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Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation

Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A

 

 

 

The 33rd Degree

Achieving the 33° is the penultimate honor that can be bestowed upon a Mason. It is not something that you can campaign or strive for. It must be granted to you solely out of recognition from the United Supreme Council.

 

A 33° mason is a master mason who has exhibited knowledge, passion and sacrifice to his craft.

The United Supreme Council will award the 33° as a way of honoring outstanding and selfless work performed in the rite or in public life. At its annual session the United Supreme Council elects members of the Rite to receive the Degree. Members unanimously so elected become honorary members of the United Supreme Council.

 

Did you know?

 

Most people are aware of the fact that the Statue of Liberty was a gift of the French people after their own republic came into existence. However, many are not aware that  there is a Masonic link to the statue. Frederic Bartholdi, a Mason, designed it and the Grand Lodge laid the cornerstone of its base with Masonic Ritual.

Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., a member of Clear Lake Lodge # 1417 in Texas, when he stepped onto the surface of the moon, carried a special deputation from his Grand Master to claim the moon as being in the territorial jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas. Other astronauts who were Masons include John Glenn.

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