Constitutional Authority

Article V, Section 7 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Maryland outlines the duties of the Grand Lecturer and Deputy Grand Lecturers.

  The Grand Lecturer and Deputy Grand Lecturers shall adhere to and disseminate the ritualistic work, forms and ceremonies of the Fraternity in accordance with the convention of 1843 as exemplified in and approved by Grand Lodge at it's August 1863 Communication.

The Grand Lecturer, Deputy Grand Lecturers and Committee of Ritualistic Work, under the direction of the Grand Master, shall establish as many Lodges of Instruction for proper instruction in the ritualistic work, forms and ceremonies of the fraternity as needed. They shall, upon request of any Lodge, furnish or cause to be furnished, such instruction as may be needed.

The Grand Lecturer shall submit a report of his activities as well as those of the Deputy Grand Lecturers and Committee on Ritualistic Work at each stated Communication of Grand Lodge."