UMURM: now a legal U.S. non-profit

Finally we have received the legal papers from the United States Government confirming that the "Unión Masónica Universal del Rito Moderno, UMURM", is an official 501c3 non-profit legally registered with the United States Government. With this letter from the United States Government Internal Revenue Service stating we are a legal entity, we open our activities with the intent of strengthening research and academic development between our Members in relation to the Modern or French Rite in the European and American Continents.

We celebrate with a Triple Vivat!!!

Olga Vallejo Rueda, Vº Orden, Gr.·. 9
General Secretary of UMUMR

About the UMURM:

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.

http://ritomodernoacademia.blogspot.com.br/

UMURM on Facebook

Modern Rite Event in Mexico

The Modern or French Rite in Mexico

Between November 1^st and 4^th the Mixed Grand Lodge of the Equatorial Andes and the Sublime Council of the Modern Rite for Ecuador, members of the Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite - UMURM, in conjunction with the Joint Hermetic Grand Lodge "Valle Antequera," conducted several the Masonic activities in the City of Oaxaca, Mexico, among which stressed the Keynote on the Modern or French Rite, and the signing of a Treaty of Recognition and Friendship between the two Lodges, attended by the Mayor of the City as a ceremonial Witness of Honor . ·. Olga Vallejo Rueda.·., Ser. ·. Grand Master of GLMAE, and the Grand Orator, J. Villarta. ·., Attending the same event was the M. · . R. ·. Grand Master of the M. ·. R. ·. G. ·. L. ·. H. ·. Mixed "Valle de Antequera" Oswaldo Vill. ·. .

Concomitantly with these events, the occasion was used to Installation Sovereign. ·. Chapter. ·. Ometéotl No. 5, which counts among its members from the RR. ·. LL. ·. Maximilien Robespierre No. 11, and Or. ·. Oaxaca City, and Jano No. 12, of Or. ·. Orizaba, Veracruz, leaving in place a new Soverign. ·. Chapter of the Regular Modern Rite in the Republic of Mexico, and in turn several brothers & sisters were received in different orders of Wisdom. 

These days focusing on the French or Modern Rite were accompanied by a a tiled Interlogial 

Formation attended by the the following:

Venerable of the RR. ·. LL. ·. Lux Veritatis No. 3, of Or. ·. Terrassa, Barcelona, Maximilien Robespierre No. 11, of Or. ·. Oaxaca City and Janus No. 12, of Or. ·. Orizaba, Veracruz, chaired by Ser. ·. Grandmaster, where all types of questions relating to ritual practice, both symbolic and procedural were addressed.

Finally the Council of the Sublime Modern Rite for Ecuador signed a Treaty of Recognition and Friendship with the Supreme Council of SS. GG. II. GG. Independent of the AASR 33rd to the jurisdiction of the United States of Mexico, thus consolidating their fraternal and Masonic work with Sister Republic of Mexico ties. These events were covered by the print media and broadcast media interviews.

Notably, during the events, brotherly love was demonstrated by all, besides being deeply grateful for the hospitality of the people and our brothers and sisters in particular.

Fraternally,

Olga Vallejo Rueda.·., Vª Orden, Gr.·. 9

Sup.·. Com.·. del SCRME

Ser.·. G.·. M.·. de la GLMAE

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.

Presentation by José María Bonachi Batalla President of The Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite

THE UMURM AND MODERN RITE, 

AN INCONTESTABLE  REALITY.

Speaking today at this forum of The Roosevelt Center, about the Modern Rite I wish to discuss the Foundational Rite of Freemasonry born as an utopian ideal in 1717, intended to mark a new direction in the movement towards a "Center of Union“.

The indisputable fact is that the emergence of the first Grand Lodge in 1717 represents a major reversal with respect to Masonic Operational tradition, and it meant the establishment of a new ritualistic 'form' that eventually created a first order ritualistic compendium especially when this new product passes through the melting pot of France and ' les Lumières '.

It was when the "Modern Rite" became a real tool for analyzing the Masonic reality and present it in certain forms that approach it in a different and unique way, while moving away from religious and esoteric issues, to which it had been  associated during much of its Insular history.

So the 'Modern Rite in France underwent a distinct and diverse evolution throughout the second half of the eighteenth century, but despite these influences and different practices, it does not change its principal appearance as a space of individual development and collective interaction that was intended to be free of fanaticism and intolerance, being a place built solely of the love of all that represents humanity, respecting their particularities, but agreeing on the need of a progress among all to a moral, ethical and intellectual development of mankind by exercising the responsibility of the free use of reason .

The need for a primary ritual tool in an emerging obedience such as the GODF led the Modern Rite to constitute itself in a specific form that the Masonic world identifies as  the 'Régulateur du Maçon'.

