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ORLANDO YORK RITE BODIES

Welcome to the
Orlando York Rite Bodies
of Freemasonry

IF YOU ARE NOT YET A FREEMASON, YOU MUST JOIN A SYMBOLIC OR BLUE LODGE BEFORE PETITIONING THE YORK RITE. TO JOIN A BLUE LODGE, CLICK HERE.

The York Rite

The Sublime Degree of Master Mason is often thought of as the ultimate degree of Freemasonry. However, many Masonic scholars agree that the narrative of the Craft, as illustrated in the three degrees, is not the whole story. The Degrees of York Rite Masonry complete the story and provide answers to many questions that the newly-raised Master Mason may have.

The York Rite is one of the appendant bodies of Freemasonry. York Rite Masonry, which takes its name from the old English city of York, dates back to 1744 and is described as the oldest and purest of the Rites.

Like other forms of Masonry, the York Rite is not a religion. Nevertheless, it does develop Biblical themes in addition to themes based on the Medieval Crusades. In the York Rite, a Master Mason may become a member of three bodies — actually a group of separate Rites joined in order. These include: a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons; a Council of Royal and Select Masters; a Commandery of Knights Templar.

For more information about each York Rite body, click below.

Meeting Location and Dates

The Orlando York Rite Bodies meet at Eola Lodge No. 207.

Address: 3200 E. Grant Street Orlando, FL 32806

Each of the York Rite Bodies meet on the following dates:

Eureka Chapter No. 7 Royal Arch Masons

Second Thursday of the ODD months (January, March, May, July, September and November)

  • Dinner: 6:30 pm
  • Convocation: 7:30 pm
  • Optional dress code: RED jacket and/or Tie

Orlando Council No. 5 Royal & Select Masters

Second Thursday of the EVEN months (February, April, June, August, October and December)

  • Dinner: 6:30 pm
  • Assembly: 7:30 pm
  • Optional dress code: PURPLE jacket and/or Tie

Olivet Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar

Fourth Thursday of every month except November (3rd Thursday) and December (Christmas Observance.)

  • Dinner: 6:30 pm
  • Conclave: 7:30 pm
  • Dress code: Class A uniform or Cap and Mantle (provided)

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned to this section where we will inform about all events organized by the Orlando York Rite Bodies as well as other York Rite bodies in the State of Florida or elsewhere.

Official calendar

Chat with us on Discord

Download Discord to chat with us in real time. If you are not yet a member of the York Rite, you will find valuable information about how to join.

To petition the Orlando York Rite Bodies, you must be a Master Mason for six months or you have already presented your Master Mason Catechism proficiency.