Cryptic Masonry
Cryptic sounds mysterious right? Remember that discussion about Masonry being progressive? This body of Masonry is the next step in a series of progressions through the York System of degrees.
Each body is independent of one another, but you must have the preceding degrees from the preceding bodies to retain membership as you progress through the different systems. Cryptic Councils consist of the degrees of Royal, Select, and Super Excellent Masters.
In the Royal Arch, the True Word is given to the initiate. The Cryptic degrees illustrate for each of its votaries how the word was preserved over time. As in all degrees of Masonry, King Solomon and his temple play very important roles.
Summit Council No. 12 operates in Alexandria, LA and there are
Philanthropy
Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
The General Grand Council established the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation to give Cryptic Masons an opportunity to turn Masonic philosophy into a living practice. Currently, the Foundation is working with medical researchers to find ways to prevent atherosclerosis, or more commonly known as the hardening of the arteries. This work places thousands of dollars annually into the necessary research to stop one of our nation's largest killers, atherosclerosis and heart disease.
The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (CMMRF) is the philanthropy of the General Grand Council and many Cryptic Masons across the globe. CMMRF is responsible for cutting-edge research to develop novel therapeutics and diagnostics for patient care. CMMRF supports the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine, (ICVBM), located at Indiana University School of Medicine, and the Richard Roudebush Veteran's Administration Medical Center located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Through the basic and clinical research conducted by ICVBM and supported by CMMRF, advancements are being made to discover cures for many of today's health problems, prevent major diseases, and ultimately save lives.
For more information visit: https://www.cmmrf.org/
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