National Mexican Rite


The National Mexican Rite is a rite of Freemasonry founded in Mexico in about 1834.

Degree structure

The rite consists of six further degrees after the degree of Master Mason. They are fourth degree, fifth-degree, sixth-degree, seventh-degree, eighth degree, and ninth degree. The rituals of the degrees were largely adapted from the Scottish Rite.

Organization

The rite is governed by two bodies, a Grand Orient, and a National Grand Lodge. The former was composed of all members holding the ninth degree and was supreme in matters of doctrine and ritual. The latter is an elected organization responsible for the administration.