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“That which causes us trials shall yield us triumph: and that which make our hearts ache shall fill us with gladness. The only true happiness is to learn, to advance, and to improve: which could not happen unless we had commenced with error, ignorance, and imperfection. We must pass through the darkness, to reach the light.”

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Officers of the Austin Valley

The light that leads the way.

Our dedicated officers oversee the Valley of Austin, maintaining the beacon of illumination in the Capitol of our Great State of Texas.

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Bodies of the Austin Valley

Progress through unity.

In the Scottish Rite, the twenty-nine degrees are subdivided and grouped into four traditional “bodies.” The Lodge of Perfection, The Chapter of Rose Croix, The Council of Knights Kadosh, and The Consitory.

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History of the Austin Valley Scottish Rite

Illuminating the Capital City

The Austin Valley Scottish Rite has a rich history dating back to 1839, when five commissioners were appointed by the Third Congress of the Republic of Texas to select a permanent site for the capital of the young nation. The new town was named Austin, and by October, 1839, building sufficient to house the government were completed and the small town became the capital city of Texas. Soon some 11,500 inhabitants surrounded the governmental complex as continuous growth was virtually assured. Austin received Scottish Rite Masonry on November 26, 1881, when Fidelity Lodge of Perfection No. 4 was activated. Grand Commander Albert Pike visited Texas in 1881, and by 1885 the town had 18,000 citizens, a number of whom were Master Masons.

Stated Meetings for the Austin Valley

Mastering the Royal Secret.

Join the University of Freemasonry and become inspired by centuries of revelations. The Austin Valley monthly stated meetings gives you the opportunity to explore the mysteries through group study and personal reflection.

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Our Philanthropy and Charitable Works

Enhancing our community through charity.

There will always be in this world, wrongs to forgive, suffering to alleviate, sorrow asking for sympathy, necessities and destitution to relieve, and ample occasion for the exercise of active charity and beneficence.

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EXPLORE THE DEGREES OF SCOTTISH RITE FREEMASONRY

4° Secret Master

The Fourth Degree, or Secret Master, is the first step into the inner sanctuary of the Spiritual Temple, where he who seeks, finds Truth.

5° Perfect Master

The Fifth Degree, or Perfect Master, emphasizes the two virtues, Industry and Honesty.

6° Intimate Secretary

The Sixth Degree teaches us to be zealous, faithful, disinterested and benevolent.

7° Provost and Judge

The Seventh Degree, or Provost and Judge, has for its chief lesson the great principle of justice.

8° Intendant of the Building

The Eighth Degree impresses upon the candidate the futility of advancing unless the lessons already taught have been carefully considered.

9° Elu of the Nine

The Ninth Degree is consecrated to bravery, devotedness and patriotism.

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+512 472 7247 Temple

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Austin Scottish Rite 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701

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Brian Vance, Personal Representative  pr@austinscottishrite.org

Don Eames, General Secretary gs@austinscottishrite.org

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