STORYLINE The 15th degree teaches us to emulate Zerubbabel who, even when tempted, would not violate his obligations. We learn to persevere in the face of difficulty and discouragement, maintaining fidelity to our obligations and purpose. PHILOSOPHY Loyalty to conviction, fidelity to duty, and devotion to truth are the essences of integrity. CORE VALUE Integrity Find this Degree See the 15° - Knight of the East at the Valleys below. Connecticut Bridgeport Secretary: Thomas E. Beck, 32°, MSA Address LAFAYETTE CONSISTORY, P.O. BOX 309, STRATFORD, CT, 06615-0309 Phone: 203-375-0064 •Fax: 203-386-0828 New York Buffalo Secretary: Bertram J. Woodside, 33°, MSA Address 2379 UNION ROAD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, 14227-2234 Phone: 716-668-2755 Vermont Burlington Secretary: John R. Hogan, 32° Address SCOTTISH RITE OFFICE, PO BOX 208, WILLISTON, VT, 05495-0208 Phone: 802-777-2368 New Hampshire Concord Secretary: Edward N. Lewis, 33°, MSA Address 10 HARVARD ST, CONCORD, NH, 03301-2318 Phone: 603-224-5812 •Fax: 603-224-5812 Ohio Dayton Secretary: Jerome R. Clark, 33° Address 525 W RIVERVIEW AVE, DAYTON, OH, 45405-4702 Phone: 937-222-9103 •Fax: 937-496-2244 New Hampshire Nashua Secretary: Bryan K. Foose, 32° Address 196 Main St Ste 16, Nashua, NH, 03060-2914 Phone: 603-882-4931 •Fax: 603-521-8834 Connecticut New Haven Secretary: Jerry J. Gruenbaum, 32° Address P.O. Box 3879, New Haven, CT, 06515-3879 Phone: 203-580-4208 New York Rockville Centre Secretary: Mark Berkson, 33° Address SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC HALL, 28 LINCOLN AVE, ROCKVILLE CTR., NY, 11570-5783 Phone: 516-659-1118 •Fax: 516-678-3232 Massachusetts Springfield MA Secretary: Patrick J. Lupien, 32°, MSA Address 72 Broad Street, Westfield, MA, 01085 Phone: 413-533-1119 Maine The Androscoggin Secretary: Richard N. Bergeron, Jr., 33° Address 136 Hallowell Rd, Chelsea, ME, 04330-1019 Phone: 207-240-5752 New York The Hudson Secretary: Aram M. Adishian, 33°, MSA, HGA Address 260 Country Club Dr., Oradell, NJ, 07649 Phone: 917-327-1712 Council of Princes of Jerusalem Degrees The Council of Princes of Jerusalem confers the 15th and 16th degrees, known as the historical degrees. These two degrees explore the conflicts and politics in the rebuilding of the Temple of Solomon. The name of this body refers to a character in the 16th degree who is conferred the title of Prince of Jerusalem. Learn More About Council of Princes of Jerusalem