Subsequent political, ideological and social forces derailed the development of this unifying ritual, so the "Régulateur” lost importance due to not responding to the urgent needs created through contact with other Rites. In this long journey of ups and downs, monarchists, rationalists, among others, our rite lost the nickname of "modern" to become permanently, at least on the mainland, the French Rite, and as an authentic reference to practice and understand Freemasonry and  Masonic works.

In other places, the Modern Rite remained faithful to the original project that those first Brothers of GODF so clearly perceived in 1786, to create a homogeneous pattern and ritual that eventually was confirmed as  the "Modern Rite" and whose ultimate expression was its presence and development within organizations such as the Supreme Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brazil, where it has been in full effect for nearly 200 years.

On the other hand the need of being guardians of the inheritance of the "moderns" deriving from a basic “Center of Union”, locates us today, after nearly 300 years, in a different position in relation to the key point of the Masonic arch in "Centre of Unity".

We are aware that this has never been achieved whether in 1717 or today, given the Masonic organizational structures that have evolved according to individual needs and potentials, creating significant approaches but also serious estrangements despite working under a ritual similarity called Modern Rite by some and by others French Rite, and even by some conceptual acrobats, the French Modern Rite .

In this context of disunity  among the individuals who were drawn to the Modern Rite, by several varied forms, those variations being products of distance and also of ignorance, some brothers, being aware of this weakness, and therefore believers in the need for creating a Centre of Unity, and of course, to take responsibility for what we stand for as Masons, were led in the year 2011 to create the Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite (UMURM).

This Organization powered by the Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brazil, Primary Philosophical Organization of The Modern Rite, which I had the honor to chair, laid the necessary foundations for the Universal Masonic Union of Modern Rite, born not as a body but quite the contrary , as an open entity and willing to unite with all interested Philosophical Organizations of the Modern Rite, initiatically regular, respecting their independence and individual peculiarities, promoting a range of dynamics between them that allow growth and build knowledge on ritual, ethical, philosophical, and social levels.

In a changing and turbulent world we are sure that the values associated with our most popular Tri-partate motto Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, are valid, and that they need to be developed within our Chapters and Philosophical Organizations and presented to the outside world individually and collectively displaying our own Masonic responsibility for the implementation of study, analysis, and reason.

A full involvement in accord with achieving a more just and egalitarian society and a sensitive love of neighbors, and confident that human beings will experience constant growth as a result of this being shared with individuals of like mind.

The Universal Masonic Union of The Modern Rite (UMURM) therefore is not intended as a macro structure that seeks confrontation with other exisitng organizations nor to impose to specific positions on the organizations that constitute its membership, but simply from its moral authority emanated from their constituents bodies, aims to build bridges between those practitioners of the Orders of Wisdom in goodwill for who wish it, and thus, its objectives were expressed at the time of its foundation as follows:

1. Disseminate and promote the practice and customs of the Modern Rite.

2. Encourage interaction and harmony among its members in order to practice a truly Universal Freemasonry.

3. Be a plural forum for dialogue and exchange towards creating a true Center of Union regardless of territorial, obediential or rituals individualities.

4. Facilitate rapprochement between the Modern Rite Philosophical Bodies through mutual recognition without any discrimination.

5. Develop a process and source of communication between their joint bodies.

It advocates a tacit recognition of the Organization, and tools that allow both ritual and procedural excellence, in historical, educational and social contexts, in a truly universal framework.

We are experiencing a strong growth in the interest of our Rite, historically the oldest despite its name which was given at a time of ritual dissent by its opponents.

This growth, evident everywhere, but especially throughout the Americas, must have been also highlighted by the strong increase of interest it is generating in Africa. It should not surprise us that the sustainability of our principles generates this positive expectation.

Never before has the perfect balance of the Modern Rite between Tradition and Modernity been more evident and especially in the implementation of its commitment to humanity that each of its member assumes in a full and enthusiastic manner.

Finally, I wish to note that the Universal Masonic Union of The Modern Rite will continue openly, working tirelessly in an inclusive project that seeks to disseminate, publicize and implement our Rite anywhere on the planet to assist in achieving better human beings and a better society involved and aware of all that we have contracted in this important task regarding the inheritance that has been given to us irrespective of religious or esoteric preferences.

The "Modern Rite" in all its diversity and guidance from its inherent secularism and Masonic Universal Union of Modern Rite wish to form part of this Centre of Unity that every Mason should want, and especially to those who are relatives, by fondness and requirement of the Masonic utopia which originated in 1717.

I have spoken.

Los Angeles, March 22, 2014 .

Presented by José María Bonachi Batalla

President of UMURM- Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite

The Rosicrucian Knight and The Modern Rite

The practice and conception of French or Modern Rite in Brazil stands out for its spirit of philosophical and progressive rational reform. That is why from the point of view of ritual, and with constant reflection on those values, the Brothers of the Grand Orient of Brazil, especially the Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno, have endeavored to disseminate information pedagogically and to show its relevance to our century. Under the banner of the new Masonry, that is, Freemasonry for the third millennium, the fruit of this Masonic vision appears in a book published some years ago by the "Supreme Conselho do Rito Moderno" and translated into Spanish by the Circulo de Estudios del Rito Frances "Roëttiers de Montaleau."This text  was approved and updated by the Supremo Conselho do Brazil.

The philosophical foundations inherent in this Rite, are notably distinct from other existing religious and even mystical visions, which are further contrasted in the High Grades or Orders of Wisdom. For this reason, an interesting introductory work on the grade of Knight Rosicrucian Order of Wisdom IV Modern Rite this excerpt from the writings of M. •. Il. •. H. •. Onias Antonio Neto, Honorary Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council of the Modern Rite, located in Brazil , (and now in Eternal East) is offered here, and we are forever deeply grateful for his Masonic and human example and his teachings.

It must be noted at the outset that the Rosicrucian Knight Grade has nothing to do with AMORC, or other Rosicrucians or forms of Rosicrucianism.

Among the first times we see this degree in Masonry is in the Rite of Heredom or Perfection in 1765 in France, formalized in the regulation of 1784 that will gradually become the basis for what would later be known as the Modern or French Rite. The Degree of Knight Rose Croix comes to crown symbolically, since our entry into the Masonry, the events and the initiation of grade 4, I First Order, citing the resumption of our steps in the Order, the subsequent destruction of the Temple, the loss of our ideals, the loss of the word until the rebuilding of the Temple, the search for the lost word and in the end reunion. The words we learn when we are initiated, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, now we are going to discover in their full and complete meaning. FREEDOM is the symbol of human thought. The body and the spirit is freed from all bonds. But is it sufficient that only man is to be free? Is it possible that freedom without balance will not lead to licentiousness or abuse by the strongest? Yes, so we will find the name of this balance in EQUALITY! We saw the progress we made to find meaning, the word imposed by Justice. Yet later we saw the need to unite the above words. Man does not impose justice to be charitable, but for the obligation to be fraternal. Then is found the third word, FRATERNITY.  In us as human beings, beings of a common origin, we have to consider all as Brothers, and such is the duty of solidarity. Not for compassion, humbling or exaltation, but for brotherly love.

We note other characteristic symbols of this degree, such as the Scientific Rose and Cross, which give their names to it.

What is its meaning?

The Rose is the symbol of discretion, purity, and of fire.
The Scientific Cruz, with equal arms, is a symbol of harmony, the result of the balance between opposites, and according to some authors, symbol of the crucible where flames the purifying fire (Rosa). In the Cross we see the initials of the Sacred Word of the degree.

What is its meaning?

Having researched all its possible meanings evident in the design of the Modern Rite, scientific and rational, we must accept the expression "Indefesso Nisu Repellamus ignorantiam", which translated means "With tireless effort we fight ignorance", which we always have a duty to uphold. We can however, conceivably interpret the above as "Igne Natura Renovatur Integra" which translated gives us "the whole of nature is renewed by fire", fire being already symbolized by the Rose.

With this interpretation we return to the Radiant Triangle which in the apprentice grade we interpret as "creation, destruction (by fire, whether physical or symbolic), and reconstruction," how nature works in its constant and eternal motion.

Any other interpretation that we present is only for investigation of religious or other rites. It should be mentioned once again that there is no religious connotation, whether Christian or of another religion, in the Rosicrucian Knight Degree in the Modern Rite, just as there is no Jewish connotation to be taken from the use of the Old Testament in earlier grades.

Another important Rosicrucian Knight Degree symbol is the pelican. Firstly you need to deconstruct the myth that the pelican rends its chest to feed her children with her own blood. What the bird is doing is pressing its crop with its beak to regurgitate food for her chicks. Nevertheless, demystifying the legend does not eliminate the symbolic value of the sacrifice that Masons should aim to practice to fulfill their obligations and promises, and to follow the ideals of the Sublime Order. In reaching the apex of symbolic and philosophical studies our commitments become more mature. The social edifice is crumbling.We must reconstruct it.

 Another item that deserves attention in our Rite is the interpretation of the sign of the Order or B.P. sign. The immobilization of arms should be interpreted as the absence of need for their use, and the spreading eagle wings formed by the hands,  represents the symbol of mental power.  The Mason who reaches the Grade of Rosicrucian Knight finds unnecessary physical work or exertion, since having maximized their mental powers, they are available to resolve problems universally.

