How to join royal arch the prime qualification for admission into the royal arch is to be a master mason, of at least four weeks standing, in a lodge under the united grand lodge of england, or a lodge under a grand lodge recognised by it. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Freemasonry is the largest fraternal and charitable organisation in the uk. A history of royal arch masonry grand chapter of royal. Without the royal archthe masters degree is like a song half sunga tale partly toldor a promise unfulfilled. Warwickshire royal arch masons come to the aid of a village playground project to help secure funding commitements. Domatic royal holy arch chapter ritual book large print. Learning royal arch chapter ritual the simple, systematic. Warwickshire working of the royal arch ritual online. The royal arch degree i the complement of the masters degreethe unfolding into a second volumethe history of that which was lost to its final recovery. This book, uniform in style and presentation with my earlier freemasons guide and compendium, which, in the main, dealt with craft masonry, is an attempt to provide a simple explanation of the origin, rise, and development, and the customs, ritual, and symbolism, of royal arch masonry so far as present knowledge and considerations of masonic.
Common to all of freemasonry is the three grade system of craft. If you are a royal arch mason, i highly recommend you read this book. Freemasonry is not a quasi political or religious organisation, but a means of enhancing our commitment to our social, moral and lawful duties, and our faith in a supreme being. Buy the warwickshire working of the royal arch ritual first edition by freemasons isbn. Freemasons book of the royal arch by bernard edward jones. At the same time, the holy royal arch is the only appendant order that is actively endorsed by the united grand lodge of england among craft freemasons. Official facebook page of the warwickshire royal arch. Holy royal arch chapter 1964 warwickshire workings ritual book. Vaughan 4 was calling the royal arch degree the very root, heart and marrow of freemasonry. Philip hall, at the annual convocation was the introduction of the travelling loving cup. According to the myth mimed in the holy royal arch a crypt is found in the foundations of the ruined temple in which is discovered the omnific word, the lost name of god. Masonic royal arch domatic ritual book pocket size. He is to ensure that the candidate is conversant with the signs of the three craft degrees and the words given on the five points of fellowship most excellent zerubbabel. Inasmuch as the articles of union, 18, use the term holy royal arch and the early companions knew the order by that name, it may be thought that the word holy ought to be included in the title and commonly used in the text.
The warwickshire working of the royal arch ritual including ceremonies of opening and closing a chapter, exaltation with lectures, installation of principals, investiture of officers,charges to principals dated 1970. Royal arch ritual books royal arch chapter regalia crest. The provincial grand lodge of warwickshire is headed by the provincial grand master. There are two ceremonies in the royal arch that are practiced regularly. The provincial grand chapter of warwickshire benevolent fund has been granted charity status. When a king was crowned, all of this activity made an impression on the people and made it a talked about event. This is achieved by work in the lodge, largely based on a series of ritual.
Ceremony of installation for a chapter of royal arch masons ch11 revised 20405 participants installing officers. The royal arch is the continuation of craft freemasonry. Black leather rigid cover for your ritual book, embellished with a discreet square and compasses design on the bottom right corner. The 2018 updated book of warwickshire working of the royal arch ritual is now available for purchase from the provincial treasurer priced at. The order of the holy royal arch is the climax of pure and antient freemasonry. During the conflict between the antientsancients and the moderns 1751 to 18 the ancients were eager to accept and work the primitive form of the royal arch degree. A quality handmade soft leather cover for pocket ritual books. There are many other masonic degrees and orders which are called additional because they add to the basis of the craft and royal arch. Being a royal arch mason will also require your regular attendance at meetings of your royal arch chapter, usually four per year, as well as some time and effort on your part to study and learn the ritual so that you may participate in the ceremonies as well as gaining an understanding of their meaning and purpose. The author traces the history of the royal arch degree to the earlymid1700s. The standard reference on the subject is bernard e. The following downloads are available in pdf format.
Warwickshire working of the ra ritual this is the 2006 and latest edition. The executive team comprises the deputy grand superintendent, the second and third provincial grand principals, the provincial grand scribe e, provgdc and provgtreasurer together with other coopted members from time to time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The symbolism of freemasonry is found throughout the masonic lodge, and contains many of the working tools of a medieval or renaissance stonemason. This book, uniform in style and presentation with my earlier freemasons guide and compendium, which, in the main, dealt with craft masonry, is an attempt to provide a simple explanation of the origin, rise, and development, and the customs, ritual, and symbolism, of royal arch masonry so far. Its members, called companions, meet in chapters under a grand chapter. This book contains the new updated metropolitan working of the royal arch ritual. Royal arch worcestershire masonic library and museum. The proposer should inform the candidate to attend wearing a dark suit, white shirt and collar, black tie and shoes. Royal arch ritual books royal arch chapter regalia. Warwickshire working of the royal arch ritual lewis masonic. The cover is black, embossed with silvercoloured pillars, square and compass on the pavement, metal polished silver corner covers and a simple stud fastener. This suggests that the royal arch must have been popular enough at least among the antients to have developed into an independent ritual quite rapidly.
Arranged by the committee of aldersgate chapter of improvement. It might be an emulation ritual but there are others such as west end. Ritual and constitutions masonic books crest regalia ltd. One of the great new initiatives announced by the most excellent grand superintendent, e. Emulation pocket edition first, second and third 2007, hb. Royal arch worcestershire masonic library and museum catalogue. Provincial grand lodge of warwickshire craft leader profiles. The royal arch is present in all main masonic systems, though in some it is worked as part of craft mainstream freemasonry, and in others in an appendant additional order.
