The two Historical Degrees conferred in a Council of Princes of Jerusalem cover the period from 538 to B.C. 516. They deal with persons and events connected with the end of the Babylonian Captivity of Israel, the return of some of the captives of Jerusalem, and the rebuilding of the Temple.
In the 15th Degree, KNIGHT OF THE EAST OR SWORD, Zerubbabel, a Jewish captive, wins the favor of King Cyrus and the release of the Jews from captivity. Years later, in the 16th Degree, PRINCE OF JERUSALEM, Zerubbabel returns to Babylon to plead with King Darius for military protection against the enemies of Israel and for more generous assistance in the rebuilding of the Temple. His skill in debate and his courage and integrity inspire Darius to grant his petitions. These degrees teach loyalty to conviction in the face of temptation, fidelity to duty in spite of hardships, and a devotion to Truth which is mighty above all things and which ultimately must prevail in the councils of mankind.
Officers - 2023-2024
| Position | Member Name | Spouse | Primary Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Prince | Eric M. Kletrovetz | Mandy | Sparrow #400 |
| High Priest | Christopher S. Greise | Arts & Sciences #792 | |
| Senior Warden | Keven R. Clouse | Dawn | Linden #637 |
| Junior Warden | Eric M Longstreth | Candace | Hiram #18 |
| Master of Ceremonies | Steven E. Lowe | Pataskala Lodge #404 | |
| Hospitaler | Erik M. Kruger | Blendon Lodge #339 | |
| Master of Entrances | Mike Threloff | Blendon Lodge #339 |
Past Sovereign Princes
| Member Name | Spouse | Years Served |
|---|---|---|
| * Grandville A. Frambes | 1878 to 1884 | |
| * Ill. Ralph R. Rickly | 1884 to 1887 | |
| * John C. Fennimore | 1887 to 1897 | |
| * Ill. Ralph R. Rickly | 1897 to 1906 | |
| * Ill. Florius F. Lawrence | 1906 to 1914 | |
| * Ill. George L. Behrens, Sr. | 1914 to 1942 | |
| * Ill. Cecil J. Randall | 1942 to 1949 | |
| * Ill. Roy L. Wildermuth, Sr. | 1949 to 1953 | |
| * Ill. John H. Pace | 1953 to 1956 | |
| * Ill. Andrew J. White, Jr. | 1956 to 1959 | |
| * Ill. W. Raymond Speer | 1959 to 1962 | |
| * Ill. W. Rex Davis | 1962 to 1964 | |
| * Ill. Carroll H. Vance | 1964 to 1967 | |
| * Ill. Earnest H. Sellers | 1967 to 1968 | |
| * Ill. Wayne J. Graf | 1968 to 1971 | |
| * Ill. Thomas B. Runyan | Justine | 1971 to 1974 |
| * Ill. Donald A. Noe | Joanie | 1974 to 1977 |
| * Ill. W. Ansel Z. Estell | Kathryn | 1977 to 1980 |
| * Ill. John G. Horn | Joan | 1980 to 1983 |
| * Ill. Richard B. Metcalf | 1983 to 1985 | |
| * Ill. Jerry C. Rasor | 1985 to 1987 | |
| * Ill. C. Howard Johnson | 1987 to 1989 | |
| Ill. Jim S. Deyo | Margie | 1989 to 1991 |
| * Ill. Richard D. Frasher | Gayle | 1991 to 1993 |
| Ill. Richard J. Bull | Ruth Ann | 1993 to 1995 |
| Ill. Tony Bachman | Nancy | 1995 to 1997 |
| * Ill. Paul G. Lydens | Viva | 1997 to 1999 |
| * Ill. George W. Stevens | Suzy | 1999 to 2001 |
| Ill. W. Gary Parks | Betty | 2001 to 2003 |
| * Ill. Lyn E. Marsh | 2003 to 2005 | |
| Ill. Ronald H. Leonard | Elaine | 2005 to 2007 |
| Ill. Glenn B. Redick | Mindy | 2007 to 2009 |
| Ill. David J. Kern | Robyn | 2009 to 2011 |
| Ill. Timothy Ward | Chrissy | 2011 to 2013 |
| * Ill. Chad E. Simpson | Bridget | 2013 to 2015 |
| Ill. Brian E. Kelly | Sharon | 2015 to 2017 |
| Ill. Stephen L. Moore | Terry | 2017 to 2019 |
| Ill. Clifford E. Nicol | 2019 to 2021 | |
| Timothy C. Adams | 2021 to 2023 |
* Indicates Deceased
