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The Degree of Royal Arch Mason

         The climax of Ancient Craft Masonry and Masonic symbolism;  it is a complete story of Jewish history during some of its darkest hours.  While based upon the subject of love of  Home and Country, yet its lessons are those of Service and Fortitude.  It teaches the ultimate triumph of Truth over all forms of superstition and error, proper respect for the Deity and his works, and the worship of the one true God, under whatsoever name he may be worshiped.

          The apron of a Royal Arch Mason is that of the lodge Mason, with the exception that the border has become red, symbolizing the fervency and zeal which should actuate Man in his service to God and to Humanity.