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The Mysterious Chevalier de Ramsay: Life, Thought, and Influence in Freemasonry
Who was the Chevalier de Ramsay really? Between a mystic influenced by Madame Guyon, a staunch supporter of the Stuarts, and an author of famous masonic orations, discover the life, thought, and influence of a major figure in 18th-century Freemasonry.
Masonic Lodge Officers: Roles, Functions, and Traditions
Discover the officers of the Masonic lodge, their functions, their history, and the differences between Anglo-Saxon and Continental traditions. From the Worshipful Master to the Orator, explore the organization of Masonic lodges.
George Washington Freemason: The Founding Father and the American Masonic Imagination
First president of the United States and a major figure of American Independence, George Washington was also a Freemason. A look back at his military, political, and masonic journey, between American national memory and masonic imagination.
The Temple in Freemasonry: Symbol, Lodge and Ongoing Work
The temple in Freemasonry is neither a place nor a fixed symbol. Between the Temple of Solomon, the Lodge, and the wider work in the world, this article clarifies a key distinction at the heart of Masonic thought.
What is Freemasonry? Definition, Origins, and Purpose Today
What is Freemasonry? Behind a simple question lies a complex reality shaped by history, symbols and interpretation. This article offers a clear and balanced introduction to what Freemasonry is — and what it is not.
Grand Loge de France: Two Obediences, One Historical Confusion
Two different obediences have borne the name Grande Loge de France. This article clarifies their origins, their differences, and the absence of any direct institutional continuity.
Anglo-Saxon Royal Arch: One Degree, Several Traditions
Anglo-Saxon Royal Arch holds a distinctive place in Freemasonry. Across England, Scotland, Ireland and the United States, it takes different forms while preserving a shared symbolic core.
Why a Sword in Freemasonry? Meaning, Function and Transmission
Why do Freemasons use a sword? Present both at the entrance of the lodge and within the ritual itself, it raises questions. Between protection, transmission and heritage, this article explores the meaning of the Masonic sword, its origins and its role in ceremony.
Grand Loge Nationale Française: History, Regularity, and Masonic Practice
Founded in 1913 and recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grande Loge Nationale Française stands within the framework of Masonic regularity. History, workings and organisation.
Why is geometry in Freemasonry the most useful science for the Mason?
From the Regius Manuscript of 1390 to the Blazing Star, geometry in Freemasonry is more than an operative survival. It expresses a principle of measure, proportion and intelligible order at the heart of the tradition.
The Origins of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite: An Investigation into a Franco-American Formation (1761–1804)
From Bordeaux to Charleston, from 25 to 33 degrees: a historical reassessment of the origins of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and the formation of the Supreme Council in 1801.
Women in Freemasonry: History, Resistance and Recognition
Long excluded from Lodges, women have nonetheless found their place within modern Freemasonry. This article traces resistance, openings, and the unresolved issue of recognition.









