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1. Freemasonry: Freemasonry or Masonry refers to 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. Modern Freemasonry broadly ... (Group of fraternal organizations) [100%] 2023-12-05 [Freemasonry]
2. Freemasonry: Freemasonry · Grand Lodge · Masonic Lodge · Masonic Lodge Officers · Prince Hall Freemasonry · Regular Masonic jurisdictions History of Freemasonry · Liberté chérie · Masonic manuscripts Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose from obscure origins in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Freemasonry now ... [100%] 2023-02-04
3. Freemasonry: According to an old “Charge” delivered to initiates, Freemasonry is declared to be an “ancient and honourable institution: ancient no doubt it is, as having subsisted from time immemorial; and honourable it must be acknowledged to be, as by a ... [100%] 2022-09-02
4. Freemasonry: Freemasonry · Grand Lodge · Masonic Lodge · Masonic Lodge Officers · Prince Hall Freemasonry · Regular Masonic jurisdictions History of Freemasonry · Liberté chérie · Masonic manuscripts Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose from obscure origins in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Freemasonry now ... [100%] 2023-02-04
5. Freemasonry: The institutions, rites, and principles of a secret society devoted to the promotion of fraternal feeling and morality among the members of the order. In its modern form it appears to have arisen in London in 1717, and thence spread ... (Jewish encyclopedia 1906) [100%] 1906-01-01 [Jewish encyclopedia 1906]
6. Freemasonry: Societies of "Free and Accepted Masons", often more commonly referred to as "Freemasons" are a global institution present in many of the world's settlements. Often regarded as a global secret society, there are in fact many separate organisations typically ... [100%] 2023-08-28
7. Freemasonry: Freemasonry · Grand Lodge · Masonic Lodge · Masonic Lodge Officers · Prince Hall Freemasonry · Regular Masonic jurisdictions History of Freemasonry · Liberté chérie · Masonic manuscripts Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose from obscure origins in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Freemasonry now ... [100%] 2023-02-03
8. Freemasonry: Freemasonry · Grand Lodge · Masonic Lodge · Masonic Lodge Officers · Prince Hall Freemasonry · Regular Masonic jurisdictions History of Freemasonry · Liberté chérie · Masonic manuscripts Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that arose from obscure origins in the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Freemasonry now ... [100%] 2023-02-04
9. Freemasonry: Freemasonry is a fraternity for men, with a worldwide membership of around 4 million. Local branches are called 'lodges', and the members meet together and perform rituals teaching moral truths, similar to short plays, supposedly based on Biblical imagery mostly ... [100%] 2023-02-04 [Groups]
10. Continental Freemasonry: Continental Freemasonry, otherwise known as Liberal Freemasonry, Latin Freemasonry, and Adogmatic Freemasonry, includes the Masonic lodges, primarily on the European continent, that recognize the Grand Orient de France (GOdF) or belong to CLIPSAS, SIMPA, TRACIA, CIMAS, COMAM, CATENA, GLUA, or ... (Form of freemasonry) [70%] 2024-05-03 [Freemasonry] [Freemasonry in France]...
11. Freemasonry in Singapore: Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that operates worldwide, with a Masonic Hall in Singapore on Coleman Street, amongst various lodges and groups in the nation. The first Freemason lodge in Southeast Asia was established in the British Bencoolen (now Bengkulu ... (none) [57%] 2024-01-06 [Grand Lodges]
12. Freemasonry in Finland: Freemasonry in Finland began in the mid-18th century, during the period of Swedish rule in Finland. The first Swedish Order of Freemasons lodge in Finland was founded in 1756, in connection with the military fortification works at Sveaborg (Suomenlinna ... (Fraternal order that aims to promote individual moral growth and social harmony in Finland) [57%] 2024-01-22 [Freemasonry in Finland]
13. Freemasonry in Montenegro: The Freemasonry in Montenegro (Montenegrin: Slobodno zidarstvo u Crnoj Gori) is becoming more and more numerous, and as a result, their influence on all parts of social life is growing. Although the work of the Montenegrin masons has become more ... [57%] 2024-01-06 [Freemasonry by country] [Religion in Montenegro]...
