Provincial Stewards on Tour
Following the Annual Provincial Meeting in May this year two newly appointed Provincial Grand Stewards wasted no time in visiting ancient and interesting…
Scottish Rite
Freemasons in China: the Portuguese link – W Bro A.M.A. Gonçalves
The emerging of freemasonry in China in the 18th century has been reported a British invention, coming from the historical conflict, the Opium War, that involve Great Britain and China in a dispute about the trading routes in the Eastern Chinese coast and commerce of the narcotic product among the Chinese population.
Freemason and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Considered by many to be one of the quintessential American leaders of the 20th century, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who quickly became known as FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States of America. His leadership, guidance, and solutions to national issues made him a central figure in world politics for some of the most defining moments, both nationally and internationally, in recent memory
THE SCOTTISH AND IRISH REGIMENTS AT ST-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE : Masonic myth or reality? Conclusion
The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland19 July at 10:41 ·
The Blazing Star
there has been very little agreement among our scholars either as to its (the letter ‘G’) origin or to its meaning. Usually, we can hit upon the manner in which a symbol was introduced into the Ritual by studying the records of the early eighteenth century in England, at which time and place the Ritual was cast in its modern form, but such a study cannot help us here because the eighteenth century Masons were themselves confused about the matter
Masonic Window in Seattle – The Pillar of Beauty: Art in Freemasonry
This impressive window measures 8 ft. x 6 ft. and was built in 3 sections. The window resides in the Seattle Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Seattle, Washington. The eye, eagle, sword, and banner, all painted by master artist Raphael Schnepf
William Mark Sexson was an Freemason, American clergyman and youth leader.
Sexson was born on July 8th, 1877 in Arnica, Missouri. By the age of 17 he had become an ordained minister.
First International Meeting of European Masonic Lodges in Toulon in May 2017
Two plenary presentations and ninteen round table sessions will allow a well rounded development of the theme. Each will be chaired by a different lodge of research. The topics of each conference and round table will be published subsequently. A participation fee will be asked for the plenaries and panels.
New Editor of The Journal of the Masonic Society
Mark Master Masons of London minibus appeal has been so successfull that it has supplied 6 mini buses for RMBI Homes.
The orders and degrees of the masonic family
Over the years, there have been published several charts or plans of the degrees and orders of Freemasonry. Masonic editions of the Bible, presented to newly raised members, often include such a chart.