Masonic Secrets of the Scottish Rite Cathedral (Indianapolis,Indiana)
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- When I was a little boy, I knew my Grandpa was a Mason. But it was only later, as an adult, that I realized: he lived a life I knew nothing about. He knew many secrets, and had meetings in a structure that looked ancient, and perhaps, a little sinister. I wanted to trace his footsteps in Freemasonry, and understand a part of him, that I never knew.
This film explores the incredible beauty and Masonic symbolism, of the Scottish Rite Cathedral, located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It’s as much a study of architecture and symbols, as it is a connection to my Grandpa’s life story.
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Well done with the video as a 32nd degree Scottish rite mason myself what you've touched on trying to learn about your grandfather is just the beginning there's much more to learn
The bride ritual for the 33rd is not worth it. Jessie Czebotar explains in her affidavits.
@@citadelblu637 how would she know if any degree in any of the appendage bodies are worth getting unless she has received them at last check there's only a very very small amount of Masonic lodges allow women in the fraternity and even less on women being in the appendage bodies the Masonic aspect that is primarily for the women is the eastern star which they must be either be married to or the daughter of or a female family member of some sort to a Mason
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What a fantastic video. I journeyed to the Cathedral from Detroit in 2022, also to honor my grandfather. I also paid a visit to the Grand Lodge (across the street) and was able to get a copy of not only his Masonic record, but I found out HIS father was a Mason as well. Several months later, I found another generation of Masons in Indiana.
The trip to the Scottish Rite Cathedral was powerful for me; and seems it was for you, too. Perhaps one day, you’ll follow in his footsteps. I did, and I’ve never once regretted it.
- A fifth generation Mason
Such a . moving and beautiful depiction of the Scottish Rite and the Masonic Order. My Grandfather and my Dad were both members and they lived and loved the lessons of life learned in the temple, We all toured this beautiful Landmark in Indy and were forever touched by the solemn grace and historywithin these walls!
What an amazing video Rodger. Your grandfather was a remarkable man. This story was very personal to you so I appreciate you sharing it with all of us. The lodge itself is such a beautiful building. As always thanks for taking us on the adventure.
Over the last 6 weeks, I’ve been filming some of my favorite Indiana places: this is one of them. I’ve been blessed to be able to travel, have good equipment, and learn techniques from people that are smarter than I. It’s my pleasure to wrap it all together and share. 🙂
Amazing how you put all your videos together. Thank you for doing what you do.
My pleasure, and thank-you!
Fantastic video! So tastefully done... no assumptions, only facts. You did a great honor to your Grandfather. Many blessings to you!
Top quality as always Roger! We always appreciate your rock solid filming and sound. I'm sure Your Grandfather would have been so proud of you filming and preserving his part as a Mason. That building is nothing short of amazing! I love good architecture like that. It's always good to see your videos pop up in my feed.
Thank-you! Hope to get back to at least a video a week. I’ve been all over Indiana, the last few months, but got particularly lucky on sun, over the last 6 weeks.
When will you join too? 🙂
looks like something from the movies 'the shining' or 'eyes wide shut'...... its got that feeling
I went to a wedding reception in the Grand Ballroom about 20 years ago and the entire place is absolutely amazingly built!
My new favorite channel. You are very professional and informative. Thank you for all your work!
My pleasure!
My dad and his father were both Masons. There was a lot I didn't know about the Masonic lodge. I think my dental assisting graduation was at the Scottish Rite cathedral in 1974 and I think I went to a wedding there about fifteen years or so ago. It was a very large mysterious place to me also. Thanks for sharing
Im a 32° Scottish Rite Mason in Illinois. Thanks for making this. It was respectful to the craft. You should get in touch with your local lodge and follow in your Grandfather's footsteps. He would be immensely proud of you.
Roger, as a 32nd degree mason, I found your storytelling and depiction of Scottish Rite Freemasonry simply profundic. Thank you!
Bet the weight of the bells have meaning.
Thanks for sharing the secrets, fascinating.
This has always been a subject that I myself have admired. Free masons built some of the most exquisite buildings to date.
As a Freemason (and an Organist) I found your video moving and enlightening.
