Swedish Rite

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The Swedish Rite is a variation of Freemasonry that is worked in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. A slight variation is common in parts of Germany under the Grosse Landesloge der Freimaurer von Deutschland.

The Rite is divided into three divisions: St. John's (Craft) degrees (I–III), St. Andrew's (Scottish) degrees (IV–VI) and the Chapter degrees (VII–X). In addition one may attain the XIth degree, although only a very few gain this. Progression from one degree to the next is not automatic. A brother not only has to be in regular attendance, but also has to show that he has a certain proficiency and knowledge of Freemasonry. The Swedish Rite demands members be Christian and not just that they believe in a supreme being. Like other regular Masonic organisations, only men are allowed membership.

Since 7 November 2006 all laws of the Swedish Freemasons are publicly available on Internet.^[1] Among others, the laws prohibit any member to gain advantages outside the lodge by using the lodge as an instrument. The laws also stresses the charity works of the members and the observance of the Golden Rule.

[edit] Degrees

St. John's degrees
- I Apprentice
- II Fellow Craft
- III Master Mason
St. Andrew's degrees
- IV/V Apprentice and Companion of St. Andrew (one degree)
- VI Master of St. Andrew
Chapter degrees
- VII Very Illustrious Brother, Knight of the East
- VIII Most Illustrious Brother, Knight of the West
- IX Enlightened Brother of St. John's Lodge
- X Very Enlightened Brother of St. Andrew's Lodge
Grand Council honorary degree
- XI Most Enlightened Brother, Knight Commander of the Red Cross

[edit] Grand Lodges using the rite

The Swedish Rite is used by:

The Swedish Order of Freemasons (Svenska Frimurare Orden), with lodges in Sweden and Finland.
The Norwegian Order of Freemasons (Den Norske Frimurerorden)
The Danish Order of Freemasons (Den Danske Frimurerorden)
The Icelandic Order of Freemasons (Frímúrarareglan á Íslandi)

An earlier version of the rite, the Zinnendorf Rite, is used by: