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  2. Masonic ritual and symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Freemasons, as speculative masons (meaning philosophical rather than actual building), use this symbolism to teach moral and ethical lessons, such as the four cardinal virtues of Fortitude, Prudence, Temperance, and Justice, and the principles of "Brotherly Love, Relief (or Morality), and Truth" (commonly found in English language rituals), or ...

  3. Four cardinal virtues - Wikipedia

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    Four cardinal virtues. Prudence (φρόνησις, phrónēsis; Latin: prudentia; also Wisdom, sophia, sapientia), the ability to discern the appropriate course of action to be taken in a given situation at the appropriate time, with consideration of potential consequences; Cautiousness. Justice (δικαιοσύνη, dikaiosýnē; Latin ...

  4. DeMolay International - Wikipedia

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    By country. v. t. e. DeMolay International is a Masonic Sect for young men ages 12 to 21. There is in select areas a "Squire" program for those younger than 12. It was founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1919 and named for Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar.

  5. Freemasonry - Wikipedia

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    Freemasonry, sometimes spelled Free-Masonry[1][2][3]or simply Masonryfrom 'freestone mason',refers to various fraternal organisationsthat trace their origins to the local guildsof stonemasonsthat, from the end of the 14th century, regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients.

  6. Order of the Eastern Star - Wikipedia

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    e. The Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator Rob Morris, a noted Freemason, and adopted and approved as an appendant body of the Masonic Fraternity in 1873. The order is based on some teachings from the Bible [1] and is open to people of all religious ...

  7. Scranton Cultural Center - Wikipedia

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    The two-headed eagle, along with other symbols of various branches as well as the four cardinal virtues are engraved on the exterior of the building. The Robert P. Casey Library features a quintessential symbol of the Freemasons, a shovel, a pick, and a crowbar, in a glass case.

  8. History of Freemasonry - Wikipedia

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    The history of Freemasonry encompasses the origins, evolution and defining events of the fraternal organisation known as Freemasonry.It covers three phases. Firstly, the emergence of organised lodges of operative masons during the Middle Ages, then the admission of lay members as "accepted" (a term reflecting the ceremonial "acception" process that made non-stone masons members of an operative ...

  9. Scottish Rite - Wikipedia

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    The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is a rite within the broader context of Freemasonry.It is the most widely practiced Rite in the world. [1] [2] [3] In some parts of the world, and in the Droit Humain, it is a concordant body and oversees all degrees from the 1st to 33rd degrees, while in other areas, a Supreme Council oversees the 4th to 33rd degrees.