From the Venerable Master (April 2026) The Swedish Rite (Svenska Riten) Part 2 The Swedish Order is organized into a hierarchical structure comprising St. John’s Lodges (Degrees I-III), St. Andrew’s Lodges (Degrees IV-VI), and Chapters (Degrees VII-X), along with research and stewards’ lodges. Notably, the United Grand Lodge of England recognizes the Swedish Order of Freemasons as a regular Masonic jurisdiction, underscoring its adherence to fundamental Masonic principles. Structure of the...

From the Venerable Master (March 2026) The Swedish Rite (Svenska Riten) Part I For Freemasons worldwide, the fraternity presents a rich tapestry of diverse rites and traditions, each offering a unique pathway to Masonic light and understanding, such as York Rite Masonry and Scottish Masonry, for example. Among these, the Swedish Rite stands out as a distinct and historically significant system, primarily prevalent in the Nordic countries of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Finland, with...

From the Venerable Master (February 2026) There are two Scottish Rites in the United States, the Northern Jurisdiction and the Southern Jurisdiction. Within both jurisdictions, there are four principal coordinate bodies that confer the degrees of the Rite. Southern Jurisdiction Degree Bodies In the Southern Jurisdiction, the degree bodies are as follows: Lodge of Perfection, Degrees 4 through 14 Chapter of Rose Croix, Degrees 15 through 18 Council of Kadosh, Degrees 19 through 30 Consistory,...