A chair degree conferred upon elected High Priests. In Maryland, the degree must be conferred before a Companion can be installed as High Priest. This restriction may not apply in other jurisdictions. In Maryland, the degree is conferred by the Council of Anointed High Priests. This Council is the oldest one in the United States, having been founded on May 27, 1824. Elsewhere the degree may be conferred by the Grand Chapter or another body established for the purpose. These other bodies go by various names.
In antiquity, this degree was known as the Order of Melchizadek.
Next Meeting and conferral:
April 30, 2022, at 10:00 am.
Oriental Room, Grand Lodge
Current High Priest, Past High Priest, and Candidates only
Officers 2021 – 2023
Comp. Randolph S. Disney – Most Excellent President
Comp. Robert B Lumbert – Excellent Vice President
Comp. A. Dean Burt III, P.P. – Excellent Chaplain
Comp. Vernon H. Huebschman – Excellent Secretary
Comp. John M. Lister – Excellent Treasurer
Comp. Spyridon G. Treklas – Excellent Master of Ceremonies
Comp. Christian E. Jensen – Excellent Conductor
Comp. William C. Eppig – Excellent Herald
Comp. Christian Miele – Excellent Steward
Comp. John B. Maclay – Excellent Sentinel