Regarding the Sign of Recognition, made with the index, shows our concern and our grasp of the things of the Earth and the Universe. There are no limits imposed on the possibility of investigation in our search for truth. No dogmas to lead us, while we can investigate and discuss this degree from many approaches, we must pay attention not to stray from the fundamental principles of the Rite.

Joaquim Villalta, V ª Order · Gr. 9
Member of the Supreme Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brazil
Member of  Council of the Modern Sublime Rite for Ecuador
Member of the International Academy of the First Order V - UMURM
Member of the R:. Lodge of Research "Marquis de Gages" - GLMAE

Masonería del Tercer Milenio

Círculo de Estudios del Rito Francés "Roëttiers de Montaleau

Sublime Consejo del Rito Moderno para el Ecuador

Academia Internacional de la Vª Orden - UMURM

R:. Logia de Investigación "Marqués de Gages" - GLMAE

Discourse on the Modern Rite: José María Bonachi Batalla

Discourse on the Modern Rite by MஃIஃHஃ José María Bonachi Batalla, of the Grand Orient of Brazil, and the president of the UMURM (Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite). Brother Bonachi Batalla is the Past Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the Higher Orders of Wisdom of the Modern Rite, which is based in Brazil.

 Discurso del MஃIஃHஃ Bonachi Batalla, presidente de la Unión Masónica Universal del Rito Moderno (UMURM) y Past SGIG del Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil

Inauguration of Research Lodge Marqués de Gages!

With great joy and boundless enthusiasm, on November 22, 2013 (EV), was born a new Lodge under the Auspices of the Grand Lodge of Mixed Equatorial Andes and the Sublime Council of the Modern Rite for Ecuador, the R. ·. L. ·.  "Marquis de Gages" No. 9, with the grant of patent by the M. ·. Il. ·. S. ·. Olga V. ·., To work in Grades. ·. 1 (Apr. ·. Mas. ·.) To the 7th (IV Ord. ·., SPR +), also as a Sovereign Chapter of the Modern Rite or French.

The importance of the Marquis de Gages within the Order in general and of the Modern Rite in particular, as well as his outstanding performance and the Universalist spirit he displayed throughout his life, giving proof of this Easts Belgium, France, Holland, etc.., led the Brothers and Sisters, . ·. Members of the R. ·. Research Lodge. ·. , to take his name as identification of the unique  imprint of the R. ·. L. ·. and Brothers. ·., and Sisters. ·. who are part of it.

The purpose of this project, which will be chaired by M. · . V. ·. Alejandro. ·. G. ·. and which will have the invaluable support of both the M. ·. Il. ·. H. ·. Joaquim Villalta and the M. ·. Il. ·. Sr.. ·. Olga. · V.. ·. among others brothers and sisters, is masonic Study and deepening the Modern Rite and its various spheres of social projection and reflection, through monthly meetings, and even the resurrection to the practice of those obscure  rituals almost forgotten in a drawer, and share with the brothers and sisters not only in this Obedience in particular, but the entire Order in general, anyone who wants, through periodicals, the labors conducted by our R. ·. L. ·. and the conclusions we reach, always with humility and open to any kind of contribution, leading us all to a greater and better knowledge and understanding of our Rite.

We welcome, therefore, this Great Event it is for the whole Order, with Triple Battery and acclaim

Vivat, Vivat, Vivat SEMPER!

Joaquim Villalta, V ª Order · Gr. 9

Member of  Supreme Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brazil

Member of  Council of the Modern Sublime Rite for Ecuador

Member of the  International Academy of the First Order V  - UMURM

Member of the R:. Lodge of Research "Marquis de Gages" - SCRME

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.

A Brief History of the Modern Rite in Brazil

The Very Mighty and Sublime Grand Chapter  of the Modern Rite for Brazil (O Muito Poderoso e Sublime Grande Capítulo do Rito Moderno para o Brasil ) was founded by Manoel Joaquim Menezes, in 1842 under the title of The Grand Chapter of Blue Rites (O Grande Capítulo dos Ritos Azuis).  It was accepted and recognized as Grand Head of the Modern Rite in Brazil by the Grand Orient of Brazil.

On November 25. 1874, it chose to operate under the name of Grand Chapter of the Modern or French Rite (Grande Capítulo do Rito Moderno ou Francês). The designation of The Very Powerful and Sublime Modern Rite Grand Chapter for Brazil (O Muito Poderoso e Sublime Rite Modern Grande Capítulo para o Brasil )was adopted on March 9, 1953. On June 7, 1976 it was renamed The Supreme Council of the Modern Rite for Brazil (O Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno para o Brasil).

