Princes of Jerusalem (15th & 16th degrees)

PAUL MICHAEL BLANK, 33°, MSA
Sovereign Prince

A cordial invitation is extended to all Princes of Jerusalem to attend a meeting of the Auburn Council Princes of Jerusalem

6:00 PM – Candidate registration and social
6:30 PM – 15° Knight of the East
7:00 PM – 16° Prince of Jerusalem (dinner served as part of the degree)

The Council of Princes of Jerusalem confers the 15th and 16th degrees, known as the historical degrees. These two degrees explore the conflicts and politics in the rebuilding of the Temple of Solomon.

The name of this body refers to a character in the 16th degree who is conferred the title of Prince of Jerusalem.

15th Degree – Knight of the East
This degree teaches us to emulate Zerubbabel who, even when tempted, would not violate his obligations. Philosophy: Loyalty to conviction, fidelity to duty, and devotion to truth are the essences of integrity. Core Values: Integrity

16th Degree – Prince of Jerusalem
The court of King Darius contemplates what motivates man. Philosophy: We learn that devotion to truth surpasses secular motivations. Core Values: Reverence for God

Cast 15° Knight of the East

COURT OF CYRUS

• Cyrus, King of Persia – P. Michael Blank, 33°, MSA
• Sysina, Master of Cavalry – Michael R. Roy, 32°, MSA
• Zemira, Master of Entrances – Joseph M. Valiente, 32°
• Daniel, Grand Master of Palace – Ronald R. Bourque, 32°
• Abazar, GM of Ceremonies – David A. CoWallis, Jr., 32°
• Satrap – Timothy G. Turner, 32°, MSA
• Zerubbabel, Captive Jew – Benjamin J. Weisner, 32°, MSA
• Ratim, GM of Dispatches – Andy C. Bradeen, 32°, MSA
• Companion to Zerubbabel – Andy C. Bradeen, 32°, MSA
• King’s Guards – Steven E. Peterson, 32°, MSA

Cast 16° Prince of Jerusalem

TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM – HALL OF THE WEST

• Zerubbabel, Sovereign Prince – Benjamin J. Weisner, 32°, MSA
• Joshua, High Priest – Ryan W. Sherman, 32°
• Mordecai, Junior Warden – Steven C. Verrill, 32°
• Esdras, Secretary – Joseph L Valiente, 32°
• Seriah, Senior Warden – Paul D. Gardner, 32°
• Ananias, Treasurer – David Saphier, 32°

COURT OF DARIUS – HALL OF THE EAST

• Darius, King of Persia – Gregory W. Edwards, 32°, MSA
• Nehemiah, Master of Entrances – Michael R. Roy, 32°, MSA
• Artaban, Satrap of Assyria – David A. Walker, 33°
• Bartacus, Satrap of Media – David A. CoWallis, Jr., 32°
• Araspes – P. Michael Blank, 33°, MSA
• King’s Guard’s
  Timothy G. Turner, 32°, MSA
  Steven E. Peterson, 32°, MSA
• Master of Wardrobes – David K. Walton, 32°, MSA