1683:...the premier Grand Lodge was established on 24 June 1717, St John’s Day, when a feast was held at the Goose and Gridiron Ale House in St Paul’s Churchyard. The four Lodges involved met at the Goose and Gridiron, the Crown Ale House in Parkers Lane (near the present building in Great Queen Street), The Apple Tree Tavern in Charles Street, Covent Garden and the Runner and Grapes Tavern in Channel Row, Westminster. Three still survive and are now known as Lodge of Antiquity No 2, Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge No 12 (originally No 3) and Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge No IV. These are known as "time immemorial lodges" the only lodges within the English constitution with this distinction. They, together with Grand Stewards’ Lodge, have the ability to operate without a warrant.
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jurisdictions requiring a ballot for re-admission. Many Grand Lodges allow Master Masons to be "plural affiliates," or members of more than one lodge simultaneously. However, some jurisdictions prohibit plural affiliates from serving as elected officers in multiple lodges at the same time. The rules for affiliation and plural membership differ for
Freemasons of the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft degrees. Some Grand Lodges do not allow Entered Apprentices or Fellowcrafts to demit but may permit them to join another lodge to earn the Master Mason degree with the consent of their original lodge.
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having a license to trade and employ others, making the candidate a free man of the city or borough where the lodge was located. The minimum age requirement has varied over time and across jurisdictions, with some allowing candidates as young as 18 and others setting the limit at 25. The belief in a
Supreme Being has been a consistent requirement, although the specific religious affiliation has not been prescribed, reflecting Freemasonry's openness to men of various faiths.
950:(i.e., under any Grand Lodge) in amity (recognition of mutual status) with his own Grand Lodge. In some jurisdictions this privilege is restricted to Master Masons (that is, Freemasons who have attained the Order's third degree). He is first usually required to check, and certify, the regularity of the relationship of the Lodge – and be able to satisfy that Lodge of his legality of membership. Freemasons gather together as a Lodge to confer ( also known by the term "
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Ensuring that candidates share common values and are committed to personal growth and moral character
Maintaining the integrity and harmony of the lodge by admitting members who are compatible with Masonic principles Preserving the traditions and symbolic teachings of the fraternity Fostering a sense
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The 21st century has seen the rise of internet virtual lodges that meet online rather than in person. Examples are the
Internet Lodge No. 9659, Lodge Ireland, and Castle Island Virtual Lodge No. 190. The ability to hold remote lodge meetings allows those who are distant to continue to attend, whether
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The membership requirements, progression through degrees, and affiliation rules in
Freemasonry are designed to ensure the integrity, harmony, and continuity of the fraternity while allowing for personal growth and brotherhood among its members. These guidelines have evolved over time, reflecting the
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A Master Mason in good standing may join another regular lodge without taking the degrees again, although he may be expected to serve in office. If a Master Mason is dropped from the rolls for non-payment of dues, he may be reinstated in good standing by paying his current and back dues, with some
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may be associated with a Lodge, but is not constituted separately. The lodge of instruction provides the officers and those who wish to become officers an opportunity to rehearse ritual under the guidance of an experienced brother; there may also be lectures around the ritual and the symbolism in
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Once a candidate is elected and initiated into a lodge, he progresses through the three degrees of
Freemasonry: Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason. The Lodge decides whether to confer each degree based on the candidate's proficiency and readiness. In Regular Freemasonry under the
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or Grand
Orients, whose published constitutions define the structure of freemasonry under their authority, and which appoint Grand Officers from their senior masons. Provincial Grand Lodges (which in England generally correspond to historic counties) exercise an intermediate authority, and also
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Membership requirements in
Freemasonry have evolved over time and vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific Masonic style or branch. However, there are certain common requirements that have remained relatively consistent throughout the history of the fraternity.
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The names, roles and numbers of Lodge officers vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In most cases, there is an equivalent office in the Grand Lodge of the given jurisdiction, with the addition of the prefix 'Grand' to the title in question.
