Beyond the 3rd degree

[youngblood2002]

During our study group tonight and interesting questioned was asked.The question was asked how does a MM progress to the 32 degree in PHA? Some brothers suggested that you had to go to Scottish or York Rite. Some brothers said it can be attained w/i PHA....Which is the correct answer?

 

[BryanMaloney]

PHA is regular, so the highest degree awarded by a PHA Lodge is Master Mason. However, PHA also has fully regular Scottish Rite and York Rite appendant organizations. The Scottish Rite numbers its degrees, which go 4-32 (with a 33 honorary degree). The York Rite does not number its degrees. None of these degrees are higher in Masonic rank than Master Mason.

 

[widows son]

Agreed

 

[bupton52]

A common misconception that is perpetuated by many irregular jurisidictions is that PHA has to cross over to the Scottish Rite once it gets to 32°

 

[widows son]

What do mean?