Talk:York Rite
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History?
editWe should probably include a section on the history and development of the York Rite. I realize that there is much that is not known (such as when the Royal Arch first developed), but there is a great deal that is known (For example, we do know where and when the Cryptic degrees were created). Blueboar (talk) 15:58, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
- That's because they post-date the other bodies by a considerable margin. For the other bodies, I don't know that we could do anything that wouldn't be disputable. For example, I found a Chapter claiming a formation date of 1758, which Turnbull apparently found spurious, because he didn't mention it at all. Formation dates of the Commanderies in NY and MA that formed Grand Encampment are also subject to a bit of wrangling, and I know VA is around that same period (but did not join the group). In short, are we going to create something useful if we do this, or something that is either such a qualified statement that it is useless, or something that is always under dispute from somebody? MSJapan (talk) 00:02, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
- No matter the cause, some sort of history should be shown, as the Scottish Rite has a good article on it's history. A general quote from a historical book would be enough, to show an estimated date. Most estimate the founding date to be around 1770 to 1780. See; York Rite History--Craxd (talk) 20:35, 4 February 2015 (UTC)
Descriptions of degrees is copyrighted material
editUnfortunately, the material describing the various degrees that was recently added (here) is copyrighted. The editor who added it acted in good faith (believing that it was public domain) but unfortunately he was mistaken... the text is taken directly from the York Rite webpage, who in turn copied it (with permission) from the webpage of the New Bern (NC) Chapter. THAT webpage was last copyrighted in 2012, which means it is not in the public domain. It is wonderful material, but unfortunately we can not use it. I have reverted. Blueboar (talk) 14:34, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
SRI(S,A,CF): Not a "York Rite" Body
editMasonic Rosicrucianism is not a York Rite body, and not every Societas Rosicruciana requires membership in a Royal Arch Chapter. They do require good standing as a Master Mason in a regular Grand Lodge. 38.93.197.164 (talk) 12:51, 31 March 2025 (UTC)
- Agreed… I have removed it. (Revert and discuss if necessary). Blueboar (talk) 15:21, 31 March 2025 (UTC)