Thanks & Blessings 🙏✡️
Greetings and salutations from the state of California... I really enjoyed taking your grandfather's Masonic journey with you... Is my prayer that it encouraged you to to seek to follow that journey yourself.....peace and blessings
Very nice tribute to grandpa, I never understood the masons and often thought such secrecy creepy . It’s really hard to form an opinion . As usual another awesome video 🤗
I think our culture teaches us to distrust that which we don't understand.
We must remember, when the promise to 'keep the secrets' was founded, a man could be put to death for simply questioning the teachings of the church.
A man could be put to death for stating he thought the earth was round if the church said it was flat.
That's a pretty good reason to have a practice to NEVER discuss what is said inside the building with anyone that hasn't sworn an oath.
I'm not a mason so I can't pretend to know what's discussed in their group but my gut says these men wouldn't be advertising their membership with a ring or on their tombstones in the family plot if what they did or said would in any way bring dishonor to their family or their memory
Wow, this was excellent. I quite enjoyed it and found it informative, inspiring, and just overall well done. Thank you
Thank you 🫶
Great video Roger. Appreciate all the information.
Beautiful piece. I added this to my Playlist of nutty quack videos that I, for some reason, enjoy, and actually found it to be very well done. It sounds like your grandfather was a great man. I'm glad you were able to see some shades of truth about our noble institution.
Love this video, learned so much! I surely will make it a point to visit that beautiful building. I look forward to more great films concerning Southern Indiana!
My pleasure, Ken!
Blown away! This was incredible! There are only a couple of big brick buildings here in Cicero Indiana. At the only traffic light in town. But I noticed there are freemason symbols way up at the top of the old building. Love your videos! I haven't watched them all, but now I want to
I try to find the cool stuff! 🙂
Roger years back I read a book entitled " The Hiram Key" which was very informative, I believe you might find it interesting.
Great video! Thank you. It was a loving tribute to your grandfather and the secrets he held.
Thank-you, Alan! Simply an awe-inspiring building, from top to bottom, and one of the few places that remain, where I can go where Grandpa went.
Well presented huge mystery. Thanks
All I can think is Wow! Well done, said and executed. I will be experiencing that building for myself very soon. Thank you so much for the education that your efforts have given me and my family. 👍👍
My pleasure! It’s a beautiful building and worth seeing.
Love these video's. Reminds me of the wonderful years living in Jeffersonville and being married to a Hoosier from West Laffayette
Great video! I learned a lot. Thank you!
The blue glass is so beautiful.
Fantastic video. To Be One Ask One.
Truly a marvel of master craftsmanship.
Truly incredible structure, and worth a visit!
3 this month. Thank you for extra effort. Many of our country's founding fathers were members. Masons very influential on Joseph Smith and LDS as well.
My pleasure, Gerald! Hoping to crank-out at least one more this week. I’ve been on the road 6 weeks, have tons of footage! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger Cool beans, looking forward to content. Once again thank you!
My cousin got married there. And, my daughter's dance company did several dance recitals in the auditorium.
Beautiful place, indeed!
Excellent video. Next best thing to actually begin there. I am sure your grandfather would be proud and approve of this. Have you ever thought about following in his footsteps? It's a remarkable journey.
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Thank you so much for this tour! I've lived in Indianapolis all my life and never knew this glory
My pleasure, Jesse! Really an interesting tour! 🙂
Awesome job on this
Thank-you, Aaron!
Very nicely done.
If you join Freemasonry then Scottish Rite, you too can learn those secrets. And more. Sorry for your loss. Happy for your potential gain.
I find it interesting that your Grandfather was as far along within the Mason's as he was and that your grandmother wasn't a member of the Order of the Eastern Star or a Women's Auxiliary.
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Wow............ Fascinating.........If those walls could talk.............
Wow, great stuff, Roger! That cathedral is absolutely amazing. My grandfather has the Masonic symbol on his tombstone. He and my father both did masonry work, but both were gone before I was old enough to talk to them about these things. Thanks for another great production!
My pleasure, Ryan. I feel like I gained some closure, with this one.
Respect to Gleonard and to you, Roger from Seymour, Lodge #146.
