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The Scottish Rite is one of the two branches of Freemasonry in which a Master Mason may proceed after he has completed the three degrees of Symbolic or Blue Lodge Masonry. The other branch is known as the York Rite, consisting of Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masters, and Knights Templar. The Scottish Rite includes the degrees from the 4° to the 32°.

The double-headed eagle was probably first accepted as a symbol of Freemasonry in 1758. In that year the body calling itself the Council of Emperors of the East and West, was established in Paris. The double-headed eagle was in all probability adopted by this body, which claimed a double jurisdiction. The eagle, one head inclined to the East and the other to the West, to guard any and all who might approach from either direction.

The accepted symbol of our Rite is the Double-Headed Eagle of Lagash. It is the oldest crest in the world, according to fraternal scholars and was a symbol of power more than two thousand years before the building of King Solomon's Temple.

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Scottish Rite Upcoming Events!!!

What is happening soon at the Orlando Scottish Rite!?!

Feb 25th — Executive Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:00 p.m. Meeting
Feb 27th — Knights of St Andrew, 5:45 p.m.
Feb 27th — Dinner, 6:30 p.m.
Feb 27th — 14° Ring Ceremony, Double Eagle Awards Presentation, Knights of St Andrew Knighting, 7:30 p.m.

MORE Upcoming Events!!!
March 28–29 — American Heritage Weekend
April 11–12 — Valley Spring Reunion
April 26–May 3 — Scottish Rite Foundation Fundraising Group Cruise
October 10–11 — Valley Fall Reunion

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Cool Facts from the Orlando Scottish Rite

The Scottish Rite Facts from Overseas!

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In England and Wales, whose Supreme Council was warranted by that of the Northern Jurisdiction of the USA (in 1845),[39] 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.

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The Scottish Rite Degrees

The Degrees of the Scottish Rite are one-act plays often staged with costume, scenery, special effects, and the full rigging of any production. Their purpose is to examine different philosophies, ancient religions, and systems of ethics. Through all of these, people have tried to answer certain universal questions. The Degrees of the Rite do not tell a person what he should think about these questions. Instead, they tell him about what great thinkers and civilizations of the past have thought, and they try to create a situation in which the candidate or Brother can gain insight. Agreeing with Socrates that the unexamined life is not worth living, the Rite helps with this self-examination by providing reference points.

There are four coordinate bodies within the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction:
Lodge of Perfection, 4°-14° (presiding officer - Venerable Master)

Chapter of Rose Croix, 15°-18° (presiding officer - Wise Master)

Council of Kadosh, 19°- 30° (presiding officer - Commander)

Consistory, 31°- 32° (presiding officer - Master of Kadosh)

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Who are the 32nd Degree Masons?

Who are the 32nd Degree Masons?

The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is an extension of the first three degrees of Craft Freemasonry. Here the member witnesses degrees from the 4° through the 32°. Each degree provides a moral lesson that can help the member be a better person.

The 33° is conferred annually upon a select number of 32° Scottish Rite Masons who have contributed outstanding service to Freemasonry or Scottish Rite or who have exemplified in their daily lives, the true meaning of the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. A recipient must be at least 33 years of age and may not apply for the degree.

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Orlando Scottish Rite

Tattoos are a lifetime commitment - do you know what else is?? The Scottish Rite Fraternity... Its a lifetime commitment - sometimes our brothers get it inked because they fired up knowing they have a lifetime of friendship and fellowship to enjoy beyond our amazing degrees.

Are you looking for something more?? Are you a Master Mason in the Brotherhood of Freemasonry?? Are you searching for something special?? Are you ready to take a step into something great?? Well - The Scottish Rite is ready and waiting for you.

Freemasonry has its lodges in every city in the United States, and in almost every town and village. It has them on the desert, through the mountains, in the wilderness, and among what Isaiah described as "the isles of the sea." It has them in Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, Great Britain, Europe,
Africa, the Near East, India, Burma, China, Malaya, the Philippines, East Indies, New Zealand, and Australia; it had them in many other countries of the Old World until certain religious and political ideologies forbade their existence.

Not one of them was ever organized as the result of any Masonic missionary enterprise, because Freemasonry has no such enterprise; or for the purpose of making money, or as the result of a bargain with the political and ecclesiastical ruling powers. Each lodge came into existence of itself, and because a few Masons desired to have it so.

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