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Masonic initiation rites include the reenactment of a scene set on the Temple Mount while it was under construction. Every Masonic lodge, therefore, is symbolically the Temple for the duration of the degree and possesses ritual objects representing the architecture of the Temple. These may either be built into the hall or be portable.
For a system of Masonic degrees to be named rite, it must encompass the first three blue lodge craft degrees, either as degrees within the rite or as a prerequisite for joining the rite. In essence, a Masonic rite occupies a central position in the trajectory of a Mason's journey, serving as the vehicle through which Masonic teachings and ...
Goose and Gridiron tavern, where the United Grand Lodge of England was founded in 1717. In the early years of Freemasonry, from the 17th through the 18th centuries, it was most common for Masonic Lodges to form their Masonic Temples either in private homes or in the private rooms of public taverns or halls which could be regularly rented out for Masonic purposes.
The Knight Kadosh is a Freemasonic degree or ceremony of initiation performed by a number of Supreme Councils of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.It is the 30th Degree of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite for the United States of America, [1] and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of Canada. [2]
Myrtle Masonic Temple building after 2018 renovation to ERIS Brewery and Cider House. 1911 built 2018 renovated 4240 W. Irving Park Road Chicago, Illinois Architects: Hatzfeld & Knox Cornerstone laid in 1910, building completed in 1911. Operated as a Masonic Temple Association (chapters included Mayfair and Zenith) through 1981.
The Indianapolis Masonic Temple is the statewide headquarters of the Grand Lodge F&AM of Indiana, and home to numerous individual Masonic lodges and associated groups. It is also the location of the Masonic Library and Museum of Indiana; the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation; Indiana DeMolay, and many more. The building features an auditorium ...
This is a list of all verifiable organizations that claim to be a Masonic Grand Lodge in United States. A Masonic "Grand Lodge" (or sometimes "Grand Orient") is the governing body that supervises the individual "Lodges of Freemasons" in a particular geographical area, known as its "jurisdiction" (usually corresponding to a sovereign state or other major geopolitical unit).
Freemasonry in the United States is the history of Freemasonry as it was introduced from Britain and continues as a major secret society to the present day. It is a fraternal order that brings men together (and women through its auxiliaries) to gain friendship and opportunity for advancement and community progress.