NY.Light
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Disclaimer: I am not yet a mason, but as soon as I become old enough in my jurisdiction (only two years away) I plan to.
I have heard that the degrees in the York Rite complete the story of the Hiramic legend found in the craft lodge, whereby the true master's word is imparted. If this is the case, why are the York Rite degrees organized as an Appendant body and not attached to the craft lodge? Further, I have also heard that it was in the past and still is the norm in England for masons, after being raised, to petition for the English York Rite equivalent. I guess this isn't really a second question, more of an inquiry to elaborate on the above.
I have heard that the degrees in the York Rite complete the story of the Hiramic legend found in the craft lodge, whereby the true master's word is imparted. If this is the case, why are the York Rite degrees organized as an Appendant body and not attached to the craft lodge? Further, I have also heard that it was in the past and still is the norm in England for masons, after being raised, to petition for the English York Rite equivalent. I guess this isn't really a second question, more of an inquiry to elaborate on the above.