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. Pennsylvania Harrisburg Secretary: John D. Cook, 33° Address PO BOX 2423, HARRISBURG, PA, 17105-2423 Phone: 717-238-8867 Indiana Indianapolis Secretary: Thomas A. Fallis, 33° Address 650 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46204-1294 Phone: 317-262-3111 Michigan Michigan Secretary: Timothey S. Marshbanks, 33°, MSA Address 907 Monroe St., Dearborn, MI, 48124-2309 Phone: 313-724-1907 •Fax: 313-724-1996 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 Pennsylvania New Castle Secretary: Randall L. Connell, 33° Address 110 E LINCOLN AVE, NEW CASTLE, PA, 16101-2472 Phone: 724-654-5800 Connecticut New Haven Secretary: Jerry J. Gruenbaum, 32° Address P.O. Box 3879, New Haven, CT, 06515-3879 Phone: 203-580-4208 Pennsylvania Reading Secretary: Herbert K. Swisher, 33° Address P.O. BOX 6013, READING, PA, 19610-0013 Phone: 610-621-6127 •Fax: 610-373-0795 New York Troy Secretary: James A. Cobb, 32°, MSA Address PO Box 2079, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901 Phone: 518-569-9947 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