Morals And Dogma Of The Ancient And Accepted Scottish Rite (Illustrated): Lodge of Perfection (IV – XIV)

The degrees of the Lodge of Perfection are traditionally known as the “Ineffable Degrees” of the Scottish Rite, as their central focus is the study and contemplation of the ineffable (unspeakable) Name of Deity. The Lodge of Perfection confers the 4th through the 14th degrees, which serve to expand upon the legend of the Master Mason Degree and the story of the building of King Solomon’s Temple.

These degrees are designed to deepen the lessons of the first three degrees conferred in the Craft Lodge, offering a richer moral, philosophical, and spiritual foundation. Among them, the 4th, 5th, 7th, 13th, and 14th degrees are considered obligatory. The remaining degrees, when not presented in full ceremonial form, are “communicated” by obligation and further explained.

The degrees are as follows:

4° Secret Master

5° Perfect Master

6° Intimate Secretary

7° Provost and Judge

8° Intendant of the Building

9° Elect of the Nine

10° Elect of the Fifteen

11° Elect of the Twelve

12° Grand Master Architect

13° Royal Arch of Solomon

14° Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Mason