only, and degrees beyond the 18° are conferred only by the Supreme Council itself.
In England, the candidate is perfected in the 18th degree with the preceding degrees awarded in name only. Continuing to the 30th degree is restricted to those who have served in the chair of the Chapter. Elevation beyond the 30th degree is as in Scotland.
In Scotland, candidates are perfected in the 18th degree, with the preceding degrees awarded in name only. A minimum of a two-year interval is required before continuing to the 30th degree, again with the intervening degrees awarded by name only. Elevation beyond that is by invitation only, and numbers are severely restricted.
Canada
In Canada, whose Supreme Council was warranted in 1874 by that of England and Wales, the Rite is known as Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. The council is called “Supreme Council 33° Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada”.
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