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Mixed or Female Obediences work the AASR, in a continuum ranging from the First to the 33rd Degree. In other words, there is no Craft separate from the high Degrees.
In Italy (GOI, the principal Obedience) there is an AASR-based Craft and an Emulation one.
Some American military lodges work the Duncan Ritual or the Craft of York.
As far as the Degrees of Perfection are concerned, there is the York Rite, with American Charter, but also other Rites...
Usually, the York Rite, being Ancient and Traditional in its foundation, is of Antient and exclusively male Constitution.
Does anyone know of a mixed or female Obedience working the York Rite?
In UK there is an Order of Female Masonry, working Emulation and Royal Arch Rituals, something like...
In generale il Rito di York, essendo Antico e Tradizionale, é di impronta Antient e esclusivamente maschile.
Qualcuno é a conoscenza di una Obbedienza mista che pratichi il Rito di York?
The problem is however more complicated: in addition to the institutional mixed obediences, known to the State Institutions, in some countries there are "clandestine" or "unofficial" masonries (male or mixed), which exploit secrecy for obscure affairs.
In Italy secret societies are forbidden for...
In my Constitution/Obedience we can't attend a Co-masonry meeting, but I think that Co-masonry could be a good opportunity for moral growth for men and women, so I'm happy to send a brotherly hug to Victoria
In Italy we works 4th, 5th an 6th degree, but centuries ago it was operative the Craft (EA, FC and MM), I bought it last week: I think that you can understand the higher degrees if you learn and understand the first 3, as you can understand Mark and Arch if you work a Craft like Emulation or...
In Italy the Emulation Ritual is commonly recited by heart, the Prestonian Lessons are read instead.
If you use the "Unified" Craft Ritual (a mix between AASR and RSI), it is customary to read the Ceremonial book.
Those who work with this Ritual, rather than Traditional Lessons, compose...