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Ancient Craft Masonry
Blue Lodge Freemasonry, also known as Craft Masonry, is the foundation of Freemasonry, where men first begin their journey through the three symbolic degrees: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason. It focuses on moral and ethical teachings, personal development, and the principles of brotherhood, charity, and truth.
Holy Royal Arch
Royal Arch Masonry is a prominent branch of Freemasonry that explores the completion of the Master Mason degree, symbolizing the restoration of lost secrets and ancient knowledge. It focuses on personal growth, brotherhood, and the pursuit of truth through rituals, symbols, and teachings.
Cryptic Masonry
Cryptic Masonry, also known as the Royal and Select Masters, is a branch of Freemasonry that delves into the ancient secrets and teachings associated with the building of King Solomon's Temple. It emphasizes the completion of the Master Mason's journey by introducing the mysteries of the Cryptic Degrees, which focus on the preservation of secrets and the key to the hidden vaults.
Knights Templar
Knights Templar Masonry is a Christian-oriented branch of Freemasonry that honors the legendary medieval Knights Templar and their commitment to faith, charity, and chivalric values. Its rituals and teachings emphasize the defense of religious truths, the pursuit of spiritual growth, and the service of others through a strong sense of brotherhood and moral integrity.
Priory
Knights of the York Cross of Honour is an honorary group within the York Rite of Freemasonry that recognises members who have served as presiding officers in any of the four Grand Bodies, granting them the title of Knight York Grand Cross of Honour and a distinctive quadrant on their jewel. Membership is by invitation only, awarded to those who have completed the required service and demonstrated exemplary dedication to the Masonic fraternity.