Palo Alto York Rite

Palo Alto York Rite The York Rite is one of several Rites of Freemasonry. A Rite is a series of progressive degrees that

No Rite of Freemasonry covers the world so much as does Royal Arch Masonry. In every country of the earth; on every continent and on many isles of the sea, will be found Royal Arch Chapters, eager and willing to receive their companions from other parts of the world into that full fellowship that characterizes Royal Arch Masonry. In Asia, in Africa, in Europe, in the Americas, and on the Continent

of Australia will be found hundreds of Royal Arch Chapters into whose halls you will ever be a welcome visitor. In our own country we find upwards of three quarter million members in 3,000 chapters. https://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org/royalarch/whatisra.html

No Rite of Freemasonry has come into its own so much as the series of degrees known as the Cryptic Rite, also known as the Cryptic Masons. Its popularity is well deserved for there are no more beautiful or meaningful degrees in all Freemasonry that those conferred in a Council of Cryptic Masons. https://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org/council/whatis.html

The Knights Templar is a Christian-oriented fraternal organization that is based on the history and mythos surrounding the medieval crusading order of warrior monks, known as the Knights Templar, which existed from the 12th to the 14th century. Originally, the Knights Templar were laymen who protected and defended Christians traveling to Jerusalem. These men took vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, and were renowned for their fierceness and courage in battle. https://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org/commandery/who_are_we.html

2026 Council Installation Photos
03/07/2026

2026 Council Installation Photos

02/16/2026

2026 Grand York Rite Sessions hope to see you there !!!

Congratulations to Illustrious Master Steven Adams, and all the companions of King Solomon’s council #29 . And MIGM Of...
01/28/2026

Congratulations to Illustrious Master Steven Adams, and all the companions of King Solomon’s council #29 . And MIGM Of Cryptic Masons Andy Pippen KYGCH!!!

01/19/2026

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King

12/31/2025

New Year Everyone!!!🥂

12/25/2025

Sir Knights and Friends wherever dispersed, May You and your families have a Merry Christmas 🎄

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