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This Order is governed by Grand College and is a Christian Masonic Order.
To be considered for membership of this deeply significant Order, you MUST profess the Trinitarian Christian Faith and be a qualified member in good standing of each of the following Masonic bodies:-
It was previously a universal requirement that candidates be Installed Masters of a Craft Lodge. This requirement was amended by Grand College in 2015 to the effect that candidates must have been Master Masons of a Craft Lodge for a minimum of 3 years. However, all candidates must be dedicated and experienced masons who have demonstrated these qualities in their masonic careers to date.
The Order, in its modern form, did not set out to be deliberately exclusive, but the thirty one Appendant Degrees each have their own ceremonial working and it was determined, by our Founders, that a Mason needed to be of a certain standing and qualification within Freemasonry to comprehend and appreciate these especial degrees.
The recently reintroduced ceremony of the Order of Holy Wisdom differs from the Appendant Degrees in that there is a specific question/requirement in the ritual regarding membership of the Knight Templar Priests. You can find out more about the Order of Holy Wisdom and membership thereof by clicking below.
To be considered for membership of this deeply significant Order, you MUST profess the Trinitarian Christian Faith and be a qualified member in good standing of each of the following Masonic bodies:-
- a Craft Lodge
- a Royal Arch Chapter
- a Knight Templar Preceptory
It was previously a universal requirement that candidates be Installed Masters of a Craft Lodge. This requirement was amended by Grand College in 2015 to the effect that candidates must have been Master Masons of a Craft Lodge for a minimum of 3 years. However, all candidates must be dedicated and experienced masons who have demonstrated these qualities in their masonic careers to date.
The Order, in its modern form, did not set out to be deliberately exclusive, but the thirty one Appendant Degrees each have their own ceremonial working and it was determined, by our Founders, that a Mason needed to be of a certain standing and qualification within Freemasonry to comprehend and appreciate these especial degrees.
The recently reintroduced ceremony of the Order of Holy Wisdom differs from the Appendant Degrees in that there is a specific question/requirement in the ritual regarding membership of the Knight Templar Priests. You can find out more about the Order of Holy Wisdom and membership thereof by clicking below.