The spirit of fraternity and dedication to Masonic light shone brightly at the recent Honolulu Scottish Rite Bodies’ November Stated Meeting. The evening was a beautiful blend of traditional governance and ceremonial work, marking new milestones for the Valley and its members.
The Journey to the 32°: Welcoming New Masters
The highlight of the Stated Meeting was the formal ceremony honoring the Valley’s newest 32° Scottish Rite Masons. Following their recent completion of the degrees, this evening served as a formal welcome into the Consistory, symbolizing the beginning of their new journey in Masonic education.
The ceremony included the highly symbolic hatting ceremony, where each new 32° Mason received their official cap. This cap is a visible emblem of their achieved degree and their commitment to the philosophical and moral teachings of the Scottish Rite.
To fully equip these newest members for the road ahead, the ceremony also included the presentation of their Scottish Rite rings and essential education materials. With their new materials in hand, the newest brethren are now poised to delve deeper into the rich lessons of the Rite.
Honor for Service: An Abbreviated Court of Honour Investiture
In a touching demonstration of understanding and accommodation for the demands of modern life, the evening also featured an abbreviated Investiture Ceremony for the Court of Honour.
Led by Illustrious Andrew L. Geiser, 33° Sovereign Grand Inspector General (SGIG) for the Orient of Hawaii & Guam, the ceremony formally welcomed two Scottish Rite brethren into the esteemed rank of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (KCCH). This special, abbreviated investiture was held because these deserving brethren, due to significant obligations such as work and family commitments, could not attend the full Investiture Ceremony.
