Discover Royal Arch
Welcome to this page, here you will find out more about joining the Royal Arch (or “Chapter”) this is the fourth and final stage in Pure Ancient Masonry, as defined in the Act of Union of 1813 that created the current United Grand Lodge of England, the administration of the Royal Arch and its Chapters has been entrusted by the UGLE to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England.
The Ceremony of Exaltation sees members follow the clues from the Third Degree to complete their journey in Pure Ancient Masonry, in a spectacular and unforgettable ceremony.
Through ongoing participation, members will work together with old friends and new Companions to build on the principles of the Craft, and unlock fresh perspectives on the meaning of Freemasonry.
The Discover more booklet, produced by Supreme Grand Chapter, is designed to introduce Master Masons and others to the Royal Arch.
It has been created by a number of Royal Arch Companions, find the Discover Royal Arch in Guernsey and Alderney Booklet here: Discover Royal Arch in Guernsey & Alderney and Next Regular Step for a Master Mason Booklet
The declaration that stands at the front of our Book of Constitutions and means there are four parts to a Freemason’s journey, for historical reasons, the first three are governed by the United Grand Lodge of England, while the Royal Arch is governed by the Supreme Grand Chapter of England, but in real terms this represents one journey through one organisation.
Because of this link, the Grand Master automatically serves as the First Grand Principal in Royal Arch, and many other senior roles are also shared .
This connection makes English Freemasonry unique around the world and represents an important part of our heritage.
For more information on the Royal Arch visit the UGLE site here: https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-us/royal-arch/supreme-grand-chapter/how-join-royal-arch
