Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Maryland
Spyridon G. Treklas
Most Illustrious Grand Master
2024-2025
Companions,
On behalf of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Maryland, I extend my gratitude and warm welcome to you with great humility on our website.
The Council is the “bridge” between the Chapter and the Commandery. If you are a Mason seeking further light and knowledge in your travels, you are in the right place.
There are three Cryptic Degrees offered to the Candidates
- The Royal Master Degree
- The Select Master Degree
- The Super Excellent Master Degree
The first two degrees, the Royal Master and Select Master degrees, take place during the building of King Solomon’s Temple and are an expansion upon the Royal Arch degree. The uniqueness of the Royal Master degree, is that Grand Master Hiram Abif is alive and the candidate has an actual conversation with him on the subject of life and death. The third degree is during the destruction of King Solomon’s Temple and the enslavement of the Jewish people by the Babylonians.
There is also a fourth degree, the Thrice Illustrious Master Degree, that is confirmed to the Companions who labor through the officers’ chairs, and they are ready to assume the responsibility of the leader of their respective Councils.
During this year, we will strive for the success and growth of our Councils in Maryland. The Grand Council officers are dedicated companions who are here to support and serve you. As I have mentioned before, we can discuss your ideas, plans, and concerns that you might have. No idea is a bad idea. No plan is a bad plan.
In conclusion, I would like to thank you for the opportunity you have given me to serve you as the Most Illustrious Grand Master for this Cryptic year. May the Supreme Architect of the Universe give us his blessings to continue our endeavors with unity and strength while we are laboring in the York Rite queries.
Fraternally,
Spyridon G. Treklas
Most Illustrious Grand Master
