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Presenting the Mark Degree to Craft Masons

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE

MARK MASTER MASONS

SOMERSET

An Introduction to Mark Masonry

The Friendly Degree

One of the Provincial Grand Master’s initiatives since taking office was to find ways to actively promote
the Mark degree within Somerset Craft Lodges.
Following discussion with PGM R.W. Bro David Medlock, it was agreed that this could officially be done
and was therefore given the green light. A power Point presentation was subsequently prepared for use
at Craft meetings, if the Brethren so desired.

A communication was sent to all Craft Lodge secretaries from the Provincial office advising them of this
presentation and giving them permission to receive it in open Lodge.

The presentation is delivered by three of the Mark Provincial team and it does give a very interesting
insight into many aspects of this Friendly degree.
We would ask all Mark Masons to consider promoting this in their Craft Lodges and if you have a
month with no ceremony then we would be delighted to visit and make this presentation.
If anyone is interested in having this presentation then please contact:

Provincial Grand Secretary: Ian Strickland pgsec@somersetmarkMason.co.uk

Provincial Grand Registrar: Richard Dredge preg@somersetmarkMason.co.uk

What is the Mark Degree? Why Join

Enrichment of Craft Masonry Hope & Encouragement
Extension of Knowledge Based on single verse of Psalm 118

Ritual based on building of King Contemplation of human strength &
Solomon’s Temple weakness
Enrichment & greater clarity gained in Craft 3
degrees
Provides further enlightenment
Fellowship & Enjoyment

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