DC YORK RITE HOLDS GRAND BODY MEETINGS

by Peter Brusoe | PM, The Eagle Lodge No. 1893

The Grand York Rite Bodies of the District of Columbia, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, recently concluded their annual grand body meetings. During these meetings, legislation and policy were considered and adopted, annual reports were given, but most importantly brotherhood was shared!

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons saw Most Excellent Grand High Priest Nicholas G. Sampogna preside and install his successor the Most Excellent Grand High Priest John Paul Dongmo. The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons saw Most Illustrious Uzo Eric Chukwu preside as the Cryptic Grand Master and install his successor the Most Illustrious Phillip Palmer, Jr. The Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia saw the Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir Knight Douglas C. Cohen preside and install his successor the Right Eminent Annas Fadludeen Kamara as the new Grand Commander. History was made by having the sitting Grand Master of the Grand Lodge be installed as the Grand Commander of the Knights Templar!

Various York Rite Companions were elevated to receive the rank and dignity of Knight York Cross of Honor, others the order of Anointed High Priest, others the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, and Ish Sodi.

The weekend concluded with a gourmet Italian banquet dinner where each outgoing Grand Body head shared his vision and passion for the future of York Rite Masonry and heads of the international bodies lauded the great work being done in DC. It concluded with a moving, inspirational, and aspirational address by Most Worshipful Annas Fadludeen Kamara speaking about the important role that Freemasonry plays in the lives of its members, communities, and the world.

For more information about the York Rite or to seek further light, please reach out to the heads of the Grand Bodies! 