Solomon The Royal Arch

Posted on 16.01.2021

By the solemn Act of Union between the two Grand Lodges of Free-Masons of England in December 1813, it was declared and pronounced that pure Antient Masonry consists of three degrees and no more, viz., those of the Entered Apprentice, the Fellow Craft, and the Master Mason, including the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch. [Preliminary Declaration, Book of Constitutions]

The close links between the Craft and the Royal Arch are easy to see, HRH the Duke of Kent KG is both The Grand Master and The First Grand Principal; and Sir Michael Snyder is both the Metropolitan Grand Master for London and the Metropolitan Grand Superintendent in and over London.

In addition to having representatives for Provincial Grand Lodges, Learning and Development Leads also represent their Provincial Grand Chapters up and down the country, as well as in Districts across the globe.

We also continue this link on Solomon itself in the wide variety of content which is not just for Craft Masons. Although much of the content available is intended for members of the Craft, all of that content and more is available to those who have taken their next step into the Royal Arch, as well as those Master Masons thinking of joining the Holy Royal Arch, for whom we have created specific content to help you understand more about that next step, without ruining the surprise.

Those Brethren who have taken the next step or are considering taking the next step to become Companions of the Royal Arch will find all of the information that will help them understand this rich, complex and unique Degree more fully.

Like the content available to those in the Craft there are also a series of Presentations ideally suited for use within a Chapter, quizzes and Nuggets and Papers on topics from the History of the Royal Arch to the Roles and Responsibilities of the Officers within a Chapter. Every member has their own style of learning and we want to ensure that everyone can use Solomon to get the most out their masonic journey and learn in the way that they want to.

Many of the resources on Solomon can be accessed in a variety of ways; from downloading our Box Sets of audio files to listen to on another device or on the go, to viewing the famous Prestonian Lectures narrated by the Lecturers themselves which are usually only delivered inside a Lodge room, followed by a Q&A with the Lecturer, to testing your knowledge with our interactive quizzes.

As with all the content on Solomon we only recommend exploring the content of that Module if you have reached that Degree, otherwise you might spoil the experience.

As part of our mission to enable every member to use Solomon, the Learning & Development Team are increasing the quantity of interactive content available across the entire platform, from an interactive walk around the Lodge Room, complete with explanations of each Officer and their place in the Lodge, to an audiovisual guide of the Tracing Board and the meaning behind the symbolism. We are also increasing the amount of audio content available, to help enable you to experience Solomon the way you want to.

Solomon is the resource to feed that journey of discovery and understanding for everyone. Whether you are new to Freemasonry and are seeking a greater understanding of the ceremony that you have just experienced by reflecting on each stage of the ceremony, or you are seeking a deeper understanding of the symbolism.

Solomon continues to occupy a significant position as a resource for the enjoyment and instruction of individual Brethren and Companions and as a supply of informative, credible material for use at virtual gatherings and classes of instruction and development. The Learning & Development Team continue to work relentlessly behind the scenes to upload new, interesting and dynamic material, in a variety of formats, to satisfy the requirements of our members and bring education back into the Chapter environment.

From everyone at the Solomon Team, have a safe and Happy New Year.

How to Register

Simply go to solomon.ugle.org.uk and fill in your details, once you have received the confirmation email Log in, select your first Module and Enrol.

You can then begin your journey of Masonic learning and understanding.

A selection from Solomon

Master Mason: Origins of the Grand Lodge Certificate solomon.ugle.org.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=1727
The origins, purpose and development of the Grand Lodge Certificates, which have evolved from the Antients and Moderns up to the present-day Three Pillars design.

The Royal Arch - Completing the Craft solomon.ugle.org.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2264
An introduction to the Royal Arch.

Nugget - From the Craft to the Royal Arch solomon.ugle.org.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2263
Some thoughts about what lies beyond the Craft.

Royal Arch

Why Companions not Brothers? solomon.ugle.org.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2226
A short explanation of the origin of the word Companion, and what differentiates it from Brother, its Craft equivalent.

Including the Holy Royal Arch - According to Fred & Charlie solomon.ugle.org.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2306
...pure Antient Masonry consists of three degrees and no more, ...including Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch.

Royal Arch Regalia solomon.ugle.org.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=774
History and Symbolism of Royal Arch Apron, Sash and Jewel.

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