Beautiful lodge
Wow, I haven't seen this in years! My Aunt always took me downtown indianapolis, before Christmas and we would take a tour. At that time all the department stores had beautiful Christmas windows...I've just dated myself 😅😮 I love all your videos as I grew up in Southern Indiana, my mom being from Bloomfield, Indiana. Thank You!
My pleasure, of course! Lots of interesting things to see and do in Indiana! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger How easy it is to take forgranted what is all around us. I'm getting the urge to take a few road trips after finding your channel. Thanks for reminding me how special my home state can be.
Glad to encourage travel, it helps everyone! Our folks took us on lots of Indiana road trips, and I’ve become a walking encyclopedia of Indiana! This channel is an attempt to revive good memories and encourage road trips for families, people that need a break, and those that want to remember. 🙂
This is probably my favorite video you've put out , to date !? I've always been interested in the story of the Freemasons . Had a chance to be in the apprentice program . (I lived outside of Marion Indiana at the time .) Was actually told i was a lock to get in ? My dad and step-mom were getting a divorce so , i had to move back to Madison with my mom . Lost contact with the neighbor that was trying to get me in and never heard anything else about it ? 🤷
The roses on the grave marker are symbolic of the Scottish Rite 18th degree and other Rosicrucian schools of thought. You will see the rose and cross all over the Scottish Rite symbolism.
Neat video
Thanks Edward!
The wood isn't carved. They save the sawdust and mix it with wood glue. Then they cast the "carvings" from molds stored in the cathedral itself. They can repair a damaged door in a few hours where it would take days even for a CNC to carve it. I like to make stuff so I talked to them about how the building was constructed to learn some of the secrets.
Seems like I remember hearing that on the tour, but there was so much to take in!
Very well done , ✝️
Excellent video! Thank you. That place was beautiful! Great story too. I have the Masonic encyclopedia. It said I'm not supposed to read it. It's secret. I want to read it now because i have found out alot of things about Mason's. I have my great uncle's watch fob too. It's gold an worth a pretty penny. It's round an all the sides open. Have a great day Roger.
Very interesting thank you for sharing!👍🏼😁🙏🕊🔥
Nice video. Will you please identify the music that is being played at minute marker 7:26. Thank you in advance.
It’s an Apple backing track called “Supernatural”.
This was really interesting ...
Great video as always..
Very nice vid. Been by the SRC a zillion times and always thought you had to know the handshake to gain access. My gramps was one of if not the greatest man ever. Fred was a man of few words. You mentioned a couple times your gramps had secrets he didn't talk about, that's what makes them secrets.
I was just telling someone, earlier, that the SRC main money makers were hosting events and serving lunch in their downstairs cafeteria. The latter completely died after the pandemic gained steam. You could always get a free tour, before that. Now, without a cafeteria business, tours are $10 per person.
I've heard stories that there are tunnels that lead in and out of that Cathedral. My three times great-grandfather it was an officer in the Civil War for the North has a giant marker on his gravestone of the Masonic symbol. Also my first real job when I got out of high school, I literally work for stonemasons for a period of 6 years is a hod carrier. That cathedral downtown is absolutely impressive. I would imagine they have a tunnel straight over to the Masonic headquarters not but a couple blocks over. Which itself seems to be an imposing structure. I think it would be interesting to be a part of that club
There’s a ton of tunnels underneath downtown Indianapolis. I knew a lady that once worked at Wishard, and had to take a body to the morgue. She got hopelessly lost in the tunnels with a dead person, ended up half across town!
I’ve been through the section below Riley Childrens Hospital and Indiana University School of Medicine, and also from the State Capital to the shopping area (used to be called Claypool Court). IUPUI also has tunnels, Marion County Jail too. There’s also the really old tunnel section, you enter below the farmers market. It’s called the catacombs and is pretty spooky from what people have told me.
