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The prerequisite for membership, which is by invitation only, is good-standing in all four York Rite bodies: Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commander or Preceptory (Canada.). | The prerequisite for membership, which is by invitation only, is good-standing in all four York Rite bodies: Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commander or Preceptory (Canada.). | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The York Rite Sovereign College of North America exists primarily to be of service to the York Rite of Freemasonry. Constituent colleges must declare fealty to the Grand Lodge of their respective jurisdictions. | The York Rite Sovereign College of North America exists primarily to be of service to the York Rite of Freemasonry. Constituent colleges must declare fealty to the Grand Lodge of their respective jurisdictions. | ||
== Purposes== | == Purposes== | ||
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The purpose of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, as set forth in its Constitution and By-Laws, are as follows: | The purpose of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, as set forth in its Constitution and By-Laws, are as follows: | ||
| − | + | :(1) To foster a spirit of cooperation an coordination among each of the Bodies of York Rite Masonry. | |
| − | + | :(2) To assist in worthy efforts to improve the ritualistic and dramatic presentation of York Rite work. | |
| − | + | :(3) To conduct an education program in order to inculcate a greater appreciation of the principles, ideals and programs of York Rite Masonry. | |
| − | + | :(4) To strengthen York Rite Masonry in every possible manner. | |
| − | + | :(5) To build up a love of country and to aid and support genuine Americanism. | |
| − | + | :(6) To reward outstanding service to York Rite Masonry by awards, honors and other methods of proper recognition. | |
| − | + | :(7) To support Charitable and Benevolent Endeavors of Freemasonry... | |
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== The York Rite Sovereign College == | == The York Rite Sovereign College == | ||
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The York Rite Sovereign College of North America is the supreme governing body for all Colleges within its jurisdiction. As such, it endeavors to promote all those activities which favor the accomplishing of its stated purpose. Among these is the awarding of certain honors for outstanding service. | The York Rite Sovereign College of North America is the supreme governing body for all Colleges within its jurisdiction. As such, it endeavors to promote all those activities which favor the accomplishing of its stated purpose. Among these is the awarding of certain honors for outstanding service. | ||
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The York Rite Sovereign College of North America
The prerequisite for membership, which is by invitation only, is good-standing in all four York Rite bodies: Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commander or Preceptory (Canada.).
Description
The York Rite Sovereign College of North America exists primarily to be of service to the York Rite of Freemasonry. Constituent colleges must declare fealty to the Grand Lodge of their respective jurisdictions.
Purposes
The purpose of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, as set forth in its Constitution and By-Laws, are as follows:
- (1) To foster a spirit of cooperation an coordination among each of the Bodies of York Rite Masonry.
- (2) To assist in worthy efforts to improve the ritualistic and dramatic presentation of York Rite work.
- (3) To conduct an education program in order to inculcate a greater appreciation of the principles, ideals and programs of York Rite Masonry.
- (4) To strengthen York Rite Masonry in every possible manner.
- (5) To build up a love of country and to aid and support genuine Americanism.
- (6) To reward outstanding service to York Rite Masonry by awards, honors and other methods of proper recognition.
- (7) To support Charitable and Benevolent Endeavors of Freemasonry...
The York Rite Sovereign College
The York Rite Sovereign College of North America is the supreme governing body for all Colleges within its jurisdiction. As such, it endeavors to promote all those activities which favor the accomplishing of its stated purpose. Among these is the awarding of certain honors for outstanding service. The Gold Honor Award may be given to any Mason for unselfish and faithful service in any branch of the York Rite. The recipient need not to be a member of a College, nor is it required that he be a member of all the other York Rite bodies
The Order of the Purple Cross of York, the highest honor of the College, is conferred upon those members of the College who have distinguished themselves by their service to humanity or to the Rite, The recipients are designated Associate Regents of the Sovereign College, and from their ranks are chosen the Regents or active members of that body.
The Sovereign College meets in General Assembly once each year, generally in late July or early August.
Purple Cross
The Order of the Purple Cross of York, the highest honor of the College, is conferred upon those members of the College who have distinguished themselves by their service to humanity or to the Rite, The recipients are designated Associate Regents of the Sovereign College, and from their ranks are chosen the Regents or active members of that body.
