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Delaware York Rite

Your next chapter begins with Royal Arch.

You are a Master Mason. Continue your Masonic education, build lasting friendships, and discover Royal Arch Masonry with Brothers across Delaware.

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Ready to begin? Start your Chapter petition.

Royal Arch Masonry in DelawareYour next chapter after the Blue Lodge1 of 2
Royal Arch
Masonry

Three reasons to explore Chapter

Royal Arch Masonry builds on the lessons of your Lodge and offers further opportunities for discovery, fellowship, and service.

  • Continue your Masonic education

    Royal Arch Masonry builds on the lessons of your Lodge and offers further opportunities for discovery.

  • Build friendships with local Brothers

    Five Chapters meet across New Castle and Sussex Counties, including a daytime Chapter for Brothers who prefer afternoons.

  • Participate in fellowship and service

    Royal Arch Masons support Royal Arch Research Assistance and share statewide gatherings with Brothers across Delaware.

The four Chapter degrees

Degree 1 of 4

Mark Master Mason

Set among the builders of King Solomon's Temple, the Mark degree teaches that honest work deserves its due, and that what others reject may prove to be of the highest value.

How to begin

A clear first step

  1. Step 1

    Connect with a local Chapter

    Find a meeting near you, or ask us to help you choose based on location and schedule.

  2. Step 2

    Meet a Royal Arch Mason

    Ask your questions. Visit if invited. There is no pressure to petition on the first contact.

  3. Step 3

    Petition when you are ready

    An approved petition leads to degree scheduling. An inquiry does not guarantee acceptance or a date.

Find Your Chapter

Meetnear you

Five Chapters meet across Delaware, evenings and one in the afternoon. Not sure which Chapter fits your location or schedule? We can help you choose.

5 Chapters in Delaware.

Questions before joining

Answers for Master Masons

Can I become a Royal Arch Mason without committing to Council or Commandery?

Yes. Begin with a Royal Arch Chapter. Council and Commandery are separate steps you may explore later when you are ready.

Do I need to have served as Worshipful Master?

No. A Master Mason in good standing may petition a Delaware Royal Arch Chapter. The Past Master degree in Chapter is part of the Chapter work and is not the same as having occupied the East in your Lodge.

What are the religious requirements for Chapter?

Chapter membership follows the same foundational requirements as Craft Masonry. There is no separate Christian profession required for Royal Arch membership in Delaware.

How are those different from Commandery’s requirements?

Commandery membership requires a profession of belief in the Christian religion, per Grand Encampment requirements. That affirmation belongs to Commandery, not to Chapter.

Can I meet someone before I petition?

Yes. Use Connect with a Chapter or Ask a Royal Arch Mason on a Chapter card. An introduction is often the best first step.

What if I do not know any Royal Arch Masons?

That is common. Send an introduction request and we will help you meet a Brother who can answer questions and guide you to a Chapter.

Can I join if my Lodge is in Pennsylvania, Maryland, or another jurisdiction?

Often yes, when you are a Master Mason in good standing. Delaware Chapters will confirm any visitation or petition requirements with you. Ask through the introduction form so we can give Delaware-approved guidance for your situation.

What are the degree fees and annual dues at my Chapter?

Each Chapter sets its own fees and dues. Ask the membership contact for the current amounts before you petition. They will confirm them with you before degrees are scheduled.

What attendance is expected after receiving the degrees?

Schedules vary by Chapter. Some meet monthly, some on alternate months, and Daylight Chapter meets in the afternoon. Most are dark in summer. Your Chapter will explain local expectations when you join.

York Rite of DelawareThe wider York Rite

Begin with Royal Arch. Explore more when you are ready.

Council and Commandery open after you are a Royal Arch Mason. Delaware requirements for each body are confirmed with the Grand Bodies; Commandery includes a Christian affirmation.

  1. Engraving of workmen and elders gathered as the foundation of the second Temple at Jerusalem is laid
    Gustave Doré, 1866

    The natural next step after the Blue Lodge, and the doorway to the rest of the York Rite.

    Degrees: Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, Royal Arch

    General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International

    Start My Chapter PetitionLearn about the Royal Arch Chapter
  2. Eighteenth-century engraving of the dedication of King Solomon's Temple before a great assembly
    Engraving, Rijksmuseum collection, c. 1703 to 1762
  3. Painting of Knights Templar gathered beneath a vaulted chapel as Jacques de Molay is received into the Order
    François Marius Granet, 1843
Service & charity

Brotherhood in action

National · Royal Arch

Royal Arch Research Assistance

Founded in 1974 under the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, R.A.R.A. funds research into Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), supporting early detection, better therapies, and emerging scientists in auditory health.

About R.A.R.A. (opens in a new tab)
Approximate research grants awarded each year
$500K
Contributed to the Hearing Health Foundation since 2011
$1.6M
Emerging scientists supported since 2011
50+

Source: givetorara.org

  • National · Grand Encampment of Knights Templar

    Knights Templar Eye Foundation

    Supports vision research, education, and access to eye care.

  • National · Cryptic Masons

    Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation

    Supports vascular research and treatment for cardiovascular and circulatory disease.

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