I work down in the morgue when it was still Wishard with my uncle who did pipe insulation. They also used to do experiments on animals down there in that section as well. I saw an opening that was the main wet wall when I was down there it went all the way to the top. It was pretty spooky. Also I was born at Wishard in 1981. I haven't got to Traverse any of the tunnels but I had heard about a bunch of them. I'd say it's probably like that in every major city in the United States for the most part. I literally stood right outside the doors of that morgue but didn't get to go inside. Now I don't know if that area is even there anymore. That was probably a spooky time for that lady they got lost halfway across town with a dead body
@@AdventureswithRoger this has become one of my favorite channels and it really helps out that you interact in the comments with pertinent and informative information. Thank you very much
@@Mr._Infamous I’m your typical Southern Indiana Hoosier: talking is one of my favorite past times! 🙂
Wow. How neat. I grew up in Indiana too.
I found the knights of the Golden circle treasure location encoded in an old book. I live in Indiana and if you want to document the discovery lmk asap.
That was beautiful it also brought honor to grandfather and us as Masons thank you.
Truly one of the most amazing buildings I’ve ever toured!
Really enjoy your videos and your grandfather would’ve been a man to be very proud of and it’s never too late to join. All you have to do is ask.
This is a great video
Thank-you!
There is a closed lodge in Irvington Indiana "Indianapolis eastside" Its lodge # 666. It written on the top of the building.
When I was a young teenager, in the early eighties, I visited what I think was a Scottish Rite Cathedral in Terra Haute. But it was not anything like the one in Indy. I would assume there could be other smaller ones in Indiana cities. Have you visited the World War Memorial catty-corner from the Cathedral? It's quite a building, and museum, as well.
I noticed that it said 33 deg. on that document that you showed. I don't know for sure, but your Grandfather might have been a Shriner as well.
Have visited the World War Memorial several times, will eventually get to filming it. Hoping to catch some sunny days, and make an Indy highlight video! I grew up at Greenwood, have spent many days in downtown Indy, going to my favorite haunts. 🙂
Thank you
We have heard both good & bad about Masons. We don’t tend to like any type of secret organization. Beautiful building though. Interesting information
I had always thought that building was a church, but when I worked at a local TV station in the early 80's we video taped the 1st Int'l violin competition held at Scottish Rite & that's when I found out it's Masonic identity.
Without any bright colors or painted signs, it really blends in with the surrounding buildings. A true architectural masterpiece.
I bet our grandfathers sat in the same room at some point!
This is a great video! I have been fortunate enough to have visited this magnificent Cathedral many a times, and plan to come more often in the years to come.
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I lived near a Egyptian style temple in Miami,FL back in the late 1980s and rented out a room from the widow of a mason,we would hear loud pornographic sounds being blasted from a crackhouse across the street,what a time!
Nice.
You should go up to Michigan. Freemason capital of USA. To this day. A kid named Billy Strings from Michigan ( look him up) . The biggest thing in music and he has a big ol 33 tattooed on his arm . It's everywhere
Billy's latest single with Willie Nelson is incredibly fun.
Love your documentaries!
I received a month long suspension from a Facebook page you posted this on for commenting on someone else’s negative comment about the subject matter.
People with solid opinions, no matter how over the top, don’t change with our words, it’s a waste of time and energy. I’ve been a lot happier, letting people believe whatever they want to. 🙂
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True, but it’s hypocritical on the admins part to suspend me & remove my response to a negative comment on your post while leaving that persons comment up.
My wife is part Cherokee, and there’s no fight below her dignity: right’s right and wrong’s wrong, at any level. But me, I’ve learned that online battles are un-winnable and unfair, why fight an unfair battle that you cannot win? I block ridiculous people that have no human decency, or sense, and move on. 😀
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Agree, but the slanderous comments about the subject matter are still on the Facebook post for all to see.
I’ve always been a fan of the history and the architecture of the Free Masons. Went to the Masonic Theatre in Detroit for a band called “Sleep Token”, and I’ve never felt such an ominous feeling. Constantly delivering food to the temple here in Fort Wayne and I get a similar feeling. This is an amazing video Roger! I was really close to my grandpa, him and my grandma took care of me. So this video was just all around heart warming but mysterious at the same time. Loved it!
Some places definitely have presence. People have a wide range of sensitivity to these places, from feeling nothing at all, a sense that something is off, to getting succinct impressions. A friend of mine is an empath, picks up all kinds of things, from feeling the history, to getting contacted. That’s a gift I wouldn’t want.
