West Kent Rose Croix
Under Charter From The Supreme Council 33° for England & Wales and its Districts & Chapters Overseas
Are you thinking about your next step in Freemasonry?
Around the world, the second largest order after the Craft is the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, consisting of thirty-three degrees. In England and Wales it is known as the Ancient and Accepted Rite, and is often referred to as ‘Rose Croix’, because candidates join at the 18th degree, which has the formal title Prince Rose Croix of Heredom.
Welcome
Building on what you have learnt in the three Craft degrees and the Royal Arch, the 18° ceremony considers the principles of brotherly love, relief and truth through deeper philosophical and spiritual teachings, guiding candidates towards a greater understanding of themselves and their connection to the universe. It is a ceremony unlike any other in freemasonry, and is often described by candidates as their most profound experience since Initiation.
Interestingly, nowhere in the 18° ceremony is the Candidate asked to swear an oath: all Obligations in this Order are promises, as one can presume that the word of a man of the type invited to join the degree, once given, is ample bond.
I believe the above paragraphs say a great deal about the pedigree of Freemasons who join our Order. I have personally been a member since 1998, and I have found that it is one of the most inspirational and satisfying fellowships that one can experience.
Why not come and join me?
Who Can Join?
The Order is now open to all Master Masons who will be of at least six months’ standing at the time of their “Perfection”, as the joining ceremony is known. He must also be in good standing in the Craft.
V Ill Bro Mark Eyles-Thomas 33°
Inspector General – District of West Kent
Ancient & Accepted Rite (Rose Croix)
About West Kent Rose Croix
The District of West Kent was established in June 2002 when the District of Kent, then under the direction of Inspector General V Ill Bro Harry Graham 33°, was divided into two Districts (East & West Kent). Read more…
History of Rose Croix
The ‘Rose Croix’ Degree is the 18th of a series of 33 degrees, originating in France and which in 1801 were formed into the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
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