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The Rite of Cerneau, a little-known Masonic rite
The Rite of Cerneau, sometimes referred to as Cernauism in the United States, is a Masonic system that is relatively unknown in Europe. Its history was initially confused with that...
The Royal Ark Mariner, a mysterious Masonic degree
The Royal Ark Mariner is a rather unusual case in the history of Masonic Higher Degrees and Side Degrees. In fact, it is generally quite easy to trace the history...
The Lauderdale Ritual, one of the little known rituals of Droit Humain
Have you ever heard of the Lauderdale Ritual which is use within the Droit Humain co-masonry ? For the majority of French-speaking Freemasons, Le Droit Humain works exclusively within the...
The Order of Saint John of Jerusalem and Freemasonry
The symbolism of the Templar Order is clearly present in Freemasonry, particularly in the Strict Templar Observance, the Rectified Scottish Rite, the Swedish Rite and, of course, in the higher...
The Allied Masonic Degrees
The Order of Allied Masonic Degrees, little known in continental Europe, is a rather unusual Masonic body, as its organisation varies considerably from country to country. The Allied Masonic Degrees...
The Cryptic Degrees
The Cryptic Degrees, also known as the Royal and Select Masters, are some of the many higher degrees that narrate the Masonic legend of the Temple of Solomon. The Cryptic...
The Order of the Red Cross of Constantine
Freemasonry not only preserves the legacy of the Masonic brotherhoods of the Middle Ages, it also commemorates the orders of chivalry. The Knights Templar come immediately to mind, particularly in...
The Royal Order of Scotland
Have you heard of the Royal Order of Scotland ? If you live in an Anglo-Saxon country, you probably do. But if you live in a Latin country, it's less...
The Aprons of the Royal Standard of Scotland
You may have come across Brethren in a Lodge wearing strange aprons, edged in tartan rather than plain. These are Freemasons practising the Royal Standard of Scotland. Why do the...
The Schroeder Rite
The Schroeder Rite is relatively unknown throughout the world. It was developed in Germany from 1795 and adopted by the Grand Lodge of Hamburg in 1801 (some sources say 1811). It...
What is Mark Masonry ?
Mark Masonry is an independent Order of Freemasonry, which is conferred on Master Masons but actually deepens the degree of Fellowcraft. Mark Masonry is relatively unknown on the European continent,...
The York Rite
Little known to European Freemasons, the York Rite is the most widely practised by Blue Lodges in the United States, to the extent that it is sometimes referred to simply...
