
WKRC West Kent Rose Croix
Under Charter From The Supreme Council 33° for England & Wales and its Districts & Chapters Overseas

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Welcome to the District of West Kent Ancient & Accepted Rite (Rose Croix)
Thank you for visiting our new website which we hope you will enjoy.
The purpose of the website is to provide accurate information that is relative to our Order and to the District of West Kent.
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.
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?
Mark
V Ill Bro Mark Eyles-Thomas 33°
Inspector General - District of West Kent
Ancient & Accepted Rite (Rose Croix)



