UMURM: Third Anniversary of the Treaty of Barcelona

3rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHARTER OF THE RITE MODERN BARCELONA
(June 12, 2011)

(To read a detailed analysis of the Charter in Spanish download the PDF)

The Modern Philosophical Rite Bodies meeting on June 12, 2011 in the Valley of Barcelona agree to set up a organization for the purpose of cooperation, consultation and coordination between them which will be referred to as the

Unión Masónica Universal del Rito Moderno  (UMURM)
[Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite]

and which will work with full respect for the freedom and independence of the individual philosophical bodies that compose it.

It is based on the principles of absolute freedom of conscience and thought, based in Barcelona, ​​and chaired by SGIG Supreme Conselho do Rito Moderno do Brasil, José María Bonachi Batalla, this Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite (UMURM) act for the benefit of those who participate with the following objectives:

1 - Promote and disseminate the customs of the Modern Rite.
2 - Foster ties and harmony among its members in order to practice a truly Universal Freemasonry.
3 - Establish a plural forum for dialogue and exchange towards creating a true Union Center regardless of territorial, obediential, or ritualistic specificities.
4 - Facilitate rapprochement between the various Philosophical Bodies of the Modern Rite by mutual recognition without any discrimination.
5 - Develop a cooperative exchange on issues of joint reflection between their bodies.

The UMURM shall at all times be open to any body who practices the Philosophical Modern Rite in the Five Orders of Wisdom,  which seeks admission, once their initiatory descent has been adequately documented.

The Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite (UMURM) incorporates the creation of an International Academy 5th. Order Modern Rite, with two main tasks:

1 - To be a Laboratory of thought to reflect on the meaning, philosophy, values, and ethics fundamental to the Modern Rite.
2 - To be an Academy of the Rite with the capacity to investigate and disseminate materials so that it can assume the role of a true conservatory of the Modern Rite, and finally advise any Supreme Council General Grand Chapter or other Philosophical body that requests it.

This Academy will operate without territorial or obediential limits, without normative rules, respecting the absolute independence of each of its members.

This Academy will be open to any Sovereign Power or Independent Chapter, but also in a personal capacity to any holder of the 5th. Ord. of Wisdom of the Modern Rite, stating his desire to be part of it and possession of documentary proof of their titles.

The original structure of the UNIVERSAL MASONIC UNION OF THE MODERN RITE, was as follows:

President of the Union of the Modern Universal Masonic Rite: José María Bonachi Batalla, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno
- Brazil, which proceeded to make the following appointments:
Joaquim Villalta, First Order V, Grade 9, Secretary General
Alvaro Marcos, First Order V, Grade 9, General Counsel and Rules

International Academy of V º Order of Modern Rite.

Victor Guerra, First Order V, Grade 9, General Coordinator of the Academy of V º Order of Modern Rite
Hervé Vigier, First Order V, Grade 9, Coordinator of the Department of History and Symbolism of the International Academy of V º Order of Modern Rite.
Jean van Win, First Order V, Grade 9, Coordinator Masonic Research Department of the International Academy of V º Order of Modern Rite.

The Signatory Powers of the Founders of the UMURM were:

• Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno do Brasil
• Gran Capítulo General de España – Supremo Consejo del Rito Moderno para España
• Sublime Conseil du Rite Moderne pour la France
• Gran Capítulo General del Gran Oriente de Colombia

The as of July 2013 the member organizations within the UMURM are:

• Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil
• Gran Capítulo General del Gran Oriente de Colombia
• Sublime Consejo del Rito Moderno para el Ecuador
• Grand Chapter General of the Modern Rite for North America and the Caribbean.

Notice of the Sublime Council of the Modern Rite in Colombia

It has been reported by the Council and the Academy rector, at the request of Most Illustrious Brother Milciades Osorio of the Colombian GCGRM that the name of that Philosophical Potency of the Modern Rite, which controls and monitors the higher and symbolic grades in its Orient has undergone a change of name.

The Grand Chapter General Grand Orient of Colombia is now renamed The Sublime Council of the Modern Rite of the Grand Orient of Colombia, maintaining its membership in UMURM, maintaining the Regular Patents from I° to V° Order which it already possessed, and their involvement, responsibilities and privileges as a member of the Governing Council of the UMURM.

The president and UMURM Secretariat will send them a certificate documenting the acceptance of this name change.

Thanks to Ill.'.Br.'. Joaquim Villalta of Barcelona, Catalunya for this information.

