Peace & Blessing from the Most High God!

On behalf of the Officers and Illustrious Companions of the Prince Hall Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Incorporated, we would like to welcome you to our web page. As you take the time to navigate through our website, we pray that will find it informative and enlightening. We feel this website is a great tool to communicate with those seeking information about our organization.

Cryptic Masonry is the second part of the York Rite system of Masonic degrees, and the last found within the Rite that deals specifically with the Hiramic Legend. These degrees are the gateway to Temple restoration rituals or the Second Temple Legend. Ancient Cryptic Masonry centers around the story of the preservation, loss and recovery of the Word. The Word represents man's search for life's purpose and the nature of God. Symbolic Freemasonry, as in the Lodge, teaches of the loss of the Word and hope for its recovery. Royal Arch Masonry, as in the Chapter, teaches its recovery. Cryptic Masonry, as in the Council, completes this story by teaching of the Word's initial preservation.

We welcome you to look around and get to know us a bit more. To stay informed or reach out to us by going to our "Contact Us" Section. We look forward to your interest in the Illustrious Companions of this Great Jurisdiction and hope that you will be contacting us soon to learn of how you can be a part of Prince Hall Masonry in North Carolina and more especially the Royal & Select.

Thank you for visiting! Our hope is that you will come back again soon. May the Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Universe continue to bless and keep you. May all work as Masons be done in harmony, unity, and peace.

“ISH SODI!”

Yours in Humble Service,

Rev. Robert D. Hood

PTIM Rev. Robert D. Hood, KYGCH

15th Right Grand Thrice Illustrious Master

Prince Hall Grand Council Royal & Select Masters

Jurisdiction of North Carolina, Incorporated