STORYLINE
The 9th degree focuses on the Temple of King Solomon, as it is dedicated by priests of many religions. This degree emphasizes using truth, candor, and generosity to shape our lives and actions.
PHILOSOPHY
We should not be overzealous in executing justice.
CORE VALUES
Reverence for God & Service to Humanity
Find this Degree
See the 9° - Master of the Temple at the Valleys below.
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Pennsylvania
Coudersport
- Secretary:
- Steven E. McDowell, 33°
- Address
- COUDERSPORT CONSISTORY, 111 E 2ND ST PO BOX 69, COUDERSPORT, PA, 16915-0069
- Phone:
- 814-274-8490
- Fax:
- 814-274-0212
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Pennsylvania
Erie
- Secretary:
- Charles L. Davis, 32°
- Address
- 4701 Old Zuck Rd, ERIE, PA, 16506-4963
- Phone:
- 814-835-0432
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
- Secretary:
- John D. Cook, 33°
- Address
- PO BOX 2423, HARRISBURG, PA, 17105-2423
- Phone:
- 717-238-8867
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Wisconsin
Madison
- Secretary:
- Scott R. Magnusson, 32°, MSA
- Address
- SCOTTISH RITE BODIES, 301 WISCONSIN AVE, MADISON, WI, 53703-2107
- Phone:
- 608-215-4921
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Ohio
Steubenville
- Secretary:
- Timothy L. Walters, 33°, MSA
- Address
- 227 N 4th Street, Steubenville, OH, 43952
- Phone:
- 740-282-1391
- Fax:
- 740-282-3260
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Ohio
Toledo
- Secretary:
- Michael E. Shobe, 33°
- Address
- 309 W. Sophia St, Maumee, OH, 43537-2169
- Phone:
- 419-893-2942
- Fax:
- 419-893-2962
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Pennsylvania
Uniontown
- Secretary:
- Jason F. Craig, 33°
- Address
- PO Box 2028, Downtown Station, Uniontown, PA, 15401-1628
- Phone:
- 724-833-2659
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Ohio
Youngstown
- Secretary:
- Timothy N. Flack, 33°
- Address
- PO Box 1420, Warren, OH, 44482-1420
- Phone:
- 330-373-0890
- Fax:
- 330-373-0898
The Lodge of Perfection Degrees
The Lodge of Perfection is where a Scottish Rite Mason’s journey begins. This body confers the 4th through the 14th degrees. These degrees investigate and contemplate spirituality, and also amplify the Hiramic Legend and lessons from the Biblical era.
The Lodge of Perfection degrees are often referred to as “ineffable” degrees because they focus on the ineffable, or unutterable, name of God. Members will also see many references back to the three symbolic degrees of the Blue Lodge. The degrees in this first body are meant to amplify the core Masonic teachings and apply them to practical, everyday situations.
The name of the Lodge of Perfection refers to the belief of Scottish Rite Masons that while they know they are not perfect, there is a path to perfection. One of the key moral teachings in this body is that men must persevere and overcome difficulties in their progress toward perfection.