The Charter of Barcelona

CHARTER OF THE MODERN RITE BARCELONA

Various Philosophical Modern Rite Bodies * day met on June 12, 2011, in the Valley of Barcelona, and decided on the creation of a body of cooperation, concentration and coordination between them to be known as Unión Masónica Universal del Rito Moderno or UMURM (Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite)


Which will work with full respect for the freedom and independence of the philosophical bodies of which it is composed. Based on the principles of absolute freedom of conscience and thought,
based in Barcelona, and chaired by the Supreme SGIG Conselho do Rito Moderno do Brasil, Jose Maria Bonachi Batalla, this Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite (UMURM) acting on behalf of its participants for the following objectives:

1. To promote and disseminate the customs and practice of the Modern Rite.
2. To foster interrelations and harmony among its members to encourage the practice of a truly Universal Freemasonry.
3. Being a plural forum for dialogue and exchange in pursuit of creating a true Center of Union without regard to territorial, obediential, or ritualistic specificities
4. Facilitate rapprochement between Modern Rite Philosophical Bodies through mutual recognition without any kind of discrimination.
5. Develop a working dynamic and joint reflection issues between their bodies. The Universal Union Modern Rite Masonic will be at all times open to Philosophical any body who practices Modern Rite in the Five Orders of Wisdom, seeking admission, once contrasted his initiatic affiliation.
Victor Guerra. Section 107. 33300 Villaviciosa-Asturias (ES) Email: victor.guerra@gmail.com

Signatories to the creation of UMURM
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The Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite (UMURM) incorporates the creation of 5th International Academy. Modern Rite Order two main missions

• Being a laboratory of thought to reflect on the meaning, philosophy, values, and ethics corresponding to the Modern Rite.
• Being an Academy of the Rite with the ability to research and disseminate which can assume the role of a true conservatory Modern Rite, and finally advise any Supreme Council, Great General chapter or other Philosophical body that demands it.

This Academy will work without territorial or Obediential limits, without regulations respecting the absolute independence of each of its members. This Academy will remain open to any Sovereign Power, Independent Chapter, but also, in on a personal and individual level to any holder of
5°. Order of the Modern Rite, stating his desire to be part of it and possession documentary proof of their titles.

Victor Guerra. Section 107. 33300 Villaviciosa-Asturias (ES) Email: victor.guerra@gmail.com

The flow chart of UNIVERSAL MASONIC RITUAL UNION MODERN, is
as follows:
The President of the Union Universal Modern Rite Masonic, Jose Maria
Bonachi Batalla, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brazil, proceeded to make the following appointments:

Joaquim Villalta, V° Order, Grade 9, Secretary General

Alvaro Marcos, V° Order, Grade 9, Chief Legal and International Standards Academy of Modern Rite Order V°

Victor Guerra, V° Order, Grade 9, General Coordinator of the Academy of V° Modern Rite

Victor Guerra. Section 107. 33300 Villaviciosa-Asturias (ES) Email: victor.guerra@gmail.com

The Current Powers of the UMURM

•Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil (Supreme Council of the Modern Rite - Brazil)
•Gran Capítulo General del Gran Oriente de Colombia (Grand Chap. Gen. of the G.O. of Colombia)
•Sublime Consejo del Rito Moderno para el Ecuador (Sublime Council of the Modern Rite of Ecuador)
•Grand Chapter General of the Modern Rite for North America & the Caribbean

Note (*): Other Bodies Philosophical that approve the content and present it may submit requests for membership pending its ratification by their Respective Lodge Directors.

Victor Guerra. V° Order of Supreme Wisdom and member of Conselho do Rito Moderno do Brasil and the Gran  Capitulo General de España - Supreme Council Modern Rite for Spain.

UMURM Reorganization Redux

Desde el 1 de octubre de 2012 la Unión Masónica Universal del Rito Moderno se ha reorganizado en sus potencias rectoras, quedando la relación directiva siguiente:

Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil
Gran Capítulo General del Gran Oriente de Colombia
Sublime Consejo del Rito Moderno para el Ecuador
Grand Chapter General of the Modern Rite for North America and the Caribbean

De este modo quedan establecidas las relaciones y acciones masónicas constructivas que abarcan los Valles del Brasil, Colombia, Ecuador, USA, Cuba, México y España, entre otros.

Secretaría General


From the 1st of October, 2012 the UMURM has reorganized and its current structure is as follows:

The Supreme Council of the Modern Rite - Brazil
Grand Chapter General of the Grand Orient of Colombia
Sublime Council of the Modern Rite of Ecuador
Grand Chapter General of the Modern Rite for North America and the Caribbean

Thus the relationships and organizational structures are established for the Modern Rite Masonic Orients for Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, USA, Cuba, Mexico and Spain among others.

General Secretariat