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In some jurisdictions in the United States, the lodge of instruction serves as a warranted lodge for candidate instruction in other aspects of
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which focuses on new and young masons or any Freemasons begin their journey. The name "Light Blue" comes from the color of the aprons worn by new members and young Masons, which are light blue, symbolizing the early stages of their Masonic journey.
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a lodge. In this context, the word "lodge" refers to a local chapter of Freemasons, meeting as a body. However, the term is often misused to refer to the buildings or rooms that Masons meet in. Masonic premises are also sometimes referred to as
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is said to refer to the traditional colour of regalia in lodges derived from English or Irish Freemasonry. Although the term was originally frowned upon, it has gained widespread and mainstream usage in America in recent times.
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is used to identify the particular Lodge where the individual was first "made a Mason" (i.e. received his Entered Apprentice degree). 'Mother lodge' may also refer to a lodge that sponsors the creation of a new lodge, the
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has now replaced these terms to avoid arousing prejudice and suspicion, or confusion with a religious building. Several different lodges, or other Masonic organizations, often use the same premises at different times.
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The membership requirements in Freemasonry are guided by the fraternity's Landmarks, which are the fundamental principles that define the essence of the Craft. Some of the Landmarks related to membership include:
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Before petitioning, pass an initial qualification interview. Most of the time, this is done with the Master of the Lodge or another elected officer. In some areas of the world, this may also include a legal
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Co-Masonry and Women's Freemasonry admit both men and women, or women only, respectively. Their requirements are similar to Regular and Continental Freemasonry, with some variations:
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The membership requirements in Freemasonry have evolved over time, reflecting changes in societal norms and the fraternity's internal guidelines. Some notable developments include:
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In "Regular" Freemasonry, which follows the Anglo-American style, a candidate for initiation must generally meet the following criteria:
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the lodge within a Lodge of Instruction, in order to develop the knowledge and understanding of the membership.
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This article is about the Masonic term for a membership group. For other uses, see
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Lodges are governed by national, state or provincial authorities, usually called
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Recommendation from existing members may be required (Women's Freemasonry)
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Free man, not bound by obligations that would conflict with Masonic duties
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1940:"Membership | Freemasonry for Men and Women | LE DROIT HUMAIN"
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with origins in the United Kingdom in the 18th century, sorted by
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1926:"How to Join Prince Hall Masonry - IL Prince Hall Grand Lodge"
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Possess a desire to help others through community service and
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changing needs and values of the Craft and society at large.
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The prohibition of women as members (in Regular Freemasonry)
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A Freemason is generally entitled to visit any lodge in any
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Masonic lodge room in the Austrian Museum of Freemasonry,
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These Landmarks and requirements serve several purposes:
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Belief in a Supreme Being or higher power (in some cases)
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Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge No. 321, A. F. & A. M. in
1985:"The Grand Stewards and Red Apron Lodges: Introduction"
1734:"Lodge Sine Nomine No 10,000 – Bedfordshire Freemasons"
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communities, generally follows similar requirements to
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of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason.
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Pass initial interview with the Master of the Lodge.
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have the purpose of furthering Masonic scholarship.
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The necessity of being a free man and of mature age
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1 Kennedy Club (District of Hong Kong and Far East)
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50:The examples and perspective in this article
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406:International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
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1857:"Would you like to become part of history"
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937:) have the unique privilege to operate as
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88:Learn how and when to remove this message
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1403:and body" (not a universal requirement)
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1983:Green, Michael. Parkins, Brian (ed.).
1972:. London: Lewis Masonic. pp. 7–8.
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1900:. London: Lewis Masonic. pp. 7–8.
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1967:
1912:"Rejoindre le Grand Orient de France"
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1611:Former house of the Masonic lodge in
1532:History and Evolution of Requirements
372:Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star
2997:Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor
1702:Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry
1166:Kent Club (Metropolitan Grand Lodge)
1092:. The term "craft lodge" is used in
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1294:appoint Provincial Grand Officers.
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1507:Co-Masonry and Women's Freemasonry
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1446:Recommendation or background check
1254:, the Masonic Center in Hong Kong.
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1478:Be a man 18 years of age or older
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1968:Cryer, Neville Barker (2008).
1896:Cryer, Neville Barker (2008).
