STORYLINE The 16th degree centers on the heroism of patience and the nobility of self-sacrifice. In this degree, the court of King Darius contemplates what motivates man. PHILOSOPHY We learn that devotion to truth surpasses secular motivations. CORE VALUE Reverence for God Find this Degree See the 16° - Prince of Jerusalem at the Valleys below. Massachusetts Boston Secretary: Thomas U. Kenney, 32° MASONIC BUILDING, 186 TREMONT STREET, #705, BOSTON, MA, 02111-1014, 617-426-8228 • 617-426-8228 Ohio Dayton Secretary: Jerome R. Clark, 33° 525 W RIVERVIEW AVE, DAYTON, OH, 45405-4702, 937-222-9103 • 937-222-9103 New Hampshire Nashua Secretary: Bryan K. Foose, 32° 196 Main St Ste 16, Nashua, NH, 03060-2914, 603-882-4931 • 603-882-4931 Connecticut New Haven Secretary: Jerry J. Gruenbaum, 32° P.O. Box 3879, New Haven, CT, 06515-3879, 203-580-4208 • 203-580-4208 Rhode Island Providence Secretary: Peter Iacobucci, 33° 2115 BROAD ST, CRANSTON, RI, 02905-3396, 401-461-2480 • 401-461-2480 The 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. What is the Council of Princes of Jerusalem?