14. Freemasonry in Finland: Freemasonry in Finland began in the mid-18th century, during the period of Swedish rule in Finland. The first Swedish Order of Freemasons lodge in Finland was founded in 1756, in connection with the military fortification works at Sveaborg (Suomenlinna ... (Fraternal order that aims to promote individual moral growth and social harmony in Finland) [57%] 2024-01-09 [Freemasonry in Finland]
15. Freemasonry in Luxembourg: Freemasonry in Luxembourg traces its local origins to the 18th century. Though the practice of Freemasonry was suppressed by the reigning Austrian Habsburg dynasty, it enjoyed a revival under Napoleonic rule that persisted after the close of his reign. [57%] 2024-01-11 [Freemasonry in Luxembourg]
16. Prince Hall Freemasonry: Prince Hall Freemasonry is a branch of North American Freemasonry for African Americans founded by Prince Hall on September 29, 1784. There are two main branches of Prince Hall Freemasonry: the independent State Prince Hall Grand Lodges, most of which ... (Branch of Freemasonry fraternal organization) [57%] 2024-04-14 [Prince Hall Freemasonry] [Freemasonry in the United States]...
17. Freemasonry in France: Freemasonry in France (French: Franc-maçonnerie) has been influential on the worldwide Masonic movement due to its founding of Continental Freemasonry. There are many and varied Masonic rites and obediences in France. (none) [57%] 2024-04-18 [Freemasonry in France] [Masonic organizations]...
18. Freemasonry in Malta: Freemasonry in Malta has a lengthy history dating from the eighteenth century. The main masonic influences (and external supervision) have been from the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the Grand Lodge of Ireland. (Freemasonry by country) [57%] 2024-10-29 [Freemasonry by country] [Clubs and societies in Malta]...
19. Freemasonry in Indonesia: Freemasonry was introduced by the Dutch to what is today Indonesia during the VOC era in the 18th century, and spread throughout the Dutch East Indies during a wave of westernisation in the 19th century. Freemasons originally only included Europeans ... (none) [57%] 2024-12-09 [Social history of the Dutch East Indies] [Freemasonry in Indonesia]...
20. Freemasonry in Denmark: Freemasonry in Denmark was first established in 1743 and is today represented by a number of Grand Lodges. The oldest and biggest Masonic Grand Lodge in Denmark is the Danish Order of Freemasons (Danish: Den Danske Frimurerorden), in English also ... (none) [57%] 2025-01-06 [Freemasonry in Denmark]
21. Freemasonry in Cuba: Freemasonry in Cuba has a long history in three primary eras; the Spanish era of Cuba, the Republican era of Cuba, and the Communist–Republican era of Cuba. Many of the independence fighters and revolutionaries in the history of Cuba ... (none) [57%] 2025-04-15 [Freemasonry by country] [Clubs and societies in Cuba]...
22. Freemasonry in Turkey: The history of Freemasonry in Turkey stretches back to the 18th century under Ottoman imperial rule. The first lodge in Turkey was probably established around 1721 in Istanbul by Levantines. (Overview of Freemasonry in Turkey) [57%] 2025-06-10 [Freemasonry in Turkey]
23. Papal ban of Freemasonry: The Catholic Church first prohibited Catholics from membership in Masonic organizations and other secret societies in 1738. Since then, at least eleven popes have made pronouncements about the incompatibility of Catholic doctrines and Freemasonry. (none) [50%] 2023-12-17 [Catholicism and Freemasonry] [Anti-Masonry]...
