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A plain-English guide
The Orders
Freemasonry has more paths than many people realise. These are the ones currently appearing in my diary, explained without assuming you already know the vocabulary.
The foundation
Explore →02Craft
The best-known part of Freemasonry: friendship, personal development and service to the community, all held together by tradition and the people in the room.
The next chapter
Explore →03Royal Arch
A colourful continuation of the Craft journey, with its own ceremonies, companionship and a particularly strong sense of shared discovery.
Character and good company
Explore →04Mark
An Order known for warmth, good humour and a memorable ceremony. In Andrew’s diary it also appears to have a healthy relationship with barbecues.
Reflection and fellowship
Explore →05Rose Croix
A Christian Masonic Order centred on reflection, fellowship and a series of thoughtful degrees.
History and ceremony
Explore →Red Cross of Constantine
A Christian chivalric Order with distinctive ceremonial traditions, local conclaves and plenty of travelling between them.