Master Mason degree

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Freemasonry
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Freemasonry
gptkbp:awardedBy gptkb:Freemasonry
gptkbp:celebratedIn gptkb:St._John_the_Evangelist's_Day
gptkb:St._John_the_Baptist's_Day
gptkbp:centralTo gptkb:Hiram_Abiff
gptkbp:conferredUpon male candidates
gptkbp:degreeColor blue
gptkbp:dressCode Masonic apron
white gloves
Master Mason jewel
gptkbp:emphasizes gptkb:charity
gptkb:foundation
personal development
secrecy
gptkbp:followedBy no higher degree in Blue Lodge
gptkbp:highestDegreeIn gptkb:Blue_Lodge_Freemasonry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Master Mason degree
gptkbp:membershipBenefits access to Masonic charity
eligibility for lodge office
voting rights in lodge
gptkbp:numberInSeries third degree
gptkbp:oathIncludes loyalty
secrecy
obedience to Masonic law
gptkbp:originatedIn 18th century
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Blue_Lodge
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:Fellowcraft_degree
gptkbp:prerequisite gptkb:Entered_Apprentice_degree
gptkb:Fellowcraft_degree
gptkbp:recognizedBy Grand Lodges worldwide
gptkbp:requires joining appendant Masonic bodies
full membership in Freemasonry
gptkbp:ritualDuration approximately 1-2 hours
gptkbp:rituals gptkb:legend_of_Hiram_Abiff
allegory
English (in most jurisdictions)
dramatic allegory
raising ceremony
gptkbp:ritualSetting Masonic Lodge room
gptkbp:symbolicTools trowel
working tools of a Master Mason
gptkbp:symbolizes resurrection
moral lessons
gptkbp:teaches importance of truth
importance of brotherly love
importance of fidelity
importance of integrity
importance of perseverance
importance of relief
moral lessons through allegory
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hiramic_legend
gptkb:Royal_Arch_Mason
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6