During the conflict between the antientsancients and the moderns 1751 to 18 the ancients were eager to accept and work the primitive form of. Masonic books ritual royal arch various royal arch various masonic attire socks gloves etc ties masonic books business books esoteric general handbooks humour. The complete workings of the royal arch ritual hale chapter of improvement. Royal arch aldersgate ritual library edition large masonic royal arch aldersgate ritual book in large print aka library edition. The royal arch ritual is a powerful reminder of mans folly, and it would be natural for the cycle to continue, with a fifth degree revealing the story of the building of herods temple, again reflecting the theme of the search for lost knowledge and its rediscovery leading to a rebuilding of the temple and a reminder of the importance of. The warwickshire working of the royal arch ritual including ceremonies of opening and closing a chapter, exaltation with lectures, installation of principals, investiture of officers,charges to. The form in which the companions of every royal arch chapter is arranged approaches as nearly as circumstances will permit to that of the true catenarian arch. Perfect for the ipz in lodge hard back 225 pages, 150mm x 320mm. In nearly all cases, a holy royal arch chapter also bears the same name as its sponsoring craft lodge, although the holy royal arch itself is a separate order from craft freemasonry. The title of this book may be thought to err by omission.
The masonic system of symbolism, as now constituted, presents us with a triple series of. Amongst the changes is a new section at the back of the book which contains an explanation of the grand chapter certificate, a version of setting the scene, the sojourners card and a method of sharing the exaltation ceremony. Make offer the metropolitan workings of royal arch masonry vintage pocket ritual book ill. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc.
That name is jah bul on, which masonry declares to mean i am and shall be lord. It is common in craft lodges for the new master mason to be presented with the small blue book of ritual that the lodge uses. And so there is a brief history of royal arch masonry. Workings the many versions of masonic ritual freemasonry. Installing officer, marshal, chaplain and secretary 17 elected and appointed officers for installation attendant to remove chairs in the west as officers are installed optional.
He was appointed a royal arch provincial grand steward in 2014. Chapters are ruled over by three principals, who rule conjointly, and the grand chapter is ruled over by three grand principals, with a pro first grand principal when the first grand principal is a royal prince. Also features the questions to the candidate before the second degree, instructions on performing masonic fire and the opening and closing odes. We hope that our page will tell you more about freemasonry in general and the province of warwickshire in. Suitable for most standard size rituals measuring 9cm x 14cm or 3 12x 5 12. Provincial grand lodge of warwickshire home facebook. In learning royal arch chapter ritual, the followup volume to the best selling learning masonic ritual the simple, systematic and successful way to master the work, author rick smith has further applied the secret weapons of great ritualists into a structured process that anyone can follow. Being a royal arch mason will also require your regular attendance at meetings of your royal arch chapter, usually four per year, as well as some time and effort on your part to study and learn the ritual so that you may participate in the ceremonies as well as gaining an. The whole system is transmitted to initiates through the medium of masonic ritual, which consists of lectures and allegorical plays. The many versions of masonic ritual freemasonry matters. Basic freemasonry consists of the three craft degrees entered apprentice, fellow craft and master mason, which may be completed by the royal arch chapter. Rituals general grand council royal and select masters usa, 1960, 95 p.
The ritual of the holy royal arch province of sussex worcester working of the royal arch ritual. Masonic soft faux leather ritual book cover for you pocket. Your one stop shop for warwickshire working of the royal arch ritual with excellent quality and supplies, at affordable and sensible prices. Out of print chapter cash analysis book order code. From the dimmest dawn of history, man has marked events of importance with song, marching, incense and solemnity. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. In its book of constitutions, the united grand lodge of england therefore declared that. The form of a royal arch chapter, when properly arranged, approaches as nearly as circumstances will permit that of a catenarian arch. Installation of officers for a mn chapter of royal arch masons 1 preface. There are four chapters of instruction listed in the warwickshire masonic year book. General grand chapter royal arch masons, international p. Crest regalia ltd is a leading uk based online masonic regalia retailer for all your masonic regalia, raob regalia, orange regalia and civic chains of office. Changes to the royal arch book of constitutions august 2016 rule 66. Warwickshire royal arch strategy 201921 warks ra has an overarching strategy managed by the most excellent grand superintendent and his executive team.
Provincial grand chapter of warwickshire page 1 of 2 the exaltation ceremony setting the scene as the exaltation ceremony is rather complicated and often leaves companions somewhat bemused, probably because we dont hear it as often and its so different to the craft ritual. This book contains the complete ceremony of the entered apprentice degree, the official emulation lectures explaining the symbolism of the first degree. These supplement the role of the lodge royal arch representatives. The aldersgate royal arch ritual aldersgate chapter of improvement aka nigerian royal arch ritual. Masonic year book 199899 province of warwickshire membership list. In the rough draft minute book of st martins lodge from 1807 to 1810, it was found that brethren were proposed in the lodge for. Thus we preserve a memorial of the vaulted shrine in which the sacred name was deposited. Installation ceremonies of the three principals, appendix d. Box 128 greenfield, in 461400128 the capitular development course by piers vaughan, past grand high priest of new york, can be purchased online at. Make offer the metropolitan workings of royal arch masonry vintage pocket ritual book 00097. Arranged by the committee of aldersgate chapter of. Its very easy to slip your ritual book in and keep safe whilst still easily.