The Bodies of Toronto Valley Scottish Rite

The Scottish Rite Valley of Toronto consists of the Toronto Grand Lodge of Perfection and the Toronto Sovereign Chapter Rose Croix. These bodies meet at Rameses Masonic Centre, 3100 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3M 2H4
	The Toronto Grand Lodge of Perfection confers the degrees from the 4^th to the 14^th inclusive. The degrees continue the story of the building of King Solomon's Temple, and amplify and conclude the legend of the Master Mason Degree. Each of these degrees is designed to build on the teachings of the first three degrees given in the Craft Lodge. A candidate is not required to commit to memory any lectures or questions and answers, nor is it necessary to learn signs and tokens for all the degrees. To assist our candidates in planning their Scottish Rite journey, the Toronto Grand Lodge of Perfection presents these exceptional degrees in both the Spring and Fall of each year. A ring of special significance is worn by Scottish Rite Masons in Canada. The new Scottish Rite member is entitled to wear the distinguished Scottish Rite Ring upon completion of the 14^th Degree. The design of this ring has been retained for over 200 years. Inside the ring and inscription reads: "Virtus junxit mors non separabit" meaning "virtue has joined, death shall not separate".
	. Your journey in Scottish Rite Masonry continues with the degrees of Rose Croix once you have completed the 14^th degree. The 15^th and 16^th degrees relate to the building of the Second Temple by Zerubbabel. The Second Temple degrees portray the never ending struggle against the adversaries of Truth and Light; a struggle which is still going on today. In these degrees, important moral and spiritual precepts of value to Masons of all ages are proclaimed. The 17^th degree is an approach to, and the 18^th degree is recognition of the religious ethics in universal terms; thus assisting in building in our hearts the Third Temple not made with hands. The 18^th degree culminates with the degree of Knight Rose Croix. In the Rose Croix Chapter, Easter Ceremonies constitute a solemn observance of Passover or Pascal supper on Maundy Thursday in Holy Week, and then on Easter Sunday an inspiring observance of the Resurrection.
The following information is provided to highlight some of the charitable activities that Scottish Rite members of the Valley of Toronto participate. A charitable organization whose members belong to the Scottish Rite, Toronto Valley. Its mission is to extend Benevolence and Charity, and encourage service to others. This very highly respected member graciously bequeathed a sum of money to the Toronto Grand Lodge of Perfection to be used for Charitable purposes. Since his death in 1958, contributions have been made to many worthy endeavours each year. This Foundation, in which the Valley of Toronto plays and active role, was established in 1964. It provides funding through grants and bursaries, to prompt Canadian research capability in the fields of intellectual and other mental disabilities. The Scottish Rite is open to members in good standing in any Canadian Craft Lodge immediately upon completion of the Master Mason degree. Continued membership in a Craft Lodge is required to maintain good standing in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada. Fees are payable to each body upon acceptance for membership and are commuted for life. The Toronto Grand Lodge of Perfection , and the Toronto Sovereign Chapter Rose Croix present outstanding degrees in both the Spring and Fall of each year. Both Scottish Rite bodies endeavour to meet the requirements of our candidates by offering a choice of regularly scheduled meetings, and the Reunion concept.