Rose Croix Chapter and Degree in Freemasonry

The Rose Croix degree is the 18th degree of a Christian Order of Masonry and originated in France in 1801 and is referred as the Ancient and Accepted Rite of Freemasonry. This Order of Masonry comprises of thirty-three degrees and teaches the concepts of Craft Masonry with a Christian context. For this, the candidate must follow the Trinitarian Christian Faith and before any formal consideration of their candidature, they are required to sign a declaration in this regard.

The requirements to be a candidate for Rose Croix are mentioned below:

The candidate must have been initiated in a Lodge or Lodges under the United Grand Lodge of England or must be authorized in the Rules of the Supreme Council.

The candidate must have been a Master Mason for at least one full year in standing with the Craft and has faith in Trinitarian Christianity.

Rose Croix Chapter

The Chapter of Rose Croix provides a deeper understanding of religion, history, ethics, and philosophy through various complex historical degrees. These degrees can take years to master as the challenges presented in them are numerous.  For having even a basic comprehension of these degrees and their true meaning, a thorough reading of the chapters related to them in Morals and Dogma and in Legenda and Readings is necessary.

15th degree – Knight of the East, of the Sword or of the Eagle

In this degree, the fidelity to obligations and perseverance of purpose under difficulties and discouragement is taught. The apron in this degree is of crimson velvet and is edged in green color. It also has a bleeding head above two crossed swords and a triangle is present in the top point to the left with three interlaced triangles in it. The jewel consists of three concentric gold triangles with two crossed swords inside them.

16th degree – Prince of Jerusalem

In this degree, heroism of patience and the nobility of self-sacrifice are taught. The apron in this degree is crimson and edged with gold and aurora color. It has a square, delta, shield, balance and a hand of justice. The jewel consists of a hand holding a balance in equipoise, with a sword under it having five stars surrounding the point. Hebrew D is on the left and a Hebrew Z on the right.

17th degree – Knight of the East and West

The teachings of this degree are that loyalty to God is man’s primary allegiance. The apron is in yellow satin and with crimson and gold edges and has a sword and Tetractys on it. The jewel has a heptagon of silver and gold and also crossed swords on a balance and a lamb on the Book of Seven Seals.

18th degree – Knight Rose Croix

The teachings of this degree are that life and its strength come from God. The apron is of white satin or leather and is edged with red color. It also has skull and crossbones, a red passion cross and three red rosettes. The jewel is a gold compass which is opened to a quarter circle. A Rose Croix is present in between the compass with a pelican under it and an eagle on the reverse side.

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