I’m hoping to do another unusual place in early January, after I wrap up the current huge project.
@@AdventureswithRoger Man, it runs in the family on my moms side. Some family members stay at home because they feel to much when they go out.
My friends son and grand daughter have it, but will immediately walk out of a building, if they sense anything. They want no part of it. It’s a blessing or a curse.
I’ve taken my empath friend to places I felt were “off”, to get their impression. The strangest was a deserted park at Dana, Indiana. As soon as we got there, my friend got out of the car, looked around and said, “This is not a good place. Someone was killed here. My ears are ringing like crazy! We should leave.” Unknown to my friend, my ears were also ringing. We got out of there, and our ears rang for several hours afterward.
@@AdventureswithRoger very much so.
Our nan was manageress of our local Masonic Temple but wasn't even allowed in the building during meetings!
33 also represents the percentage of angels that fell.
I enjoyed the video Roger. My father and I are not Masons, but a few of my distant ancestors were. I am not a big fan of oath bound societies with secret rituals, but I was amazed at the architecture of the Scottish Rite temple. When doing genealogy I discovered that my 1st great grandfather Pierce -or an older cousin of his with the same first name- was both a Mason and an Oddfellow, and once represented the (no longer existent) West Baden Oddfellows at a statewide convention. Keep the videos coming.
I enjoy finding the hidden histories. Just when I think I’ve found them all, I haven’t!
Been there many times took the tour, played for dances, got chased out of area forbidden. lol Remember your dad talking about Masonic symbolism in the Old Testament. Your Grandpa must have divulged some knowledge to your dad. Nice vid, Rog.
No secrets are divulged.
Check the Masonic building in Bedford. I have been told it is empty of Masons. There were about 32,000 members of the Scottish Rite when I joined. Today, the number is 4,000. Sad
There are roses on his tombstone.
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Safely pass the Tengu, and become an Ilu, find him that sits in the encampment. One can skip the 33rd if one sees with sight. The secrets of Sumeria await the intelligent Ilu.
Hi Roger, how would someone reach out? I have a friend that wants to speak with you regarding a place you could explore and show on your videos. I’ve looked for an email to reach you.
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Aside from the obviously well done presentation you put together, I noticed that the length of this movie was 17:17. I'd love to know if that was planned or coincidence?
Not planned, but spooky coincidences happen
One of their secrets is the ball earth at the beginning of this video
I used to have a secret bookcase entrance and these look exactly like them 10:22. Maby there is more than meets the eye?? 👁
I never even thought of that until you mentioned it!
@@AdventureswithRoger It's also weird that there are not alot of baseboards in the building. Secret entrances mostly can't use bace boards.
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1100 seats divided by 33
🙃 33.3333333333333 Excellent!
Great observation!
How did they make sure that your grandmother was taken care of?
I heard of many odd situations over the years. Grandma went to town to pay a bill (I think it was a high winter electric bill), and a man in the office, a fellow Mason that knew Grandpa, said, “it’s been taken care of.” Her bill was stamped as paid. Grandma got many special deals on cars, furniture, and so on, from Grandpa’s Masonic brothers.
@@AdventureswithRoger That's really cool.
There's a rose, a crown, and is that a lotus flower????
There is a rose in the symbol. Didn't Henry VII get the wealth of the Knight's Templar? The War of the Roses ended when Henry VII was crowned. And the highest level of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry teaches Rosicrucianism, doesn't it?
Impresionante y espectacular
I had relatives that were masons and there was something called the Eastern Star for women. I do not know what rite they all were. This was in Montana. In Northwest Florida there are also masons and the temple for the Pensacola area use to rent out it temple for functions. Years ago one of the high schools tried to rent it out. They got turned down for a prom i think it was since they would not allow back students in. They use to hold gunshows there too.
But a white mason would help a black mason that was in distress such as broken down on the highway.
It used to be an important connection for politics and I believe that catholics could not join, but I am not sure about that.
The Catholic Church is fully against Masonic practices, and forbids their members to be part of it. On the flip side, the Catholics have “The Knights of Columbus” as their men’s fraternity.
You can know because he knew.