Pure ancient Freemasonry and, Royal Arch
Freemasonry is often described as "a journey of discovery" and when a Mason has completed the early stages of his development, he is free to join other Orders in Freemasonry. The Royal Arch is acknowledged as the most important of these additional steps - as it is a continuation of Craft Masonry.
Anyone who has been a Master Mason for four weeks can join—and should aspire to join the Royal Arch, because becoming a Companion of the Order continues their voyage of discovery.
Why Should Craft Freemasons Join the Royal Arch?
Pure Ancient Freemasonry, which is composed of Craft masonry and Royal Arch masonry, presents the inquiring mind with an inspirational framework for life. Through the lessons presented in the Craft ceremonies, a Freemason is called upon to improve his relationship with his fellows and to practice the three great principles upon which the Craft is founded; brotherly love, relief and truth.
Message from Most Excellent Grand Superintendent
"Brethren
The Royal Arch and Craft masonry in Norfolk are intertwined at every level. I strongly believe membership of the Royal Arch to be a fundamental and an essential step of your masonic journey. It is the natural progression from Master Mason and in a ceremony that is dramatic, colourful and thought provoking. It provides you a thoroughly enjoyable completion of your core Freemasonry.
Don’t wait to be asked; speak to your Royal Arch Liaison Officer; a warm welcome and great companionship await you in one of our 25 Chapters across the Province”
E. Comp. Michael Richard Butler, MBE, DL
The Royal Arch takes matters further and can be seen to be the superstructure that makes all that has been presented complete and perfect. The ceremony in the Royal Arch is colourful, thought provoking and uplifting. It is based upon the Old Testament legend of the rebuilding of the Temple and invokes, simultaneously, sensations of humility and our dependence on our unseen creator. The Royal Arch makes good the promise of ‘recovery’ when what is lost in the Third Degree of Craft Masonry is revealed in a fascinating ceremony. Progress through the Royal Arch completes an individual’s journey through pure antient Freemasonry.
Craft Masons are, therefore, actively encouraged to become members of the Royal Arch in order to further develop and enrich their understanding of Freemasonry. Indeed the Grand Master encourages Master Masons to join the Royal Arch only when they are ready to do so but before joining any other Masonic Order.
How to join
As in all other Masonic Orders you will need a Proposer and Seconder who are members of the Chapter in which you seek to be exalted. By completing the form here we will contact you and put you in touch with a Royal Arch Chapter that will suit your circumstances and location.
