How many degrees are there in the Swedish Rite?
St. John s (Craft) degrees: IApprentice IIFellow Craft IIIMaster Mason St. Andrew s (Scottish) degrees: IV-VApprentice-Companion of St. Andrew VIMaster of St. Andrew Chapter degrees: VIIVery Illustrious Brother, Knight of the East VIIIMost Illustrious Brother, Knight of the West IXEnlightened Brother of St. John s Lodge XVery Enlightened Brother of St. Andrew s Lodge Appendant to the system: R&KMost Enlightened Brother, Knight and Commodore with the Red Cross There are approximately 69 freemasons in Sweden currently holding the R&K. They are present or past members of the Grand Council or Grand Officers. In 1811 King Karl established the Royal Order of King Karl XIII. It is a civil order, conferred by the King, only to freemasons holding the XIth degree with the number limited to 33, three of whom must be ordained. Although not a masonic degree, it is considered the highest rank in Swedish Freemasonry. New members are appointed by the King. An annual Chapter is held on Carl-day, Januar
