The symbolism of the Royal Arch picks up where the Blue Lodge leaves off. In Blue Lodge Masonry, the symbolism of the degrees revolves around the building of King Solomon’s Temple. Royal Arch Masonry continues this theme with symbols and allegories of the Second Temple, the Ark of the Covenant, further symbolism of Solomon’s temple, and the Lost Word.
DDGHP, District No. Eight, (RAM)
DDTIM, Division (OCONUS)
DDGC, Region No. Four, Knights Templar
The second set of rites in the York Rite Bodies is the Council of Royal and Select Master—often called simply “the Council.” n these degrees the candidate learns of additional events in the building of the first temple. During these degrees, the candidate represents the Master Builder, Hiram Abiff. He learns why the word was lost, and the secret of its preservation and recovery.
DDGHP, District No. Eight, (RAM)
DDTIM, Division (OCONUS)
DDGC, Region No. Four, Knights Templar
The third and final set of rites in the York Rite Bodies is the Commandery of Knights Templar—often called simply “the Commandery.” The Commandery degrees are also known as Chivalric Masonry. This is because they are based in spirit upon the traditions of the Chivalric Orders of knighthood.
DDGHP, District No. Eight, (RAM)
DDTIM, Division (OCONUS)
DDGC, Region No. Four, Knights Templar
