First Grand Principal M E Comp Dennis Waller

The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Zealand (SGRACNZ) governs the three degrees of the Royal Arch, the four degrees of Cryptic Masonry, and the degrees of the Royal Ark Mariner and the Red Cross of Babylon.  Together, these degrees extend the understanding of Masonic philosophy to Craft Masons.

Rule 71 of the Book of Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand states that “Grand Lodge recognises the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, Master Mason, Mark Master, Excellent Master and the Royal Arch as being pure Antient Freemasonry.”  The first three degrees are provided in a Craft Lodge and the second three in a Royal Arch Chapter.  Many Freemasons consider it worthwhile continuing their Masonic education by participating in all of these recognised degrees.

Membership of a Royal Arch Chapter is open to Lodge members who have completed their Master Mason Degree.  You can join at any time.  There are over 40 Chapters from Invercargill to Whangarei.  If you have completed your Third Degree and would like to enquire further about Royal Arch Masonry, contact David Ryan, Grand Scribe Ezra, on 021 543 449 or at gse@royalarch.org.nz.