How to join the Royal Arch

The prime qualification for admission into the Royal Arch is to be a Master Mason, of at least four weeks standing, in a Lodge under the United Grand Lodge of England, or a Lodge under a Grand Lodge recognised by it.

If you are interested in becoming a Royal Arch Mason, you should initially talk to your Lodge's Royal Arch Representative, who will be able to put you in touch with a suitable Chapter. Otherwise, the Lodge Mentor, or anyone wearing the jewel of the Order with their Craft regalia, will be delighted to be approached about membership. Alternatively, you can contact your relevant Metropolitan, Provincial or District Office to make an enquiry.

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Below are comments from members about their experience of the Royal Arch:

Three Principals before a Chapter meeting

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"I joined the Royal Arch to complete the story which began in the Craft. I stayed for the deeply rich, atmosphere-laden ceremony. "

Phil Saunders

Thames Mariner Chapter No. 8628, Buckinghamshire

"What I love most about the Royal Arch is not just the beauty of the ritual, but its depth. I feel like every time I perform a different part of it, it unlocks something new and meaningful. I just know that for years and years to come I'll always be discovering new depths to the ceremonies. "

Gur Samuel

Barnato Chapter No. 2265, London

"My main reason for joining Royal Arch was that I enjoyed my first, second and third degree ceremonies and was encouraged to take the next step; I wanted to discover more about Freemasonry in general. What I enjoy most is witnessing a well-delivered exaltation ceremony with as many Companions as possible taking part. "

Ian Williams

Priory Chapter No. 561, Yorkshire, North & East Ridings

"The setting of the Chapter Room presents so much for you to think about. Beyond the colour and drama of the ceremony, the room is stunning and I’ll never tire of looking around and thinking: I wonder why. "

Nick Brown

St Hugh of Avalon No. 1386

"I joined the Royal Arch as it was presented as a natural part of the Craft, continuing the story in a wonderfully colourful and moving ceremony that I never get tired of either seeing or participating in. I enjoy everything about the Royal Arch, from the ceremony, to the regalia, to the fact that you increase your circle of friends and knowledge of the order. I still enjoy it for those reasons, but also the delight in being part of the team that confers the ceremony on new exaltees and seeing their enjoyment of something that all Master Masons should experience. "

Simon Dodd

United Engineers Chapter No. 3862, London

"When I joined the Royal Arch, I did so not because I was told that I should – it was because I thoroughly enjoyed my Freemasonry. I was keen to find out more and extend my knowledge of Freemasonry in general.” "

Richard Barnett

Granite Chapter No. 2028 and Chapter of the Flaming Torch No. 4874, Leicestershire & Rutland

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