The royal ark mariner degree is a fascinating and compact degree, it uses the story of noah and his ark, and the story of the flood of cleansing and rebirth, in that the virtuous and industrious, represented by noah and his family will prosper. Accordingly, the symbol of the royal ark mariner degree is the rainbow, and the colours. Royal ark mariner apron and jewel for each candidate a r. Lodge royal ark mariner regalia english constitution.
By contrast, the ritual of the royal ark mariner degree is concerned only with the flood and the ark and does not mention this preservation of the arts and sciences on these two great pillarswhich are not to be confused, of course, with the two great pillars at the porchway or entrance to king solomons temple. Royal ark mariner provincial collarette jewel silver. Masonic royal ark mariners regalia, furnishings and equipment. The ritual of the degree is as the name suggests, based on the story of noah and the great flood, when noah at the request of god built an ark for the preservation of his family and all the known living creatures. All books by this author are below, simply click a title to read more and buy the product. Royal ark mariner in light of modern scientific research, there is intense theological controversy over the first ten chapters of genesis. At the outset, therefore, i shall resist the temptation to attempt to trace royal ark masonry back to antediluvian or even diluvian times and to enter upon a lengthy dissertation on the historical. Richardson, s the degree of royal ark mariner, in trans. Royal ark mariners masonic collectables for sale ebay.
Order of secret monitor provincial sash hand embroidered. Royal ark mariner evidence of the grade of royal ark mariner appears in masonic records at a very early date and the very abundance of data is to be considered as detrimental, rather than helpful. As a token of the first of these two covenants, god has set the rainbow upon the heavens. As with other masonic orders the origins of the degree are not certain, the earliest authenticated record of a royal ark mariner degree being worked in england is 1790. Jun 24, 2010 published under the authority of the grand master royal ark council this book contains the official ritual of the royal ark mariners degree. The sovereign college of allied and christian degrees. Archbooksellerroyal ark mariner ritualuniversal ritual. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The degree of royal ark mariner, although worked under the aegis of the grand lodge of mark master masons, and requiring every candidate to be a mark. Royal ark mariner lodges are attached to a mark lodge and bear the number of that lodge.
Mark year book royal ark mariner ritual no1 royal ark mariner ritual no2 royal and select master ritual no 2 rituals 1 4 year book rsm the degree of royal masters rsm the degree of select master the degree of most excellent master the degree of super. I must thank the director of the library at grand lodge for her help in finding certain texts. Published under the authority of the grand master royal ark. The royal ark mariner degree its origin and history, grand mark lodge, london, 1974. For the purpose of our story, the bible implies that the flood occurs about 2500 bce 1500 al, at which time a decadent world is destroyed by the wrath of god.
Ram otherwise known as the ancient and honourable fraternity of royal ark mariners. This book contains the large print edition of the aldersgate royal arch ritual as taught in the aldersgate royal arch ritual association. Order of mark master masons royal ark mariner degree. Uhoh, it looks like your internet explorer is out of date. Published under the authority of the grand master royal ark council this book contains the official ritual of the royal ark mariners degree. Royal ark mariner minute book 250pp skeleton with guards minute book with 250pp guards for enabling your secretary to insert your lodges minutes. The degree of royal ark mariner, although worked under the aegis of the grand lodge of mark master masons, and requiring every candidate to be a mark master mason, has no historical connection whatsoever. Masonic royal ark mariners ritual books ebay ritual no 1.
This is a separate degree conferred on mark master masons. This is the only book that offers a guide to the stories used in masonic. Royal ark mariner provincial grand lodge of mark master. Craft lectures in the 3 degrees ritual book 208 pages, hard bound, size. Provincial officers hold the rank designated provincial grand rank of the ancient and honourable fraternity of royal ark mariner prov.
