List of Masonic Rites

In Freemasonry, a Rite is a series of progressive degrees

that are conferred by various Masonic organizations or
bodies, each of which operates under the control of its
own central authority. In many cases, such as the York
Rite, it can be a collection of separate Masonic organizations that would otherwise operate independently. Masonic degree systems frequently belong to the appendant
bodies of Freemasonry that a Master Mason may join after the degrees of the Blue Lodge.

Masonic degree systems

The red cross, a commonly used symbol for Freemasonry in the

Swedish Rite

Canadian Rite
Consolidated Rite
Emulation Rite
English Rite
French Rite
Irish Rite
Italian Symbolic Rite (Rito simbolico italiano)
National Mexican Rite
Primitive Scottish Rite
Rectied Scottish Rite
Rite of Adoption

The double-headed eagle, the symbol most commonly associated

with the Scottish Rite

Rite of Baldwyn
Rite of Memphis-Misraim

Over time, a number of dierent Masonic degree systems

have been developed, some of which are in use or have
now ceased to exist. Known Masonic degree systems include:

Rite of Perfection
Rite of Ramsey
Rite of Strict Observance

Ancient and Primitive Rite

Scottish Rite

Ancient Reformed Rite

Swedish Rite

Ancient, Free and Accepted Architects[1]

York Rite (also known as American Rite)

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Grand College of Rites

In the United States, the Grand College of Rites focuses on the collection and publication of texts from both
Masonic ritual not currently used in the United States, and
defunct quasi-Masonic rituals used by other fraternities
and societies.[2] One of its stated purposes is the prevention, within the larger community of Freemasonry, of the
revival or usage of any rituals that are not currently in use
in the United States.[3]

References

[1] Bundy, Harry W. (1959). Philalethes Volume XII Number

6: Ancient, Free and Accepted Architects. The Philalethes
Society. Retrieved Jan 9, 2012.
[2] Grand College of Rites home page Accessed 17 April
2006.
[3] Constitution of the Grand College of Rites Accessed 17
April 2006.

See also
Grand College of Rites

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