The Royal Arch Purple, properly the Grand Royal Arch Purple Chapter of Ireland, [1] is an organisation related to Orangeism but not recognised by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland which recognises only two degrees, those of Orange and Plain Purple.

The Royal Arch Purple degree is operated within the Royal Arch Purple Chapter in Ireland, which is a separate organization to the Orange Order, although closely linked to both the Orange and the Black on the Loyal Orders ladder. It is actually sandwiched in-between the two.

Apr 11, 1998 · Royal Arch Purple Order. Probably the least known of the Loyal Orders, the Royal Arch Purple, like the Orange Institution and the Black, traces its origins back to the time of Battle Of the Diamond (1795) (Mundie, Cargo and Kilpatrick 1993,p.9).

However, it may interest you to learn that, far from being secretive, the Royal Arch Purple Chapter itself published a book outlining its origins and practices. This book is selectively quoted by Mr Malcomson in his work.

The Royal Arch Purple here, like Freemasonry, admits that this ladder is a mystical dualistic symbol, with both physical and spiritual meanings. In keeping with all secret societies they ultimately present the confused candidate with a counterfeit path of salvation.

The colour Purple refers to the Blue, Purple and Scarlet curtains around the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle (see Exodus 36 verse 8). The ritual was simplified in 1820 and now consists of a simple session of questions and answers. Emblems: King William, Crown, Bible . The Royal Arch Purple Chapter degree.

Royal Arch Purple Degree Loyal Orange Association. This ritual is used in the Loyal Orange Association of British America, 1926

Jun 17, 1999 · AN explosive new book published today reveals to the public for the first time the practices and bizarre initiation rites of the mysterious brotherhood, the Royal Arch Purple Order.

Forms of the royal arch purple mark, to be observed in private lodges of the loyal orange institution of British North America Bookreader Item Preview

Royal Arch Purple Degree and Masonic Initiation compared. In the unpublished draft to the ‘History of the Royal Arch Purple Order’ book, the Order explains how the Royal Arch Purple degree was developed from the “three pre-1800 degrees.” They also outline the general content of the degree and compare it to that of Freemasonry.