Scottish Rite statement of unity signing ceremony documents, 2022 September

Collection

Identifier: A2022-242

Scope and Contents

This statement of unity took place on September 7, 2022 between the four Supreme Council of the United States. It was signed by all four Sovereign Grand Commanders: Ill. James D. Cole, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, Ill. Corey D. Hawkins, Sr., 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, United Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, Ill. Peter J. Samiec, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, and Dr. Melvin J. Bazemore, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander, United Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction. This historic document solidifies an internal agreement of unity, legitimacy, and mutual support among the Southern and Northern Jurisdictions of both historically white and Prince Hall Affiliated Scottish Rite Freemasonry.

Dates

Creation: 2022 September

Creator

Scottish Rite (Masonic order). Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (Signer, Organization)
Scottish Rite (Masonic order). Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction (Signer, Organization)
Scottish Rite (Masonic order). United Supreme Council, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction (Signer, Organization)
Scottish Rite (Masonic order). United Supreme Council NJ, Prince Hall Affiliation (Signer, Organization)

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