19°-32° Degree Summaries
A Consistory has the responsibility to confer the 19° - 32°. These degrees demonstrate the challenges of social and moral conflicts.
19th Degree - Brothers of the Trail
Along the Oregon Trail in 1840, one pioneer lives up to his sacred obligation to care for his brother. Philosophy: A Mason's word is good as gold anyplace in the world where a man's word still counts for something. Core Values: Reverence for God & Integrity.
20th Degree - Master Ad Vitam
Benedict Arnold seeks pardon for his treason. Philosophy: Treason is a crime over which Masonry casts no mantle of charity. Core Values: Devotion to Country & Integrity.
21st Degree - Patriarch Noachite
Knights and Nobles come together to punish crime, reward virtue, protect the innocent, and provide aid to the needy. Philosophy: Freemasonry is not a shield for evildoing. Core Values: Justice.
22nd Degree - Prince of Libanus
A brother is introduced to wood cutters who test his willingness to put aside his rank and status. Philosophy: Honest work is honorable and noble in the sight of God and man. Core Values: Service.
23rd Degree - Knight of Valor
Based on a true incident during World War II and the heroic actions of Four Chaplains. Philosophy: This degree teaches us that faith in God will find expression in love for our fellow man, even to the ultimate personal sacrifice. Core Values: Reverence for God, Tolerance, Devotion to Country & Service.
24th Degree - Brother of the Forest
A Native American petitions for membership in a colonial symbolic lodge. Philosophy: The importance of Tolerance, and Freemasonry is a universal brotherhood. Core Values: Tolerance.
25th Degree - Master of Achievement
Industriousness is shown through the life of Brother Benjamin Franklin. Philosophy: The wages of a Mason are earned and paid in their dealing with one another. Core Values: Devotion to Country & Service.
26th Degree - Friend and Brother Eternal
Two officers, while on opposite sides of the Civil War, maintain their Masonic principles. Philosophy: Masonic unity and harmony transcend conflict. Core Values: Devotion to Country & Integrity.
27th Degree - Knight of Jerusalem
An historic clash between Pope Honorius III and Emperor Frederick II. Philosophy: When tensions arise between church and state, one must be governed by his own conscience. Core Value: Tolerance.
28th Degree – Knight of the Sun
Masonry's transformation from an operative guild to speculative moral fraternity. Philosophy: The working tools of the builders' art are used to express unique qualities of moral instruction. Core Values: Integrity.
29th Degree - Knight of St. Andrew
An incident in the long wars between Islam and Christianity in Europe is resolved by Masonic teachings and tolerance. Philosophy: No one religion has a monopoly on truth. Core Value: Tolerance.
30th Degree – Grand Inspector
A fourteenth century trial in the English civil court during the reign of Edward II is conducted. Philosophy: To be attentive, impartial, and equitable in judging others. Core Values: Justice.
31st Degree - My Brother’s Keeper
While attending St. Andrew's Lodge at the Green Dragon Tavern, Brothers Warren and Dawes come to the aid of an injured brother. Philosophy: The degree reinforces our call to service in the fraternity. Core Values: Integrity & Service.
32nd Degree – Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
The degree dramatically teaches us to choose between personal advancement and service to humanity. Philosophy: The degree represents the victory of the spiritual over the human in man. Core Values: Devotion to Country & Service.