National Mexican Rite
The National Mexican Rite was a rite of Freemasonry founded in Mexico in about 1834.[1]
Degree structure
The rite consisted of six further degrees after the degree of Master Mason (commonly known as the third degree). They were: fourth degree (Approved Master), fifth degree (Knight of the Secret), sixth degree (Knight of the Mexican Eagle), seventh degree (Perfect Architect), eighth degree (Grand Judge), and ninth degree (Grand Inspector General).[2] The rituals of the degrees were largely adapted from the Scottish Rite.[1]
Organization
The rite was governed by two bodies, a Grand Orient, and a National Grand Lodge. The former was composed of all members holding the ninth degree and was supreme in matters of doctrine and ritual. The latter was an elected organization responsible for administration.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Mackey, Albert Galatin (1912). An Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences. Masonic History Company. p. 482.
- ^ a b Gould, Robert (1906). A Library of Freemasonry: Comprising It's History, Antiquities, Symbols, Constitutions, Customs, Etc (2015 ed.). Repressed Publishing. pp. 175–177. ISBN 1504215737.