Finally, since 1992, the year of the 150th anniversary of its foundation, and by virtue of being the only existing Official Head of the Modern Rite for all grades practiced continuously throughout universal Freemasonry, it was renamed Supreme Council of the Modern Rite (O Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno). Remember that the Grand Chapitre Français received in 1989 a patent for the Orders of the French Rite from the hands of this Supreme Council of the Modern Rite, thus reaffirming its supremacy even in France.

The structure of the Modern Rite works with 7 Degree (3 symbolic and only 4 orders of wisdom until 1999. During that year using its unquestionable legitimacy it authorized the V° Order be restructured with two new Grades 8 and 9:

Order 5° - 8th Grade - Knight of the White and Black Eagle,  Philosophical Knight Kadosh, Inspector of the Rite.

Order 5° - 9th Grade - Knight of Wisdom - Grand Inspector of the Rite.

Previously in Portugal, these grades, under the names of Kadosh Perfect Initiate (Grade 8) and Grand Inspector (Grade 9) were worked in the Modern Rite.

Regardless, putting into practice the V° Order derived from those contemplated in the regulations of Grand Chapitre General de France in 1784 with respect to V° Order is varied depending on the various Bodies of Higher Modern Rite degrees today, but absolutely legitimate in application and use despite its formal diversity.

The first 3 degrees Symbolic Lodges meet in Lodges affiliated with the (in this case) the Grand Orient of Brazil.

The Philosophical Grades

Grades 4-7 (I to IV Order: Chosen, Elect Scottish Knight of the East, Knight Rose-Cross) gather in the designated Regional Sublime Chapters, Grade 8 (V Order) meets in the Great State Council Kadosh And Grade 9 (V Order) meets in the Supreme Council of the Modern Rite, which has national jurisdiction over all Philosophical Degrees.

The level of equivalence, in Brazil,  states that Grade 8 corresponds to the 30th Degree of the AASR and grade 9 is 33°.

Finally,  we strongly recommend an excellent book published by the Supreme Conseljo do Rito Moderno entitled: "The French or Modern Rite: Freemasonry for the Third Millennium".

This is a really exciting book that faithfully captures the experience of the Modern Rite in its pure form.

The Spanish edition is translated by the Circulo de Estudios del Rito Francés "Roëttiers of Montaleau" to whom the Modern Rite Supreme Council has generously given its authorization.

References and appreciation to the following authors for this material:

José Maria Bonachi Batalla
Antônio Onías Neto  (In the Grand East.)
Lourival Souza
Alcio de Alencar Antunes  (In the Grand East.)
José Castellani  (In the Grand East.)
Joaquim Villalta (whose writing was the source for this article)

Grande Conselho Kadosh del Rito Moderno. Rio de Janeiro:

http://www.kadosh-rm-rj.net.br/portal

Grande Oriente do Brasil:

http://www.gob.org.br/

UMURM:
http://unionmasonicauniversalritomoderno.blogspot.com/

La Respectable Lògia Lux Veritatis

La Respectable Lògia "Lux Veritatis" va ser fundada el 14 de desembre de 2007 amb la voluntat d’assolir i difondre els magnes fins i valors ètics, morals i socials que la nostra Ordre cerca i representa de forma plena i responsable. En el seu interior, aglutinem les nostres forces i energies per tal de materialitzar els principis maçònics, alhora extrapolables a la nostra societat civil dins dels seus objectius filantròpics, lliure d’ingerències polítiques de qualsevol tipologia i d’influències profanes en el nostre funcionament.Pretenem dur a terme els nostres Treballs amb rigor i solidesa, i mantenim fraternal contacte i relació amb d’altres estructures francmaçòniques internacionals amb qui compartim el desig d’Unió Universal de la nostra Ordre participant en la mateixa sinèrgia constructiva.

The Respectable Lodge "Lux Veritatis" was founded on 14 December 2007 with the aim of achieving the great and responsible goal of creating an ethical, moral and social order. Within our order this solidifies our efforts and energies to materialize our Masonic principles, while it also applies to our society at large in our philanthropic goals, free of political interference of any kind and within the secular influences on our organization. We intend to carry out our work with rigor and solidity, and maintain contact and fraternal relationship with all other international Masonic institutions with whom we share the desire of our Union of Universal Order and to be a constructive participant in the same synergy.

http://www.logialuxveritatis.org/

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 Presidential Announcement: Modern Rite

Friday, July 26, 2013 
PRESS RELEASE

José María Bonachi Batalla,  President of the Unión Masónica Universal del Rito Moderno (UMURM), according to the Board of Directors, has released the following announcement:

For those who see and hear:

1) That since October 1, 2012 the Sublime Council of the Modern Rite for France , is not associated with the UMURM, and although they were granted a Patent for the Rite of the institution, from the moment of the publication of this statement, this patent is completely nullified and therefore, is not in effect,  nor is it to be presented as valid to any sublime Council or against any Masonic power.                            
2)  Therefore, to avoid any possible confusion, we wish to clarify that the membership today (July 2013) belonging to the UMURM consists only of the following organizations:

• 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.




