Our History

Grand Orient of North America Beginnings

​Core Authority & Lineage: Derived from an original 1860–1868 Warrant from the Supreme Council of Mexico, tracing back to the Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction, USA (established via Albert Pike and Charles Laffont D. Laderbat). 


​Evolution & Name Change: Formerly incorporated as the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. It restructured its governance and changed its name to reflect a commitment to multi-rite Masonic practices.


​Founding & Delegation: Formally established in March 2023 when four constituent lodges (Heredom #178, Trinity #10, Republica Filipina #184, and Sons of the Orient #177) were chartered by the Supreme Council of Mexico, retrieved via delegation by Brothers Calvin Brumant and Anthony L. Jones. 

Rites of the Grand Orient

​Global Patents & Multi-Rite Scope: Holds multiple Patents Letters to practice diverse Masonic traditions, including:

  • ​Scottish & French Rites: Craft Degrees (via Supreme Council of Mexico 1860-1865-1868).
  • ​Rectified Scottish Rite: 4th degree of Scottish Master Knight of Saint Andrew (via Grand Priory of Brazil). 
  • ​Memphis-Misraïm: Craft degrees (via National Sanctuary, USA). 
  • ​Adonhiramite Rite: Craft and High degrees (via Supreme Council Adonhiramite Rite of Brazil). 
  • ​York Rite: Traditional Blue degrees (via National Grand Lodge Free Ancient and Accepted York Rite Masons 1847

Our Mission Statement

The Grand Orient of North America governs and advances the traditions of Continental Freemasonry across the United States. As a multi-ritualistic organization, it offers a progressive alternative to mainstream Freemasonry by allowing members to practice Craft degrees across various Rites—including the Scottish, French, Rectified Scottish, Memphis-Misraïm, York, and Adonhiramite Rites. Dedicated to the values of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, the organization aims to strengthen individual moral character, support lodges with leadership and educational resources, and adapt timeless Masonic traditions to the modern world.

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