Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The White Rose of York in Masonic and Rosicrucian Tradition

The White Rose of York in Masonic and Rosicrucian Tradition






"As the rose blooms in silence, so must wisdom unfold in the hearts of those who seek the Light. Let the emblem upon the sacred altar speak, that we may hear the whisper of ancient truths.”

Historical Roots: The Rose of a Royal House

  • The White Rose of York traces its origin to the House of York, a royal lineage of England in the 14th and 15th centuries.
  • During the Wars of the Roses, it stood in opposition to the red rose of Lancaster. Yet beyond conflict, it came to signify:
  • Loyalty to rightful order
  • Purity of purpose
  • Noble bearing in the face of adversity

“Though born in civil strife, the white rose endured as a herald of unity and a bloom of grace.”

Symbolism in the York Rite College

In every York Rite College, the altar bears three sacred elements:

  1. The Holy Bible – the revealed Word of God
  2. The Pentagon – a five-sided figure representing the structure and unity of the College
  3. The White Rose – centered within the pentagon

Meaning:

Element

Symbolic Meaning

Holy Bible

Divine Truth, the foundation of all obligation

Pentagon

Secrecy and Structure, the "bounds of the College"

White Rose

Purity, Silence, and Inner Light

This arrangement is a symbolic geometry of initiation:

  • The Word (Bible) is the eternal truth.
  • The Form (Pentagon) is the containment of that truth in community.
  • The Flower (White Rose) is the heart that blooms within it.

Esoteric Interpretations

A. The Rose and the Pentagram

  • The five-pointed pentagon surrounding the rose reflects the microcosmic man—the initiate—enclosing the mystery of the soul.
  • The rose is placed in the center, the symbolic heart of man, where:
  • Wisdom flowers from silence.
  • Light radiates from within.
  • Purity is preserved from corruption.

B. Rosicrucian Echo: Sub Rosa

  • In Rosicrucian and ancient initiatory tradition, the rose signifies "sub rosa"what is spoken under the rose remains secret.
  • The white rose, specifically, symbolizes the silence of the initiate, who does not reveal the mysteries to the profane.
  • Thus, it is not just a decoration—it is an ethical command to preserve the sacred within.

Scriptural Correspondence

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
 —Matthew 5:8

This passage, often read during York Rite College convocations, aligns perfectly:

  • The white rose = Purity of Heart
  • The pentagon = Guardianship of the College
  • The Bible = Vision of the Divine

Only those who preserve purity, secrecy, and study may truly “see” beyond the veil.

Masonic and Chivalric Calling

To the York Rite Companion, the white rose is:

  • token of chivalric purity
  • reminder of meritorious service
  • challenge to cultivate the inner virtues of:
  • Silence
  • Discernment
  • Compassion
  • Intellectual and spiritual growth

Reflection

“Let the rose remain white, unsoiled by the world. Let its petals unfold only in the light of truth. Let its fragrance be known only to those who dwell within the sacred bounds.”

May every York Rite Mason remember that the white rose on the altar is not merely a symbol—it is a mirror of his own soul, and a silent flower of his sacred vow.

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By Companion Gabriel Comia, Jr.

ASOKA CONCLAVE - RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE - MAY 19 , 2025 ASSEMBLY

 ASOKA CONCLAVE - RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE

"The Red Cross of Constantine is a fraternal order within Freemasonry, specifically a Christian knighthood order, also known as the Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Appendant Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and of St. John the Evangelist. Candidates must already be members of both Craft Freemasonry and Royal Arch Freemasonry, and they must also be Christians who believe in the Holy Trinity." 





 

Stated Assembly 
of Asoka Conclave
will be on Monday, May 19, 2025
at 5:00 pm.
Please be there by 4:30pm,
so we can start promptly on time.

We will have the Installation of New Candidates. Officers please familiarize yourselves with your part in the ritual.

This will also be the Special Installation of KC Edgar D Lim as Prelate and KC Emmanuel R Bravo as Prefect.

✅Venue will be at the SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE.

Attire:
Tuxedo or Dark Coat with black tie and collar jewel plus purple sash.

Please bring your ritual books.

New ritual books are now available for the new members

Please indicate below if attending:

Please indicate below if attending:
1. Gene Aquino
2. Toto Lubag
3. Henry C
4. JpA
5. Nesty 
6.Mike B
7.  Gabby C
8. Ruel D
9. Pravz 
10. Benjie O.
11. Mariano Ong Tan ka 
12. AJTB
13. 
14.
15. 

Apologies:

1. Mac Cabrera - out of Ph
2.  Arlen P De Guzman overseas 
3.  Ace Espejo .. will be out of the country 
4. Vic F. - down with flu
5. neil m 
6. Manny Bravo
7. Gerald Ege 

Manila York Rite College No. 170 - May 19, 2025 Meeting




Stated Meeting of
Manila York Rite College
No. 170 on Monday,
19 May 2025 at 7:00pm.

This will immediately follow
the Stated Assembly of
Asoka Conclave, RCC.

There will be ELECTION OF
OFFICERS FOR 2025-2026

Venue will be at the
✅"SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE"👍

Attire is tuxedo with bow tie,
college pin and appropriate
jewels for the
Associate Regents.

Please signify if attending:

1. Joby
2. Mike P
3. Richard C

4. Nesty
5. JPA
6. Henry C
7. Toto Lubag
8. Gene Aquino
9. Mariano Ong Tan Ka 
10. Gabby C
11. Mike B
12. Ruel D
13. Elmer A. 
14. Pravz
16. Benjie O.
17. Sonny L
18. AJTB

Apologies :
1. Arlen De Guzman out of the country 
2. Mac Cabrera - out of Ph
3. Ace Espejo , will be in SOKOR 
4.  neil m (out)
5. joey (out of cnrty)
6.  Randy D.(Northern Luzon Deliveries)
7. Vic F. - Down with flu

8. Ben Osorio- in Caticlan
9. Manny Bravo
10. Gerald Ege
11. 
12.
✅"SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE"👍

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Cavite York Rite- Royal Arch Masons - April 9, 2025 Convocation







Fort El Fraile Assemblage, Worshipful Society of Freemasons - Aprl 9, 2025 Meeting




Bro. Donnie Cordero Nhie IV°
Bro. Marvin Arevalo IV°
Bro. Christopher Arauban Pulido IV°
Bro. Ben Osorio IV°
Bro. Erwinson Erwin Atanacio IV°
Bro. Alfred Adreian Ian Martin IV°
Bro. Emmanuel Emil Corpuz Green IV°
Bro. Florencio Nazareno Jc Renz Onerazan IV°
Newly Promoted Intendents, Overseers, Super Intendents and Wardens (V°):
Bro. Randy Lao
Bro. Randy de Leon
Bro. Alexander Cailao Sun Knee Solomon Cailao
Newly Installed Passed Masters (VI°):
W Bro. Ruel Ditan
W Bro. Nestor Nesty V. Tampol






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