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Observant Freemasonry
Observant Freemasonry (OF), sometimes called Observant Masonry (OM), European Concept (EC) or Traditional Observance (TO), is a movement within the fraternity of Freemasonry especially in Canada and the United States of America, distinguished by its commitment to the traditional, esoteric, and philosophical dimensions of the Freemasonry. It represents a conscious shift and return towards a more disciplined, intellectually rigorous, and ceremonially rich Masonic experience. This approach stands in contrast to U.S. and Canadian Masonic practices that may have, over time, gravitated towards more casual social fellowship or an emphasis on exoteric charitable work, sometimes at the expense of the deeper initiatory and educational purposes of the institution. The term "Observant" is deliberately chosen by many of its leading voices, such as masonic writer Andrew Hammer, author of ''Observing the Craft''. This preference over "Traditional Observance" arises from the understanding that "t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tripunctual Abbreviation
Three dots (∴) also known as "tripunctual abbreviation" or "triple dot" is a symbol used all over the world in Freemasonry for Masonic abbreviations, abbreviations, signatures, and symbolic representation. The dots are typically arranged in a triangular pattern and carry multiple layers of meaning within Masonic tradition. The (∴) is used only for Masonic abbreviations, any non-masonic abbreviations must be written with a simple dot, as an example a date on a Masonic document could be written 6024 A∴L∴/2024 A.D. History The symbol has been used in Freemasonry since its earliest speculative days, at least as early as 1764, where it is found in the registers of La Sincerité Lodge in Besançon, France which strongly indicates an earlier use. While some attribute its widespread adoption to a circular issued by the Grand Orient de France on August 12, 1774, evidence shows earlier usage. The symbol predates Freemasonry, appearing in various contexts: * Mathematical notation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anglo-American Freemasonry
Anglo-American style of Freemasonry is one of several branches of Freemasonry. It consists of a loose network of overlapping chains of mutually recognized Grand Lodges or Grand Orients. Many of these Grand Lodges trace their descent from a British Grand Lodge, with mutual recognition based on adherence to certain core values also called Landmarks, rules and membership requirements. Different branches of Freemasonry Freemasonry is often said to consist of three branches ''not in mutual regular amity'' each using the term 'regular' to name their branch: *Anglo-American style Freemasonry * Liberal Freemasonry * Women Freemasonry The Anglo-American style of Freemasonry is the dominant form in the United States, and the countries that once formed the British Empire. It has a growing, but minority presence in most of continental Europe, West and North Africa and most Latin American countries. The branch has several noteworthy sub-branches, most notably Prince Hall Freemasonry (a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emulation Ritual
Emulation Lodge of Improvement is a Lodge of Instruction which first met on 2 October 1823, and is held under the sanction of Lodge of Unions No. 256 in the English Constitution. It restricts admission to Master Masons in good standing. The aim of the lodge is to preserve Masonic ritual as closely as is possible to that which was formally accepted by the newly formed United Grand Lodge of England in 1816 and as amended since. History After the Union of 1813 (in December of that year) that formed the United Grand Lodge of England, it was necessary that the ritual be standardised, with approval of the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland. A result of this was the International Compact, which governs relations between the three Grand Lodges. Emulation Ritual The ritual to be used in United Grand Lodge of England''Emulation Ritual'' pub 1991, London. and in Lodges under that constitution were produced by the Lodge of Reconciliation, formed following the union of the Antients and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emulation Lodge Of Improvement
Emulation Lodge of Improvement is a Masonic Lodge, Lodge of Instruction which first met on 2 October 1823, and is held under the sanction of Lodge of Unions No. 256 in the English Constitution. It restricts admission to Master Masons in good standing. The aim of the lodge is to preserve Masonic ritual as closely as is possible to that which was formally accepted by the newly formed United Grand Lodge of England in 1816 and as amended since. History After the Union of 1813 (in December of that year) that formed the United Grand Lodge of England, it was necessary that the ritual be standardised, with approval of the Grand Lodges of Grand Lodge of Ireland, Ireland and Grand Lodge of Scotland, Scotland. A result of this was the International Compact, which governs relations between the three Grand Lodges. Emulation Ritual The ritual to be used in United Grand Lodge of England''Emulation Ritual'' pub 1991, London. and in Lodges under that constitution were produced by the Lodge of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
