About Us
What is the York Rite?
The York Rite is a system of Masonic degrees that is spread out between four organizations: the Symbolic Lodge, the Royal Arch Chapter, the Cryptic Council, and the Commandery of Knights Templar. Each organization’s degrees focus on a different theme, and together, they create a larger story that teaches Freemasons valuable lessons through initiation.
What can the York Rite offer me?
The York Rite provides powerful initiative experiences and uniquely close fellowship. Many Master Masons find that the friendships they make in the York Rite are long-lasting and deep. We are not just a fraternal brotherhood – we are family