Requirements to attain a Past Master Degree

In Freemasonry, a Master Mason is a brother who has been passed and raised in a legally constituted Lodge. In 15th century, a Master Mason was a workman who was qualified, experienced and trained. He had the authority to teach his trade to a younger and inexperienced worker. A Master Mason was “a scholar of authority”.

A Master Mason who is no longer the installed Master of a Lodge is known as the Past Master and he passes his chair to the presiding officer of his Lodge. The presiding officer of a Masonic Lodge is known as the Worshipful Master.

Past Master Degree

This Degree was put into operation to try the qualifications of a Master Mason before he could become a Master of a Lodge. No Mason could preside over a Lodge unless he was admitted to this Degree. After obtaining this degree only, a member can offer himself to preside in a Master’s Lodge. The Past Master’s Degree is conferred to the Freemason by Royal Arch Masons, acting upon the order of a Grand Master.

Past Master’s Degree is in purple color and the apron is of white lambskin bordered with purple and the jewel of the Degree is inscribed on it. The collar is in purple and bordered with gold. 

The Past Master’s Lodge consists of seven officers which are mentioned below:

1.      Right Worshipful Master

2.      Senior Warden

3.      Junior Warden

4.      Junior Deacon

5.      Senior Deacon

6.      Secretary

7.      Treasurer

The interior arrangement of the Lodge is same as the first degree and all the officers are also seated similarly.

Duties of the Past Master

The formal role of an Immediate Past Master is to serve as an advisor to the Master. His responsibilities include:

·         Advise the Master and Officers but don’t instruct them what to do. 

·         He should act as a leader among the members but refer them to the Master for answers.

Past Master Jewel

A Past Master is presented with a Masonic Past Master Jewel which symbolizes the successful completion of his year as Master of his Lodge. It is believed that the Past Master has mastered all the secrets of Freemasonry symbolized by his jewel. He is qualified and experienced to train others the lessons of Freemasonry. His jewel symbolizes what he should be and what his other brothers expect from him.    

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