11 Facts About Worshipful Master

1.

The Worshipful Master sits in the East of the lodge room, chairs all of the business of his lodge, and is vested with considerable powers without further reference to the members.

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2.

The requirements as to who is eligible for election as Worshipful Master vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but the majority of jurisdictions specify that a brother must have served as an installed Warden to qualify.

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3.

In most jurisdictions, a Past Master retains the honorific "Worshipful", however there are a few where this honorific is used exclusively for sitting Masters.

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4.

Principal duties of the Senior Deacon are to conduct candidates around the Lodge and speak for them during certain ceremonies, to attend the Worshipful Master as needed and to carry his orders to the Senior Warden.

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Worshipful Master's duty is to guard the door, with a drawn sword, and ensure that only those who are duly qualified manage to gain entry into the lodge meeting.

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6.

Worshipful Master is responsible for forming processions and introducing visitors, except in those jurisdictions which appoint a 'Marshal' for these latter purposes.

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7.

Worshipful Master is responsible for encouraging the members to give generously, as well as leading discussions about the appropriate recipients of the lodge's charitable donations.

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8.

Worshipful Master is often responsible for answering alarms at the outer door of the Lodge, in place of another officer.

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9.

In some jurisdictions the Grand Worshipful Master will appoint a Grand Educator or Grand Lecturer, whose responsibility is to oversee the promotion of Masonic Education in the Jurisdiction.

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10.

Worshipful Master develops programs, produces materials, and offers resources that enhance and elevate Masonic Knowledge for the brethren.

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11.

Worshipful Master oversees the activities of the Education and Services Committee, and with the approval of the Grand Master, appoints District level officers to assist him in his duties.

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