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Freemasonry, sometimes spelled Free-Masonry[1][2][3] or simply Masonry from 'freestone mason', includes various fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local guilds of stonemasons that, from the end of the 14th century, regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients.
Dec 9, 2020 · Famous Freemasons can be found throughout history: George Washington was a Master Mason, and Benjamin Franklin was a founding member of the first Masonic Lodge in America. Presidents Franklin D...
Sep 10, 2024 · Spread by the advance of the British Empire, Freemasonry remains most popular in the British Isles and in other countries originally within the empire. Estimates of the worldwide membership of Freemasonry in the early 21st century ranged from about two million to more than six million.
From secret handshakes and rolled-up trouser legs to accusations of nepotism, bullying and the repression of reform, the Freemasons' reputation has not always been positive. But with six million...
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with its origins rooted in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles. It is here that a number of the famous elements of Freemasonry find their roots.
Feb 28, 2018 · Freemason facts. There are about 4,700 female Freemasons in the UK and 200,000 male Freemasons in England and Wales with more under the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Freemasons meet in a temple,...
Travel back in time through the history of Freemasonry: from the medieval era to United Grand Lodge of England's 300th anniversary in 2017.
Sep 9, 2023 · The Freemasons are sometimes seen as a secret society filled with special handshakes, hidden symbols and shadowy figures pulling the strings. To try and answer some of the common questions about...
Oct 4, 2023 · Masonluk, 16. yüzyılın sonu ve 17. yüzyılın başlarında taş ustalarının yeterliliklerini ve yetkililer ile müşterilerin ilişkilerini düzenleyen localardan oluşan kurumdur. Ancak Dünyanın en yaygın ve kısmen gizli loca örgütlenmesidir.
The Masonic system comprises three fundamental elements often referred to as craft degrees – these include Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason. Each degree represents a unique phase in Mason’s progression toward understanding and embodying core values such as integrity and service.
