York Rite - Prince Hall Affiliation. . . . The symbolic degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason, as conferred in the United States, are degrees of the York Rite. York Masonry is the oldest and best known of all Masonic Rites. It takes its name from York, England, where the earliest known record of Masonry exists. . . ROYAL ARCH MASONRY The various local Chapters operate under the jurisdiction of the “Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Holy Royal Arch Mason”, which in turn is governed by the General Grand Conference of Grand Chapter Holy Royal Arch Masons, U.S.A., Bahamas and Its Jurisdiction. (P.H.A.) . . CRYPTIC MASONRY The Councils of Cryptic Masons operate under the jurisdiction of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of each state and most Grand Councils operate under the General Grand Council of the United States. . . KNIGHT TEMPLAR MASONRY Local Commanderies are governed by the Grand Commandery of each jurisdiction, and they in turn by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A. In the Commandery, the Chivalric Orders of Christian Knighthood are conferred. . . #freemasonry #masonic #yorkrite #pha #blackmason #holyroyalarch #crypticmasonry #knighttemplar #cornerstone #blackstone #princehall #ceebee #blackness #alchemy #metaphysical #universe #comet #ase #life #christian #knighthood #warrior #oneness #atum #gaotu #african #art #faith #happiness (at Ashiya, Hyogo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdrBUHCBzCA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