Representations by the  UMURM to other institutions or Masonic powers is vested in the President of the UMURM, Committees or brothers from the above mentioned members or those in whom such powers have been  delegated, in addition to organizational functions as Secretary General of the UMURM which rests on the Brother Joaquim Villalta , and the Director of the International Academy of V º Order Modern Rite Brother, Víctor García Guerra.    

Therefore, as a Masonic body legally constituted and registered (organization, symbols and logos) we seek to inform all those Masonic Bodies and Powers of  our current membership  for your knowledge and understanding.

COMUNICADO: UNIÓN MASÓNICA UNIVERSAL DEL RITO MODERNO

José María Bonachi Batalla, Presidente de la UNIÓN MASÓNICA UNIVERSAL DEL RITO MODERNO (UMURM), organización registrada con sede en Calfornía, Estados Unidos,  de acuerdo con la Cámara de Administración, ha acordado lo siguiente:

Para todos aquellos que vieren y entendieren:

1) Que desde el 1 de octubre de 2012 el Sublime Consejo del Rito Moderno para Francia, NO PERTENECE A LA UMURM, pese a que cuente con Patente de Rito de dicha institución y desde el instante de la publicación del presente comunicado, dicha Patente quedará totalmente anulada y por lo tanto, sin ningún efecto, sea para divulgación de dicho Sublime Consejo o frente a cualquier Potencia Masónica que sea presentada. 

2) Por tanto, para que no se produzcan confusiones, expresar que los miembros que a día de hoy (26 de Julio 2013) pertenecen a la UMURM son los siguientes:

· 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.

Que las representaciones de la UMURM ante otras instituciones o potencias masónicas recaen sobre el Presidente de la UMURM , o aquellas Cámaras o Hermanos en los que se delegue tal cualidad; amén de las funciones organizativas como Secretario General de la UMURM que recae en el Hermano Joaquim Villalta, y las funciones de Director de la Academia Internacional del Vº Orden del Rito Moderno que ejerce el Hermano Víctor Guerra García.

Por tanto, como cuerpo masónico legalmente constituido y registrado (organización, símbolos y logos) exponemos a todos aquellos Cuerpos y Potencias Masónicos nuestra actual composición lo que les informamos para su conocimiento y entendimiento.

Passing of Past Supreme Grand Inspector General Antonio Onias Neto of the Brazilian Modern Rite

It is with Deep regret that I have to announce the passing to the Eternal East of M.·.  I.·.  H.·. Antonio Onias Neto former Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brazil, a figure of universal Freemasonry, a unique and irreplaceable   example of incessant work and fraternal attitude.

His open and positive attitude clearly demonstrated the Modernity and Tradition in the Modern Rite and bore fruit in his extensive experience and work.

Along with M.·. I.·.  Bonachi Batalla he was one of the architects enabling the development of the Barcelona Charter and the Universal Masonic Union of the Modern Rite (UMURM), instilling courage and determination, as well as an example of what should represent the Modern Rite for the rest of the Brethren as well as in our society.

We want to convey to the Supreme Council of the Modern Rite - Brazil and the Grand Orient of Brazil, our deepest condolences and will present you with individual duel batteries in our Chapters and Sovereign Supreme Councils of East and West Valleys.

Honor to his memory!

                                   ஃ  ஃ  ஃ

Com profundo pesar que tenho de anunciar a passagem para o Eterno Oriente  de M.·.  I.·.  H.·.  Antonio Onias, o ex-Soberano Grande Inspetor Geral do Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil, uma figura da Maçonaria universal como exemplo único e irrepetível do trabalho incessante e atitude fraternal.

Sua aberta e positiva visto claramente que a atitude de modernidade e tradição no fruto Rito Moderno, além de sua vasta experiência e trabalho.

Junto com o irmão Bonachi Batalha foi um dos arquitetos que permitir a Carta de Barcelona e da Universal Maçônica União Rito Moderno, infundindo coragem e determinação, bem como um exemplo do que deve representar o Rito Moderno para o resto da Irmãos bem e em nossa sociedade.

Queremos transmitir ao Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil e do Grande Oriente do Brasil, nossas mais profundas condolências e irá apresentá-lo com baterias duelo individuais em nossos Capítulos e soberano de todos os Supremos Conselhos de Vales Leste e Oeste.

Honra à sua memória!

