Provide a full list of higher, progressive, side or appendant orders in freemasonry
In Freemasonry, there are several higher, progressive, side, or appendant orders that members may pursue after completing the initial three degrees of the Blue Lodge. These include:
- Scottish Rite: This branch includes degrees from the 4th to the 32nd, culminating in the 33rd Degree, which is either active or honorary.
- York Rite: This consists of the Chapter (Capitular Degrees), Council (Cryptic Degrees), and Commandery (Chivalric Degrees), ending with the Knights Templar.
- Mark Degree: Often considered an extension of the Master Mason degree.
- Royal Arch: This degree is seen as a continuation of the Master Mason degree.
- Cryptic Degrees: These include the Most Excellent Master, Royal Master, Select Master, and Super Excellent Master.
- Order of the Red Cross: A chivalric degree within the York Rite.
- Order of the Knights Templar: A Christian chivalric order.
- Royal Ark Mariner: An appendant degree associated with the Mark Degree.
- Secret Monitor: A degree that emphasizes mutual aid and support among members.
- Rose Croix: A degree that explores deeper spiritual themes.
- Knights of Malta: A Christian chivalric order.
- Various other side degrees: These may include degrees like the Knight of the Brazen Serpent, Knight of the Sun, and others that focus on specific themes or mutual support.
These orders and degrees provide additional opportunities for Masonic education and fellowship beyond the foundational Blue Lodge degrees.