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Month: January 2023

Knights of the Golden Circle

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

The Knights of the Golden Circle (KGC) was a Non -Masonic semi-military secret society that was active in the Midwestern states during the American Civil War. According to Britannica, the organization was launched in 1859 by George Bickley, a freebooter and adventurer,

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9.3/ Non-Masonic, 9.4/ Defunct, 9/ Other Rites

Recommended Book List

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Welcome to my recommended book list page where you can find books of the utmost interest regarding Freemasonry, Spirituality, Ancient Languages, Ancient History, and even Alchemy, some Masonic, some Not Masonic. All books listed have either been read by myself or have

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16/ Recommended Books

The Honorable Order of the Blue Goose

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Credit: https://bluegoose.org/about-us/our-history/ The Honorable Order of the Blue Goose is a fraternal and charitable organization that was founded in 1906. It was established by a group of insurance fieldmen who were meeting at the Oakwood Hotel in Green Lake, Wisconsin at the

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9.1/ Recognised, 9/ Other Rites

The Order of Mysteries of Mithras

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Credit: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/blog/mythras-reborn-in-a-new-masonic-order.htm The Mysteries of Mithras is a new Masonic Order which is inspired by and uses the allegory of the lost and ancient Mysteries of the same name. However, the Mysteries of Mithras does not try to be historical nor do

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9.1/ Recognised, 9/ Other Rites

Knight Of The Scarlet Mantle

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Credit: http://www.athelstansussex.org.uk/history-of-the-order.html The Masonic Order of Athelstan portrays the story of a Master Mason called to York in 926 to receive the Ancient Charges. It goes on through a series of delightful rituals to explain a lot of the Symbolism we still

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6.7/ Other Rites, 6/ Blue Lodge

The Order of the Silver Trowel

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Credit: https://www.crypticrite.org/order-of-the-silver-trowel.html This is a side, or “chair” degree, and is conferred on present or past Illustrious Masters, usually during the time of the Grand Council Assembly. It also goes by the name of Thrice Illustrious Masters Order of the Silver Trowel.

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6.7/ Other Rites, 6/ Blue Lodge

Knight Of The Red Cross Of Babylon

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Credit: https://usgcnsw.org.au/degrees/the-red-cross-knight-of-babylon/ This series of Degrees consists of the degrees of Knight of the Sword, Knight of the East, and lastly Knight of the East and West. The Degrees depict certain historical incidents which occurred during the period of twenty years that

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6.7/ Other Rites, 6/ Blue Lodge

The Order of the High Twelve

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Credit: https://www.grandlodgefl.com/glf-orders/high-twelve/ High Twelve is an organization of Master Masons that support Masonic causes with special emphasis on youth support and patriotic events. There are over 5,000 members in over 170 clubs nationwide and in foreign countries. High Twelve is dedicated to

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6.7/ Other Rites, 6/ Blue Lodge

The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm (Grotto)

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Credit: The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, whose subordinate bodies are the Grottoes, is an organization by and for Master Masons. While in no way connected with Masonry proper, its membership is restricted absolutely and exclusively to Master

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6.7/ Other Rites, 6/ Blue Lodge

The Order of Holy Wisdom

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Bro Jacques DeMolay

Sources/Credits: http://www.ktpscotlandeast.com/order-of-holy-wisdom.html http://ktp-surrey.org.uk/the-order-of-holy-wisdom.html The Order of Holy Wisdom has been part of the Order of The Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests from very early times. However old rituals showed that it required very lavish clothing, equipment, and premises to carry out

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6.7/ Other Rites, 6/ Blue Lodge
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