                                   ஃ  ஃ  ஃ

Con Profundo pesar tengo que comunicaros el pase al Oriente Eterno del M.·.  I.·. H.·. Antonio Onías, Ex Soberano Gran Inspector General del Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil, figura de la francmasonería universal única e irrepetible como ejemplo de trabajo incesante y actitud fraterna.

Su carácter abierto y positivo deja ver claramente esa actitud de Modernidad y Tradición en el Rito Moderno fruto además de su extensa experiencia y labor.

Junto al Hermano Bonachi Batalla fue uno de los artífices de hacer posible la Carta de Barcelona y la Unión Masónica Universal del Rito Moderno, infundiendo ánimo y determinación, así como ejemplo de lo que el Rito Moderno debe representar para el resto de Hermanos/as así como en nuestra sociedad en general.

Queremos transmitir al Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil y al Grande Oriente do Brasil, nuestro más sentido pésame, así como que le tendremos presente con sendas baterías de duelo en nuestros Soberanos Capítulos y Supremos Consejos de todos los Valles de Oriente y Occidente.

¡¡¡Honor a su memoria!!!


Gracias a Joaquim Villalta, Vª Orden, Gr.·. 9

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

Elections at the Supreme Council for the Modern Rite - Brazil

The Supreme Council of the Modern Rite for Brazil announces the results of its recent elections.

Last April 26, was elected the new Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council of the Modern Rite - Brazil, The High Dignity went to the Very Illustrious Brother M. F. Pasquale, who will continue the excellent work so far done by his predecessor, the Most Illustrious Brother José María Bonachi Batalla.

Congratulations on behalf of all members of the UMURM Powers to SCRM Brasil, Primate of the Modern Rite, convinced that it will continue with the great effort of spreading the principles of our Rite and Order , a labor tending to a real Masonic Universality able to provide answers and examples to societies in need of our values  in all areas.


General Secretariat
UMURM


Eleições na SCRM - Brasil

Em abril passado 26 foi eleito o novo Soberano Grande Inspetor Geral do Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil, alta dignidade, que foi para o irmão Muito Ilustre M. F. Pasquale, que vai continuar o excelente trabalho até agora feito pelo seu antecessor, o irmão mais Ilustre José María Bonachi Batalha.

Parabéns em nome de todos os membros dos Poderes UMURM para SCRM Brasil, Primaz do Rito Moderno, convencido de que ele vai continuar com o grande esforço para difundir os princípios do nosso rito e da Ordem em um trabalho que tende a uma universalidade verdadeira maçônica capaz de fornecer respostas e exemplos para as sociedades que necessitam de nossos valores em todas as áreas.

Secretaria-Geral
UMURM



Elecciones en el SCRM - Brasil

El pasado 26 de Abril fue elegido el nuevo Soberano Gran Inspector General del Supremo Conselho do Rito Moderno - Brasil, Alta Dignidad que recayó en el Muy Ilustre Hermano M.F.Pasquale, que proseguir·el excelente Trabajo hasta ahora realizado por su predecesor, el Muy Ilustre Hermano José María Bonachi Batalla.

Queremos felicitar en nombre de todas las Potencias integrantes de la UMURM al SCRM del Brasil, Primada del Rito Moderno, con el convencimiento que seguir· con el magnífico empeño de difundir los principios de nuestro Rito y de la Orden en un trabajo tendente a una verdadera Universalidad masónica capaz de dar respuestas y ejemplo a unas sociedades necesitadas de nuestros valores en todos sus ·ámbitos.


Secretaría General
UMURM

Book Presentation & Conference on the Modern Rite

Book Presentation:

"En oro y azur" (In gold and azure) by Joaquim Villalta Mata.

"El Régulateur du Maçon 1º, 2º, 3º y Trabajos de Banquete" (The Masonic Regulator 1-3 and Banquet Lodge) by Victor Guerra and Joaquim Villalta Mata.

Lecture: 

"The History of the Modern Rite in Masonry"
Speakers: Victor Guerra and Joaquim Villalta Mata
Presentation: Ernesto Nicolás Liendo.




Organizers: 

Centre d'Estudis Històrics i Maçonològics Lux Veritatis


Location:

Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 18 hours
Biblioteca Central de Terrassa
Passeig de les Lletres, 1,
Barcelona, Catalunya

Gracias a Victor Guerra
Gràcies a Joaquim Villalta Mata

Lisbon & Barcelona — The Modern Rite

Lisbon-Barcelona (Modern French Rite) ADDENDUM
Revista. Riot Francés


When the French Rite magazine was first visualized a year ago, and eventually offered for download, there was a major issue that Victor Guerra spoke of in his announcement post that accompanied the magazine, but it was not referenced in the magazine.  The subject in question concerns the two announcements that were issued with respect to the Modern French Rite by Lisbon and Barcelona.

