Mission Statement
The mission of Shabaka Sovereign Sanctuary is to impart knowledge on symbolic and spiritual matters while being intrinsically aligned with the principles of tolerance and liberty. It endeavors to guide individuals on an initiatory quest that is anchored in a spiritual and deistic worldview. This mission includes a dedicated commitment to the preservation and transmission of philosophical reflections on the symbols of Ancient Egypt, as well as the Hermetic, Gnostic, Kabbalistic, Templar, and Rosicrucian traditions, all of which have significantly influenced Western civilization. Through this comprehensive approach, the sanctuary aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of these profound and historic spiritual currents.
Preamble
“Man, thou hast two ears to hear the same sound, two eyes to perceive the same object, to hands to execute the same act. So, the Masonic Science, the Science par excellence, is esoteric and exoteric. Esotericism constitutes the Thought, Esotericism constitutes the Power. Esotericism learns, teaches and gives; sotericism is neither learned, taught nor given,it comes from on High.
History
By name and structure, The Ancient & Primitive Rite of Memphis-Misraim is a combination of three Egyptian Rites: 1. the Primitive Rites of Paris, France (1721) and Philadelphes of Narbonne, France (1779), 2. the Rite of Misraim in Venice, Italy (1788) and 3. the Rite of Memphis of Montauban, France (1815). The three repsrective Rites were joined together and became one in the year 1881 by Grand Master Giuseppe Girabaldi.
The Sovereign Sanctuary is specific to the Rite of Memphis-Misraim and is the title for the governing body of the Rite and members up to the 95th Degree, which is headed by the Most Illustrious Sovereign Grand Conservator General. Those who have the 96th Degree or higher are goverened by the Grand Aeropagus, which is headed by the Most Illustrious Grand Heirophant General
Officers
Sovereign Grand Conservator General
Sublime Grand Administrator General
Grand Chancellor General
Grand Expert General
Grand Secretary General
Grand Secretary General
Grand Representative General
Grand Inspector General
Grand Examiner General
Grand Keeper of the Golden Book
Grand Master of Ceremonies
Grand Keeper of the Sanctuary
Most Illustrious Otis Saulsberry, 33°/96°
Right Illustrious Brian K. Jasper
Right Illustrious Malachi Dean
Right Illustrious Brian K. Williams
Right Illustrious Darren Gregory
Right Illustrious Vernon Sparkmon
Right Illustrious Lamont Samuels
Right Illustrious Brian Johnson
Right Illustrious John Newson
Right Illustrious Travis Carter
Right Illustrious Mark Mack
Right Illustrious Anthony Captain
Contact
TBD