Beyond the Craft

Pharos Lodge 6967 is a Craft Lodge, encompassing the three degrees of Freemasonry.
There are several additional Masonic orders—often referred to as appendant or side orders—
which Master Masons in good standing may choose to join.

Three of these are outlined below. Click on each emblem to learn more.

Royal Arch Masons

Often referred to as Chapter, this order is based on the return to Jerusalem
following the Babylonian captivity.

Mark Master Masons

This degree originates from the ancient tradition of stonemasons marking their work.
Each mason selected a unique mark to identify their craftsmanship.

Royal Ark Mariners

This order draws upon the story of Noah and the Flood and is closely associated
with the Mark Master Masons.

There are several other orders. The diagram below illustrates how many of them are connected.

Thanks to Portcullis Lodge No 6672 for this diagram