Fraternitas Rosae Crucis
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Fraternitas Rosae Crucis (Fraternity of the Rosy Cross or FRC) is a Rosicrucian fraternal organization founded by Paschal Beverly Randolph
in 1858, and is the oldest Rosicrucian Order in the US
. They also operate Beverly Hall corporation and the Clymer Health Center in nearby Quakertown, Pennsylvania
.
It claims to be the "authentic Rosicrucian Fraternity that was first instituted in Germany
in 1614".
and in 1874, reestablished in San Francisco. In 1875 they finally settled in Philadelphia.
While Clymer headed the order, the FRC established itself at Beverly Hall, in Quakertown, Pa.
Paschal Beverly Randolph
Randolph also edited the Leader and the Messenger of Light between 1852 to 1861 and wrote for the Journal of Progress and Spiritual Telegraph .2 as anonymous.3 under the pseudonym "Count de St. Leon".- References :...
in 1858, and is the oldest Rosicrucian Order in the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. They also operate Beverly Hall corporation and the Clymer Health Center in nearby Quakertown, Pennsylvania
Quakertown, Pennsylvania
Quakertown is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 8,979. The borough is south of Bethlehem and north of Philadelphia, making Quakertown a border town of both the Delaware Valley and Lehigh Valley metropolitan areas...
.
It claims to be the "authentic Rosicrucian Fraternity that was first instituted in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 1614".
History
The FRC's first lodge was established in San Francisco in 1861, and closed soon after. In 1871 they established another lodge in BostonBoston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
and in 1874, reestablished in San Francisco. In 1875 they finally settled in Philadelphia.
While Clymer headed the order, the FRC established itself at Beverly Hall, in Quakertown, Pa.
Supreme Grand Masters
- Paschal Beverly RandolphPaschal Beverly RandolphRandolph also edited the Leader and the Messenger of Light between 1852 to 1861 and wrote for the Journal of Progress and Spiritual Telegraph .2 as anonymous.3 under the pseudonym "Count de St. Leon".- References :...
(1858–1875) - Freeman B. Dowd (1875–1907)
- Edward H. Brown (1907–1922)
- R. Swinburne ClymerR. Swinburne ClymerReuben Swinburne Clymer was an American Rosicrucian. He succeeded Edward H. Brown as Supreme Grand Master of Fraternitas Rosae Crucis in 1922, and served until his death, when he was succeeded by his son Emerson Myron Clymer. He had reached the rank of Grand Master in 1905.The succession from...
(1922–1966) - Emerson Myron Clymer (1966–1983)
- Gerald E. Poesnecker (1983–2003)
- William Kracht (2003–Present)