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What is the Order of the Amaranth?
Founded in 1873, the Order of the Amaranth is a Masonic order that was established for Master Masons and their related women. It is often confused with the Order of the Eastern Star, but is not the same entity. The…
St. John the Baptist: Why is He A Prominent Masonic Figure?
As far as Freemasons are concerned, the Lodge of St. John in Jerusalem was the first Mother Lodge. The lodge was first devoted to St. John the Baptist before being dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in Jerusalem. The Mother…
The Order of Mark Master Masons
You may or may not be familiar with Mark Masonry, an appendant order of Freemasonry that confers both the degrees of Mark Mason and Mark Master. It retains many of the core values and principles evinced within other Masonic orders,…
Who Was Brother James Anderson?
Those of you interested in Masonic history will likely have heard about the prominent role that James Anderson played in the establishment of Freemasonry. As a writer and ordained minister in the Church of Scotland, Anderson made a telling contribution…
The History of Freemasonry in East Africa
Given the colonial exploits of the British Empire, it’s little surprise that Freemasonry gained popularity in various parts of the world. A place where the British were long stationed was East Africa, most notably Zanzibar, which was an important trading…
The Philadelphia Masonic Temple: One of the Wonders of the Masonic World
If you’re traveling to Philadelphia any time soon, you should plan a visit to the city’s incredible Masonic Temple. Designed by architect James Windrim, it took five years to construct the temple, at an astonishing cost of $1.6 million [an…
Brother Frederick the Great
Frederick II has been hailed as one of Europe’s most illustrious monarchs. The future King of Prussia, born in Berlin in 1712, was enthralled by enlightenment and Freemasonry. As a young man, he was more interested in music and philosophy…
The Council of Kadosh Introduced
The Council of Kadosh is the third level of the Scottish Rite System of degrees. The 19th, 20th, and 30th degrees are all part of this sequence. It’s worth noting that in Canada, these degrees are classified as Consistory, while…
What Does the Blazing Star of Freemasonry Represent?
As all brothers will attest, the many ancient symbols that contribute to our understanding of the Craft are multi-layered. They more often than not carry more than one meaning. This is because many of them have been used prominently throughout…
