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Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Fœderatis
SuccessorSRIL (Portugal)

SRIG (France)

SRIR (Romania)
FormationSeptember 21, 1880
TypeFreemasonry
Rosicrucianism
Christian mysticism
Esotericism
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location
MembershipChristian Master Masons only (by invitation)
Main organHigh Council
PublicationAd Lucem
The Rosicrucian Fama
Parent organizationSocietas Rosicruciana in Scotia (1879-1880)
Websitehttps://sricf.org/info/
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The Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Fœderatis (SRICF; Latin for "Rosicrucian Society in the United States") is a Rosicrucian society that limits its membership to Christian Master Masons. Founded in 1880, it is the official American branch of the Societas Rosicruciana tradition and operates in amity with similar societies in England, Scotland, France, Portugal, and Romania.

History

Formation

The SRICF's origins can be traced to 1878 when three American Master Masons—Charles E. Meyer, Daniel Sutter, and Charles W. Parker—traveled to England seeking admission into the Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA). On July 25, 1878, they were initiated into the Grade of Zelator at Yorkshire College in Sheffield. After unsuccessfully seeking a charter from the English society, they turned to the Societas Rosicruciana in Scotia (SRIS), which granted them a charter on December 27, 1879, establishing the first American college in Philadelphia. A second charter was granted for a New York college, and on April 21, 1880, members from both colleges met in Philadelphia to form a High Council. The organization was initially known as Societas Rosicrucianae Reipublica Confoedera America (SRRCA). The name was later changed to "Society of Rosicrucians in the USA" under Supreme Magus Shryock, and finally Latinized to its current form in 1934 by Dr. William Moseley Brown during Most Worthy Frater Hamilton's regime.

Organization

Structure

The SRICF is governed by the High Council, which dropped "Grand" from its title in 1911. The Council comprises Fratres of the Third Order (IX° and VIII°) and College Celebrants not in the Third Order. The Supreme Magus heads the society and, since 1991, is elected every three years rather than serving for life.

Colleges

Local bodies are termed "Colleges" and are led by Chief Adepts (IX°) appointed for three-year terms, with a maximum of three terms. Unlike its English counterpart, SRICF Chief Adepts do not have regional powers. Generally, there is one college per state, with exceptions made for New York and California due to their size and population.

Membership

Membership is strictly invitational and limited to Master Masons who profess Christian faith. Each college is limited to 72 members. New members must:

  • Be regular mainstream Master Masons
  • Profess Christian faith
  • Select a distinctive Latin motto
  • Declare non-membership in non-Masonic Rosicrucian organizations
  • Receive an invitation to join (Invitation only group)

Grade Structure

Overview

The SRICF employs a nine-grade system divided into three distinct orders. Each grade represents specific stages of spiritual, philosophical, and masonic development.

Grade System

Grade Structure of the Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Fœderatis
Order Grade Title Regalia Colors Jewel Type Focus
First Order
(Learning Grades)
Zelator Green Ribbon Silver Bar Foundation Studies
II° Theoricus Green Ribbon Silver Bar Theoretical Knowledge
III° Practicus Green Ribbon Silver Bar Practical Application
IV° Philosophus Green Ribbon Silver Bar Philosophical Studies
Second Order
(Teaching Grades)
Adeptus Minor Green Ribbon Silver Bar Initial Adeptship
VI° Adeptus Major Green Ribbon Silver Bar Advanced Teaching
VII° Adeptus Exemptus Green Ribbon Silver Bar Mastery
Third Order
(Ruling Grades)
VIII° Magister Gold Ribbon Gold Bar Administration
IX° Magus Red Ribbon Gold Bar & Crown Leadership

Jewel Specifications

Grade Range Jewel Description
I° - VII° Silver bar with "S.R.I.C.F." letters,
green ribbon and grade jewel
VIII° Gold bar with "S.R.I.C.F." letters,
yellow ribbon and special jewel
IX° Gold bar with "S.R.I.C.F." letters,
red ribbon, crown and distinctive jewel

International Relations

The SRICF maintains amity with several international Rosicrucian societies:

  • Societas Rosicruciana in Scotia (SRIS)
  • Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA)
  • Societas Rosicruciana in Canada (SRIC)
  • Societas Rosicruciana in Lusitania (SRIL) - Portugal
  • Societas Rosicruciana in Gallia (SRIG) - France
  • Societas Rosicruciana in Romania (SRIR)
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See also

References

  1. ^ "Info". www.sricf.org.
  2. ^ "History & Origin of the Society". Texas College, SRICF.
  3. ^ Lindez, D. "Description". Traveling Templar.
  4. "About the Society". Ohio College, SRICF.
  5. The Rosicrucians: The History, Mythology, and Rituals of an Esoteric Order. Weiser Books. September 1998. ISBN 978-0-87728-920-3.
  6. https://lasricf.org/

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