Grado 12 – Gran Maestro Arquitecto
Cuarta Clase – Grado 12º – Noveno Capitular
Este grado clasificado de Israelita-Salomónico, tiene por argumento de la recepción, la designación del sucesor de Hiram. En él se recuerda al recipiendario la instrucción que da el Maestro al Compañero.
Después de verificado el segundo viaje, al conferirle el aumento de salario al segundo grado, se pone de manifiesto la Arquitectura y la aplicación simbólica de este arte aplicado al perfeccionamiento del iniciado para que adorne su corazón con las galas de la más pura moral, a fin de que sirva de templo del amor, de la justicia y de la verdad.
El eje simbólico de este grado es la Arquitectura sagrada. Su meditación es la construcción del Santuario Interior.
La decoración de la Logia es con tapicería blanca, sembrada de llamas rojas. Sobre el bufete de los tres primeros dignatarios se ve un estuche de matemáticas y un candelabro con tres luces.
TWELFTH DEGREE. GRAND MASTER ARCHITECT
The twelfth degree, or ninth of Perfection, is called Grand Master Architect. The traditional history is, that Solomon created this degree for the purpose of forming a school of archi- tecture, for the instruction of those who continued in the work of the Temple, in order to encourage good Masons in the progress of the royal art, and to excite emulation amongst those who, by their zeal, discretion, and talents, gave promise of becoming distinguished Craftsmen. The Lodge is hung in white, sprinkled with red flames. In the noi’tli is a shining star, which lightens the room.
The President wears the white robes of the high priest, and over them a broad blue cordon from the right shoulder to the left haunch. At the end of the cordon is a medal in form of a perfect square. On the one side are graven four half circles, and below seven stars; in the middle a triangle, in which is the letter G.’. On the other side are engraved the five orders of architecture, underneath which is a level, and above a square and compass; in the centre of the compass are the letters H. N. The Wardens are decorated like the President, but wear the level and plumbline. The Brethren wear only a ribbon round the neck, upon which is the jewel. The apron is white. The President’s apron is bordered with blue, having a black jocket to hold the plans. The Wardens have the same aprons, and upon the pockets is embroidered the letter G in white. All have cases of mathematical instruments.
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