The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Worcestershire was constituted in 1884.
There are 21 Mark Lodges meeting in the Province of Worcestershire, whose Provincial Grand Master is RW Bro Francis Charles Spencer, who was installed as such on 4 June 2005.
Every Candidate for Mark Masonry (often known as the friendly Degree) must be a Master Mason of a Regular Craft Lodge in a recognised Constitution. It is usual for candidates for the Office of Master to be Installed Masters in the Craft, although permission may be granted by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons to dispense with this requirement.
Royal Ark Mariner
Lodges of Royal Ark Mariners assume the number (but not necessarily the name) of the Mark Master Mason Lodge to which they are 'moored' (attached). The Degree is governed by the same administration for Mark Master Masons in each Province.
Qualification for membership is that of Mark Master Mason. A candidate for the Chair of Worshipful Commander (the principal office in the Lodge) must have been Worshipful Master of a Lodge of Mark Master Masons, but a dispensation can be applied for where this is not the case. Elevation into this Degree commemorates the Providence and Mercy of God and relates to the story of the Flood and Noah and his sons.
There are 15 Lodges of Royal Ark Mariners meeting in Worcestershire.
If you wish to know more please contact the Provincial Office for details.
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