The Three Grand Bodies
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Delaware
Capitular Masonry, the degrees of the Royal Arch Chapter, continues the work begun in the symbolic Lodge. The Chapter confers the Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch degrees.
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Delaware was chartered in 1869. It governs the Royal Arch Chapters of the First State.
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, 2026 to 2027: A. Tony Maxwell
Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware
Cryptic Masonry is conferred in a Council of Cryptic Masons. It includes the Royal Master, Select Master, and Super Excellent Master degrees, which complete the narrative begun in Capitular Masonry.
The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware was chartered in 1926. It oversees the Cryptic Councils of our jurisdiction.
Most Illustrious Grand Master, 2026 to 2027: Joseph W. Dawson, III
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Delaware
The Commandery confers the Order of the Red Cross, the Order of Malta, and the Order of the Temple. Membership is open to Royal Arch Masons in good standing who profess a belief in the Christian religion.
The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Delaware was chartered August 20, 1991. It works under the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A.
Right Eminent Grand Commander, 2026 to 2027: Sir Knight David J. Walters, II
Appendant & Concordant Bodies
Delaware is also home to invitational and honor bodies for Brethren who have advanced through the York Rite degrees.
Honor & Appendant Bodies