To build up a love of country and to aid and support genuine Americanism.To strengthen York Rite Masonry in every possible manner.To conduct an education program in order to inculcate a greater appreciation of the principles, ideals and programs of York Rite Masonry.
To assist in worthy efforts to improve the ritualistic and dramatic presentation of York Rite work.To foster a spirit of cooperation coordination among each of the Bodies of York Rite Masonry.The purposes of this invitational body are: It is governed by the Grand Chapter of the Order of Knights Preceptor. They meet at the annual Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees. This is a body for all present and past commanders of the commanderies of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA. There is no international governing body there are Knight Mason Councils in Ireland, the USA, South Africa, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Tasmania, India, Gibraltar, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Greece, England, and Singapore. The Order of Knight Masons is open to all Master Masons who are also members of a Royal Arch Chapter. It is also referred to as the Order of the Anointed Kings ( source). It is conferred on present or past Illustrious Masters its degree consists of two sections, during both of which the candidate represents young King Solomon ( source). The Order of the Silver Trowel is an order that is available only to those who have gone through the Cryptic degrees and are in good standing with their local Cryptic council. This body is governed at the national level in the United States, its governing entity is the United Grand Imperial Council. Its degrees are not numerated and in the United States are as follows: This organization requires membership in the Royal Arch. This is a body and degree for those who currently serve or have served as Excellent Hight Priest for a Royal Arch chapter. This body is governed by its Convent General. Membership in this order requires that one has served as a Worshipful Master of a Masonic lodge, as an Excellent High Priest of a Royal Arch chapter, as a Thrice Illustrious Master of a council of Royal and Select Masters, and as an Eminent Commander of a Commandery of Knights Templar. There is no international entity to govern this body there are, however, national jurisdictions such as Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis in the United States of America, which is governed by its High Council.
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