The United Irishmen and Freemasonry
The United Irishmen and Freemasonry
The Irish Rebellion (1798) was an uprising started by the Society of United Irishmen, or United Irishmen (UIM) for short, against discrimination by the Protestant Anglican e...
Philosophy of Freemasonry
What is the Philosophy of Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is not considered to be a religion. The fraternity does have certain philosophical principles which all Freemasons adhere to. This includes belief in a Suprem...
Provincial Grand Lodges
What are Provincial Grand Lodges?
A Grand Lodge is an organizational body in Freemasonry that oversees all Masonic Lodges and Freemasonry within a particular country or state. A Provincial Grand Lodge administ...
Grand Lodges
What is a Grand Lodge?
In Freemasonry, a Grand Lodge is the highest administrative authority in a particular country, nation or state. The Grand Lodge holds authority over all Masonic affairs in its jurisdicti...
Masonic Officers
What are Officers in Freemasonry?
Officers in Freemasonry are responsible for the administration of Masonic Lodges. Each Masonic Lodge has a set number of Masonic Officers, the highest of which is the Worshipf...
Masonic Oaths
What are Masonic oaths?
Masonic oaths are oaths of loyalty given during Masonic initiations, when a candidate receives a Masonic degree. There is a Masonic oath for each of the three degrees of Freemasonry. ...
Masonic Regalia
What is Masonic Regalia?
Masonic Regalia are Masonic items that are specifically worn by Freemasons during Masonic meetings and engagements. Masonic regalia includes: Aprons, Jewels, Collars, Cuffs and even Je...
Masonic Lodge meetings
What are Masonic Meetings?
Freemasons belong to a Masonic Lodge, which is analogous to a "chapter" in other organizations. Masonic Lodges usually meet every month at a specific time and date in a building call...
Masonic Hall
What is a Masonic Hall?
A Masonic Hall is a building specifically used to host Masonic activities, including most Masonic Lodge meetings. Masonic Halls are usually quite ornate, and have dedicated rooms for di...
The 3rd Degree – The Master Mason
The 3rd degree - The Master Mason
In Freemasonry, the third and highest degree is known as the Master Mason degree. Degrees are levels which a Freemason progresses through in Freemasonry. In order, the degree ...