What are the degrees in Memphis Misraim?
The Rite of Memphis-Misraïm features a complex system of degrees that evolved from the merger of the Rite of Misraïm and the Rite of Memphis. The degrees are categorized into several groups:
- Degrees 1-33: These degrees are similar to those of the Scottish Rite and include:
- 1° Apprentice
- 2° Companion
- 3° Master
- 4° Secret Master
- 5° Perfect Master
- 6° Intimate Secretary
- 7° Provost and Judge
- 8° Intendant of the Buildings
- 9° Master Elect of Nine
- 10° Illustrious Elect of Fifteen
- 11° Sublime Prince Elect
- 12° Grand Master Architect
- 13° Royal Arch
- 14° Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Master
- 15° Knight of the East or the Sword
- 16° Prince of Jerusalem
- 17° Knight of the East and the West
- 18° Knight of the Rose Cross
- 19° Grand Pontiff
- 20° Knight of the Temple
- 21° Patriarch Noachite
- 22° Knight of the Royal Axe
- 23° Chief of the Tabernacle
- 24° Prince of the Tabernacle
- 25° Knight of the Brazen Serpent
- 26° Prince of Mercy
- 27° Commander of the Temple
- 28° Knight of the Sun, or Prince Adept
- 29° Knight of St. Andrew
- 30° Grand Elected Knight of Kadosh
- 31° Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander
- 32° Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
- 33° Sovereign Grand Inspector General
- Degrees 34-90: These degrees are part of the Arcana Arcanorum and include:
- 34° Knight of Scandinavia
- 35° Knight of the Temple
- 36° Sublime Negociant
- 37° Knight of Shota (Sage of Truth)
- 38° Sublime Elect of Truth (The Red Eagle)
- 39° Grand Elect of the Aeons
- 40° Sage Savaiste (Perfect Sage)
- 41° Knight of the Arch of Seven Colours
- 42° Prince of Light
- 43° Sublime Hermetic Sage (Hermetic Philosopher)
- 44° Prince of the Zodiac
- 45° Sublime Sage of the Mysteries
- 46° Sublime Pastor of the Huts
- 47° Knight of the Seven Stars
- 48° Sublime Guardian of the Sacred Mount
- 49° Sublime Sage of the Pyramids
- 50° Sublime Philosopher of Samothrace
- 51° Sublime Titan of the Caucasus
- 52° Sage of the Labyrinth
- 53° Knight or Sage of the Phoenix
- 54° Sublime Scalde
- 55° Sublime Orphic Doctor
- 56° Pontiff, of Sage of Cadmia
- 57° Sublime Magus
- 58° Sage, or Prince Brahmine
- 59° Sublime Sage, or Grand Pontiff of Ogygia
- 60° Sublime Guardian of the Three Fires
- 61° Sublime Unknown Philosopher
- 62° Sublime Sage of Eulisis
- 63° Sublime Kawi
- 64° Sage of Mythras
- 65° Guardian of Sanctuary - Grand Installator
- 66° Grand Architect of the Mysterious City - Grand Consecrator
- 67° Guardian of the Incommunicable Name - Grand Eulogist
- 68° Patriarch of Truth
- 69° Knight or Sage of the Golden Branch of Eleusis
- 70° Prince of Light, or Patriarch of the Planispheres
- 71° Patriarch of the Sacred Vedas
- Degrees 72-90: These degrees continue the esoteric and symbolic themes, including:
- 72° Sublime Sage of the Labyrinth
- 73° Sublime Guardian of the Sacred Mount
- 74° Sublime Sage of the Pyramids
- 75° Sublime Philosopher of Samothrace
- 76° Sublime Titan of the Caucasus
- 77° Sage of the Labyrinth
- 78° Knight or Sage of the Phoenix
- 79° Sublime Scalde
- 80° Sublime Orphic Doctor
- 81° Pontiff, of Sage of Cadmia
- 82° Sublime Magus
- 83° Sage, or Prince Brahmine
- 84° Sublime Sage, or Grand Pontiff of Ogygia
- 85° Sublime Guardian of the Three Fires
- 86° Sublime Unknown Philosopher
- 87° Sublime Sage of Eulisis
- 88° Sublime Kawi
- 89° Sage of Mythras
- 90° Guardian of Sanctuary - Grand Installator
- Degrees 91-95: These degrees are part of the higher initiatic degrees:
- 91° Grand Architect of the Mysterious City - Grand Consecrator
- 92° Guardian of the Incommunicable Name - Grand Eulogist
- 93° Patriarch of Truth
- 94° Knight or Sage of the Golden Branch of Eleusis
- 95° Prince of Light, or Patriarch of the Planispheres
The Rite of Memphis-Misraïm is known for its extensive and complex system of degrees, which are deeply rooted in esoteric and symbolic themes, reflecting its Egyptian and hermetic influences.