24. Christian attitudes towards Freemasonry: While many Christian denominations either allow or take no stance on their members joining Freemasonry, others discourage or prohibit their members from joining the fraternity. The Roman Catholic Church has been among the most persistent critics of Freemasonry. (none) [50%] 2024-03-18 [Christianity and Freemasonry]
25. Freemasonry in Latin America: Freemasonry in Latin America has a prominent presence, with many Masonic lodges and members across the region. In terms of membership, it is the most densely populated geographical area after the United States. (Freemasonry shaped Latin American history) [50%] 2024-12-27 [Freemasonry] [Freemasonry in Mexico]...
26. Kent Museum of Freemasonry: The Kent Museum of Freemasonry, is a museum in St Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent with a rare collection of masonic exhibits of national and international importance. It tells the history of Freemasonry from its inception through to the modern day ... [50%] 2025-06-09 [History of Canterbury] [Museums in Canterbury]...
27. Freemasonry in Costa Rica: Freemasonry begins in Costa Rica at the same time as in Central America during the course of the 19th century. Regular masonry begins when it was founded by Costa Rican Catholic priest Francisco Calvo, ex-Chaplain General of the Army ... (none) [50%] 2025-06-09 [Freemasonry in Costa Rica]
28. Freemasonry in South Africa: Freemasonry was brought to South Africa by members of the Grand Orient of the Netherlands in 1772. Today there are lodges chartered under the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland, the Grand Lodge of Ireland, the ... (History of Freemasonry in South Africa) [50%] 2025-06-09 [Freemasonry in South Africa]
29. History of Freemasonry in Russia: Freemasonry in Russia started in the 18th century and has continued to the present day. Russian Freemasonry pursue humanistic and educational purposes, but more attention is given to ethical issues. (none) [44%] 2023-12-26 [History of Freemasonry] [Freemasonry in Russia]...
30. Continental Freemasonry in North America: Continental Freemasonry in North America is relatively rare, but there are a few continental-style organizations active. These organizations, often belonging to groups such as CLIPSAS, are not recognized by the Grand Lodges that form Anglo-American Freemasonry, including Prince ... [44%] 2024-01-07 [Freemasonry in the United States] [Organizations based in North America]...
31. Co-Freemasonry: 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 as the mother lodge La Sagesse Triomphante in Lyon, France by Alessandro Cagliostro. (Form of Freemasonry which admits both men and women) [70%] 2025-08-14 [Co-Freemasonry]
32. Knights Templar (Freemasonry): The Knights Templar, full name The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta, is a fraternal order affiliated with Freemasonry. Unlike the initial degrees conferred in a regular ... (Freemasonry) [57%] 2023-11-24 [Masonic organizations]
33. Three dots (Freemasonry): Three dots (∴) also known as "tripunctual abbreviation" or "triple dot" is a symbol used all over the world in Freemasonry for abbreviations, signatures, and symbolic representation. The dots are typically arranged in a triangular pattern and carry multiple layers of ... (Freemasonry) [57%] 2025-01-10 [Freemasonry] [Masonic symbolism]...
34. Imperial Court (Freemasonry): The Imperial Court organization serves as the female auxiliary to the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Prince Hall affiliated Shriners. The group previously used the name Daughters of Isis. (Freemasonry) [57%] 2025-06-10 [African-American women's organizations] [Women's masonic organizations]...
35. Grand Master (Freemasonry): A Grand Master is a title of honour as well as an office in Freemasonry, given to a freemason elected to oversee a Masonic jurisdiction, derived from the office of Grand Masters in chivalric orders. He presides over a Grand ... (Freemasonry) [57%] 2025-06-09 [Masonic grand masters]
36. Old Charges (Freemasonry): Redirect to:. (Freemasonry) [57%] 2025-06-03 [Freemasonry]
37. 1937 Swiss freemasonry referendum: A referendum on freemasonry was held in Switzerland on 28 November 1937. Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative that would ban the practice. (Popular initiative vote in Switzerland) [50%] 2023-10-17 [1937 referendums] [1937 in Switzerland]...