: The Grand Commandery specifically highlights its vision as "Faithful Stewards of Chivalry and Community". Activities and Events

: Founded in 1860, this body confers the "Cryptic degrees," which provide historical context regarding the preservation of those secrets.

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The rite is organized into three distinct "bodies" that a Mason typically progresses through in sequence:

The York Rite is designed to help members answer fundamental spiritual and social questions:

: Founded in 1854, this body focuses on the "Capitular degrees," which explore the recovery of lost Masonic secrets.