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1832:"Become a Mason: Requirements"
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2892:Royal Arch Masonry (American)
2270:Norwegian Order of Freemasons
2265:Icelandic Order of Freemasons
2225:United Grand Lodge of England
1970:What do you know about Ritual
1957:. London: Rider. p. 197.
1955:Cracking the Freemason's Code
1953:Cooper, Robert L. D. (2009).
1898:What do you know about Ritual
1885:. London: Rider. p. 197.
1883:Cracking the Freemason's Code
1881:Cooper, Robert L. D. (2009).
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1553:The belief in a Supreme Being
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1017:Technically, Freemasons meet
935:United Grand Lodge of England
615:List of Masonic Abbreviations
434:Grand Anti-Masonic Exhibition
294:Order of Saint Thomas of Acon
3032:Supreme Council of Louisiana
1661:Masonic ritual and symbolism
580:Masonic ritual and symbolism
161:Regular Masonic jurisdiction
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2915:Order of the Secret Monitor
2905:Order of Mark Master Masons
2255:Swedish Order of Freemasons
1807:"How To Become A Freemason"
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1571:Progression through Degrees
1218:In Great Britain, the term
1172:Lodge Sine Nomine No. 10000
1158:Examples of light blue club
439:Masonic conspiracy theories
383:Masonic youth organizations
234:Order of Mark Master Masons
64:, discuss the issue on the
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2925:Cryptic Masonry (American)
2418:Grand Lodge of New Zealand
2260:Danish Order of Freemasons
1811:Masonic Lodge of Education
1780:The History of Freemasonry
1778:Mackey, Albert G. (1898).
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1148:Pathway to Further Degrees
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562:List of Masonic buildings
542:Mark Masons' Hall, London
367:Order of the Eastern Star
2968:Red Cross of Constantine
1714:"Find A Club | The NYMC"
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1142:Community and Fellowship
1082:appendant Masonic orders
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537:Freemasons' Hall, London
449:Papal ban of Freemasonry
349:Masonic groups for women
259:Red Cross of Constantine
2978:Royal Order of Scotland
2585:Prince Hall Freemasonry
2230:Grand Lodge of Scotland
2065:Fraternal organisations
1502:Pass a background check
1486:immortality of the soul
1464:Prince Hall Freemasonry
1458:Prince Hall Freemasonry
1431:Continental Freemasonry
1425:Continental Freemasonry
1233:Grand Lodge of Scotland
1229:Lodge Mother Kilwinning
532:Lodge Mother Kilwinning
299:Royal Order of Scotland
171:Continental Freemasonry
156:Prince Hall Freemasonry
2900:Order of Knight Masons
2882:Grand College of Rites
2877:Allied Masonic Degrees
2235:Grand Lodge of Ireland
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338:Tall Cedars of Lebanon
333:Royal Order of Jesters
304:Order of Knight Masons
284:Grand College of Rites
189:History of Freemasonry
146:Masonic lodge officers
3081:Freemasonry and women
3027:Southern Jurisdiction
3022:Northern Jurisdiction
2993:Societas Rosicruciana
2775:Grand Orient of Italy
2096:Chamber of Reflection
1633:Masonic lodge officer
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362:Order of the Amaranth
357:Women and Freemasonry
274:Societas Rosicruciana
3009:Ancient and Accepted
2828:Universal Co-Masonry
2275:Grand Lodge of Spain
2141:Ritual and Symbolism
2021:at Wikimedia Commons
1440:Good moral character
1416:Receive a favorable
1201:In Great Britain, a
1197:Lodge of Instruction
1123:new and young Masons
1066:ancient craft lodges
651:Volume of Sacred Law
590:Square and Compasses
70:create a new article
62:improve this article
52:may not represent a
3123:Conspiracy theories
2707:(several countries)
2336:Regular Grand Lodge
1472:Regular Freemasonry
954:") the three basic
547:House of the Temple
507:John the Evangelist
199:Masonic manuscripts
3054:List of Freemasons
2988:Royal Order of Eri
2929:Royal Ark Mariners
2896:Order of Athelstan
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