Mar 18, 2016 18 march 2016 it has been brought to the attention of grand lodge that the biblical reference contained in the text for the presentation of a royal ark mariner certificate as set out in part 5, page 58 of the 2015 edition of the royal ark mariner ritual no. Contents include the installation of a commander of the lodge of royal ark mariners, the installation. The fraternity is governed mark grand lodge and administered the various mark provinces. To many masons, even mark master masons who are not royal ark mariners, the royal ark mariner degree can seem to be just a charming, little degree about noah and the flood whose members wear rainbow coloured aprons and has often been dismissed as being of very little ritual significance. The ritual of the ceremony of elevation is truly beautiful and makes use of illustrations from the old testament books of genesis and exodus to expound the virtues of morality and the properties of wisdom, strength and. When necessary, the ceremonial and administrative officers of the mark province will carry out the same functions at a provincial meeting assembly in the degree of royal ark mariner. The ritual focuses on those attributes and virtues exemplified by noah, and the. Contents include the installation of a commander of the lodge of royal ark mariners, the installation of a commander who is already an installed commander, the proclamation of the commander who is to continue in the office. The ritual of the ceremony of elevation is truly beautiful and makes use of illustrations from the old testament books of genesis and exodus to expound the virtues of morality and the properties of wisdom, strength and beauty. To even approximate the earliest working of the grade is impossible. Contents include the opening and closing of a royal ark mariners lodge, the lecture of the tracing board of a royal ark mariner,the presentation of royal ark mariners certificate, and the complete ceremony of elevation. Statutes refer to grand lodge being reconstituted in 1772.
Order of mark master masons ritual for the royal ark mariner degree. Buy royal ark mariners masonic collectables and get the best deals at the lowest prices on. In england and wales, the governing body is the grand lodge of mark master masons of england and wales and its districts and lodges overseas, which also controls the royal ark mariner degree. As the late r w bro handfieldjones wrote of the royal ark mariner degree. Knights templar inner working installation of eminent preceptor. The commander is located in the normal position in the east, with the usual pedestal, on top of which are placed. Masons announced, also in 1870, that since the degree of ark mariner had been worked in mark lodges since 1790, the mark would protect the royal ark mariner degree under a new grand masters royal ark council. Contents include the installation of a commander of the lodge of royal ark mariners, the installation of a commander who is already an installed commander, the proclamation of the commander who is to continue in the office for a second year and the presentation of keystone jewel. The ancient and honourable fraternity of royal ark mariner. Those who are elevated as royal ark mariners, and who take the slightest.
Royal ark mariners ritual no 1 by richard gan editor goodreads. Published under the authority of the grand master royal ark council this book contains the official installation ritual of the royal ark mariners degree. Apron and jewel are placed on or near to the pedestal of the senior warden. An opening hymn may be sung before the lodge is opened. Presentation of a royal ark mariner certificate correction.
Each royal ark mariner lodge is moored to a mark lodge and shares its number. Mark year book royal ark mariner ritual no1 royal ark mariner ritual no2 royal and select master ritual no 2 rituals 1 4 year book rsm the degree of royal masters. The degree of royal ark mariner, although worked under the aegis of the grand lodge of mark master masons, and requiring every candidate to be a mark master mason, has no historical connection whatsoever with that degree. Mark year book royal ark mariner ritual no1 royal ark mariner ritual no2 royal and select master ritual no 2 rituals 1 4 year book. As with other masonic orders the origins of the degree are not certain, the earliest authenticated record of a royal ark mariner degree being.
Lovely gilt bound volume, should last you a few years and. This promise is expressed in two covenants recorded respectively in the book of genesis, chapter 9, verses 8 to 17, and the book of isaiah, chapter 54, verses 9 and 10. The ancient and honourable fraternity of royal ark mariner, more commonly known as ram, has been under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of mark master. Contents include the installation of a commander of the lodge of royal ark mariners, the installation 0800 270 7699 0247 644 3469. Completely updated to incorporate the necessary amendments and additions following the convocation of supreme grand chapter on the 10th of november 2004. As neville barkercryer so perceptively observes in his book, the a. Contents include the opening and closing of a royal ark mariners lodge, the lecture of the tracing board of a royal ark mariner,the presentation of royal ark mariners certificate, and the complete. Grand lodge of mark master masons of england, wales and its districts and lodges overseas. Elevation ceremony including the tracing board lecture. This is the reason for mark grand lodges current control of the royal ark mariners. The ancient and honourable fraternity of royal ark mariner, more commonly known as ram, has been under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of mark master masons since 1871 and governed by the grand masters royal ark council. Collectanea masonic rituals annual transactions grand.
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