On behalf of the Masonic York Rite of Jackson, I want to welcome you to our website. I hope that you will find our site both informative and educational.

The York Rite of Freemasonry is a system of Degrees and Orders which include those of the Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery, often referred to as American Rite Masonry. While most of the Degrees and Orders of this Rite were born and nurtured in England, yet it is in North America that they have attained their highest development, and it is in America that there is a regular arrangement of the ritual work.

If you are a Master Mason, all you have to do is petition the York Rite. We will be glad to add you to our ranks. The only restriction is that in order to receive the Order of the Temple, you must believe and practice Christian virtues and believe in Jesus Christ. You will be glad that you received these Degrees and Orders as they complete and amplify the degrees of the Symbolic Lodge.

The most common remark made by Masons who receive the York Rite is that they wonder why they took so long to petition to receive them. Remember, you were taught early in your Symbolic Degrees that Freemasonry is a progressive science, attained only be Degrees. You may not be able to be active in the work of the York Rite, but you will be glad that you took the Degrees. There are no lectures to learn before you progress, so the small amount of time it takes to receive these Degrees is well worth the time.

Consult any member of the Masonic York Rite of Jackson for more details, or contact our Secretary/Recorder at secretary@jacksonyorkrite.org. or jacksonyorkritebodies@gmail.com or 769-798-2698

Fraternally,

High Priest, Jackson Chapter No. 6
Master, Jackson Council No. 5
Commander, Mississippi Commandery No. 1