French Rite "Groussier" (GODF)

The French Rite, born in 1785, has undergone several revisions. The "Gérard" version of 1922 had largely stripped the ritual of its symbols, resulting in an impoverished initiation. Faced with this drift, Arthur GroussierGrand Master of the GODF from 1925 to 1940, launched an in-depth reform.

Between 1938 and 1955, a collective effort resulted in a revision that restored the rite's symbolic richness while preserving its clarity. This version, now known as the Rite Français Groussierhas become the official reference for the Grand Orient de France and remains the most widely used to this day.

The Groussier French Rite is distinguished by :

✔ Faithful to the sources of 1785 return of elemental purification, chain of union and richer symbolism.

✔ A decor-specific shade The turquoise blue, recognizable at first glance, distinguishes it from the sky-blue of the Rite Français Traditionnel or the Rite Français Moderne Rétabli.

✔ A humanist orientation Faithful to the secular and progressive spirit of the GODF, it values freedom of conscience.

✔ Wide distribution French Rite: massively adopted, it is now the most widely practiced form of the French Rite in France.

Decorations for apprentices and journeymen

Apprentices and journeymen wear a simple white apron and white gloves. The bib, raised for the apprentice and lowered for the journeyman, symbolizes the initiation process.

Decors for Masters

The Master deck is lined with turquoise blue ribbonthe distinctive symbol of Groussier. Several variations exist:

✔ Letters M B with Square and Compass on the flap.

✔ Three turquoise rosettes arranged in a triangle.

✔ Lakes of Love and Flaming Star.

The black lining, printed with a funereal motif in white, recalls the funereal and meditative dimension of the Maîtrise.

The Master also wears a turquoise blue cordThese are finished with a red rosette and sometimes embellished with embroidery (Square and Compass, Flaming Star, letters M B).

Decorations for Officers

The officers of the Rite Français Groussier are distinguished by their turquoise necklaceembroidered with the emblem corresponding to their position (Speaker, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.).

Sets for Vénérable Maître

The Venerable wears a turquoise necklace adorned with a delta radiating with the letter G. Its apron may be identical to that of the Masters, but a variant exists with three inverted Taus arranged in a triangle, a custom borrowed from certain Anglo-Saxon traditions.

✔ Traditional Sky blue, strong loyalty to the 1785 ritual, a desire to return to our roots.

✔ Modern Restored Also sky-blue, a contemporary reinterpretation of ancient rituals.

✔ Groussier turquoise blue, the official version of the GODF, a synthesis of tradition and modernity.

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By choosing Nos Colonnes for your Rite Français Groussier decorations, you benefit from :

✔ Authenticity Compliance with GODF regulations.

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✔ Variety aprons, cords, long necklaces, jewelry available in several variations.

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