Operative Freemasonry refers to the historical practice and organization of specific stonemasons before and during the emergence of modern speculative...

alike from the earliest years. Freemasonry's long history includes its early development from organised bodies of operative stonemasons to the modern system...

traditions of medieval operative stonemasons guilds in England and Europe that were the precursors to modern speculative Freemasonry. The guild arose from...

Freemasonry (sometimes spelt Free-Masonry) consists of fraternal groups that trace their origins to the medieval guilds of stonemasons. Freemasonry is...

Liberal Freemasonry, also known as Continental Freemasonry or Adogmatic Freemasonry, is a major philosophical tradition within Freemasonry that emphasizes...

Masonic symbolism is that which is used to illustrate the principles which Freemasonry espouses. Masonic ritual has appeared in a number of contexts within...

Anti-Masonry (alternatively called anti-Freemasonry) is "avowed opposition to Freemasonry", which has led to multiple forms of religious discrimination...

speculative Freemasonry draws its sources. However, from a historical perspective, it does not claim a direct lineage with the operative lodges of that...

Freemasonry has had a complex relationship with women for centuries. A few women were involved in Freemasonry before the 18th century, despite de jure...

Co-Freemasonry (or Co-Masonry) is a form of Freemasonry which admits both men and women. The first known co-masonic lodge was created 24 December 1784...

denominations either allow or take no stance on their members joining Freemasonry, others discourage or prohibit their members from joining the fraternity...

private lodge or constituent lodge) is the basic organisational unit of Freemasonry. It is also a commonly used term for a building where Freemasons meet...

MASON? The Chain of Union has roots predating organized Freemasonry. The practice comes from operative masonry and can be traced back to the Phoenicians and...

have an established territorial structure. Grand Orient de France Operative Freemasonry French Rite List of Masonic Rites "À Propos de L'Ordre Initiatique...

Masonic myths occupy a central place in Freemasonry. Derived from founding texts or various biblical legends, they are present in all Masonic rites and...

in Freemasonry, and special rhythms and harmonies to signify fortitude and other attributes. Notwithstanding these manifestations of Freemasonry in Mozart's...

organisations and orders which form part of the widespread fraternity of Freemasonry, each having its own structure and terminology. Collectively these may...

self-governing, with no single body exercising authority over the whole of Freemasonry, the interpretations of these principles can and do vary, leading to...

originated dealing with the 32 further degrees in Freemasonry. It is considered one of the oldest rites in Freemasonry, with origins dating back to the late 16th...

Freemasonry in Scotland in lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Scotland comprises the Scottish Masonic Constitution as regular Masonic jurisdiction...

A Rite, within the context of Freemasonry, refers to a comprehensive system of degrees that hold the capability to initiate and advance a newcomer through...

concerned at the previous Jacobite influence in Freemason lodges. The Freemasonry that predominated in Hanoverian England was hence closely linked with...

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perfection lodges or chapters. The earliest documented form of Freemasonry emerged from the operative masonic guilds of medieval Europe. During this period, it...

The history of Freemasonry in Mexico can be traced to at least 1806 when the first Masonic lodge was formally established in the nation. Many presidents...

28 January 1838. Waite, Arthur Edward (2007). A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry. Vol. I. Cosimo, Inc. p. 400. ISBN 978-1-60206-641-0. "John Fowler, Deputy...

This is a list of notable Freemasons. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that exists in a number of forms worldwide. Throughout history some members...

February Masonic Minutes. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 1, 2021. Born in Blood: Lost Secrets of Freemasonry by John J Robinson pub 1999...

masonic manuscripts that are important in the study of the emergence of Freemasonry. Most numerous are the Old Charges or Constitutions. These documents...

Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland is the governing body of Freemasonry in Scotland. It was founded in 1736. About one third of Scotland's lodges...