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ach Mark Mason has his own personal and unique mark, which provides a direct link to operative stonemasons who have used marks to identify their work for centuries.
The Mark degree, focusing on the keystone of the sacred arch of King Solomon, provides a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between the Solomonic degrees: Craft, Mark, Holy Royal Arch, Royal & Select Masters and other orders.
The beautifully written ritual teaches lessons of hope and encouragement, having confidence in the quality of one’s own work and of the advantages of perseverance. The dramatic and yet friendly ceremony illustrates that the wisest can be mistaken, that experts are often wrong, that the most insignificant has the potential for distinction and that we all have significant part to play in building the temple.
The individual’s perspective: ‘Make your Mark’ For many, it is the first move beyond the Craft and can offer a different group of people to meet and from whom to learn, thereby widening a brother’s Masonic knowledge and circle of friends. It provides a gateway to other Masonic orders.
Mark Masons are enthusiastic Freemasons and extremely welcoming; there are shorter lines of communication with friendly and approachable executives. Amongst Mark Masons you will always find friends, which is why it is known as ‘the friendly degree’.
The ritual and ceremonial offer opportunities for participation to all from the day a brother joins; the candidate is not merely led round the lodge room but increasingly takes an active, central role.
Mark Masonry offers progression and growth for a greater proportion of Freemasons, with a very real opportunity to showcase their qualities and enhance their enjoyment of Masonry as a whole.
Mark Masons are enthusiastic Freemasons and extremely welcoming.
