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Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

Posted on 29 Oct 2020 by universalfreemasonry

This article gives a detailed explanation of the history and meaning of the phrase “Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.”

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What do Masons’ Marks reveal?

Posted on 2 Apr 2019 by Pamela McDown

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The subject of marks forms an interesting study in the history of Freemasonry that begins in much earlier times with the ancient cathedrals. In the days of operative builders, a mason’s mark was defined as a figure, an emblem, or some other arbitrary symbol… Continue Reading “What do Masons’ Marks reveal?”

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Was Victor Hugo a Freemason?

Posted on 26 Nov 2018 by universalfreemasonry

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Poet, politician, and playwright, Victor Marie Hugo [1802 – 1885] believed in the inherit beauty and worth of all mankind. He sought to lift the masses out of the darkness of ignorance and vanquish injustice by promoting the virtues of liberty, equality, and fraternity.… Continue Reading “Was Victor Hugo a Freemason?”

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The Freemason’s Words: Can the Secrets be Googled?

Posted on 7 Jul 2018 by Pamela McDown

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In a discussion with a few masonic friends recently, someone asked the question: Why are oral traditions fading away? One could dispute the premise. Still, I think the brother was onto something. Are oral traditions still relevant? Are they slowly being replaced with technology?… Continue Reading “The Freemason’s Words: Can the Secrets be Googled?”

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Rare Manuscript in Jeopardy: The Future of The York Manuscript No. 4

Posted on 23 Jun 2017 by karenakidd

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A painfully rare and important treasure of Freemasonry is in trouble. The York Manuscript (MS) No. 4, long in the care of York Lodge 236, itself well within sight of the York Minister, is deteriorating. There are breaks and cracks along the edges of… Continue Reading “Rare Manuscript in Jeopardy: The Future of The York Manuscript No. 4”

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