Capitulo de Masones del Real Arco

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Royal Arch Masóns

	The Maestro de la Marca Masón degree is in somerespects an extension of the Fellow Crafts'second degree. In some jurisdictions thedegree is conferred in a Fellow Craft Lodge,that is, the second degree of the Blue Lodge.
	The Past Master (Virtual) degree is conferredbecause of the traditional requirement that only Past Masters of a Blue Lodge may beadmitted to Holy Royal Arch. Because thereare so many applicants for this degree, Virtual Past Master is required to qualify them for it. Much of the work is the same given to install the Worshipful Master of a Blue Lodge. There is no such requirement or procedure outside the USA.
	In the Muy Excelente Maestro degree the building of King Solomon's Temple, which figures so prominently in Blue Lodge, has been completed. In England the degree is conferred by Cryptic Councils, along with three other degrees below.
	The Maestro Masón del Real Arco degree is said by many to be the most beautiful degree in all of Freemasonry. Following the convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter in England on November 10, 2004, there are significant ritual differences from that worked in the USA, fraternal inter-relations remain as before. Freemasons who reach this degree may continue to Cryptic Masónry or go straight to Knights Templar (where permitted—requirements vary in different jurisdictions).