The Royal Arch
What is the Royal Arch?
Pure ancient Freemasonry, which is composed of Craft masonry and Royal Arch masonry, presents the inquiring mind with an inspirational framework for life. Through the lessons presented in the Craft ceremonies, a Freemason is called upon to improve his relationship with his fellows, his mind and himself. The Craft can be viewed as the sure foundation on which Freemasonry is based.
The Royal Arch takes matters further and can be seen to be the superstructure that makes all that is presented to the candidate complete and perfect.
The ceremony in the Royal Arch is colourful, thought provoking and uplifting. It is based on the legend of the rebuilding of King Solomon’s Temple and invokes simultaneously sensations of humility and our dependence on our unseen Creator.
Only by taking the fourth and ultimate step in Freemasonry can a Craft Freemason become complete and fulfil the journey leading to a greater understanding of ones self and his interdependency with others.