                     Kadosh Degree            Addendum to Magazine                     

Click on link below each journal to download them in PDF

The first, published in Lisbon is linked to the General Grand Chapter of GODF French Rite, and the other was born as an answer to that effort and led to the Unión Masónico Universal Rito Moderno (UMURM) and relates to the Modern Rite in Barcelona.

Arguably the first intended to be "Union Center", and the second is intended to be "Unity Center", which may appear synonymous, but isn't because the first part reflects an Andolusian heritage which is tied to the hegemony of GODF Freemasonry, and the other is the daughter of the projected balance "Régulateur du Maçon."

These two famous Charters: Lisbon and Barcelona marked two milestones, and two ways of equidistance, and which were the reason why for the No. 1 magazine French Ritewas led off by  Brother William Fuchslocher, one of the first to have studied and worked on the French Rite in Spanish.

From this distant perspective I ordered analytical work on these letters and full freedom once I had published several articles published low these titles: Live the Caenas and also: Analysis of the Charter of the French Rite, signed in Lisbon.

The analysis of these two works is delivered today as an addendum, after almost one year in the making.

These articles can be reached by the links below:

Unión Masónica Universal Rito Moderno

Academia Internacional del V° Orden del Rito Moderno


Gracias a Victor Guerra

A New Blog Dedicated to the Work of a Single Masonic Scholar

Today, the Spanish Masonic Scholar Victor Guerra has created a new Masonic Blog dedicated to exploring the work of his colleague and friend, the late Charles Porset.

This is unique not only because of the personal nature of the endeavor, but also because Charles Porset was a prolific if under-recognized scholar on the French Rite. I am providing a translation of the first post, followed by a link to the original.  My interest is multifaceted. To begin with, the blog is written by a scholar I am pleased to call a friend and colleague, as well as a brother. Beyond that, I believe that we in North America are woefully unaware of the depth and quality of modern scholarship that exists in languages other than English. As long as we remain benighted, we will be the poorer for our provincialism and ignorance. It is well worth the effort, and most North American masons will be amazed by the volume of his work.



FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012

Who ... and why Charles Porset?

Picture taken in Bordeaux

Actually of some individuals related to Freemasonry, little is known, information about them is sparse and one of the most significant of these Brothers is Charles Porset, although personally I think in this case we know little of Porset's curriculum is because most likely nobody asked it of him, since it has never isolated what was Masonic from what was secular.

We know he was born in Bordeaux in 1944, and that of his family was Spanish, with origins in Granada and the Basque country, talking to him about this issue we conclude that perhaps the Porset, were part of those groups of skilled workers who went to Spain attracted by the good opportunities there for the XIX century, for technicians and skilled workers in glass, crockery, etc ... A few months ago we left him in his path to the Eternal East.

Of Charles Porset I can say that he was also founder of the Leonard de Vinci Lodge , located on Rue Cadet, headquarters of the Grand Orient of France . He was the first Venerable of the Lodge, its Honorary Venerable ... and his stature in Freemasonry Masonic was related to his reading of the book by Fred Zeller "Trois Points, c'est tout "   which was published in  Éditions Robert Laffont   in 1976, at that time Porset was 32.

At certain times of my life I have had an intense Masonic contact with him, but those relationships were a little like the Guadiana river, reappearing and disappearing rapidly.. I knew him to be a new Apprentice back in 1988 in Segovia ... and urged him to give me the keys to enter bag and baggage into the GODF, when we already had one foot out the GLSE .. then I went stumbling in various places .... when death stalked him he became very present, sending all kinds of files, jokes, music, and classical ppt, on multiple topics.

Victor Guerra

Today this new platform is opened to recover the memory of a Brother Mason, combative as he alone could be, caustic and very voltairesque, which in French Masonry was well known as it was among academics, but largely unknown in other territories such as Spain, This work seeks to publicize his work and thought, a rationalist Masonic thought, free from clichés and perks, which stripped the Masons to take her to the first moments of the birth of this modern, simple Masonic practice which is very common sensical, and therefore distant from the structures that today imprison much of the Masonic world.


This attempt to make Charles Porset familiar to the public, will surely not be liked in certain circles, where it will be viewed as a theft of his memory. That is a matter far from the intentions of the editor who simply desires to raise awareness of the work of Charles Porset. This is difficult and complex work  which attempts to compile and document the work of the General Grand Chapter of GODF and work of his widow, Jeanne Pagiusco. Work to Think!

 That is the intention in creating these pages on the work of an important thinker like Charles Porset.


Victor  Guerra


http://charlesporset.blogspot.com.es/2012/10/quien-y-porque-charles-porset.html