Le Droit Humain - Nos Colonnes

International Order of Freemasonry for Men and Women "Le Droit Humain”

Even if it remains a minority, mixed Freemasonry is nonetheless well established throughout the world, and especially in Europe. There are thus many mixed Masonic obediences, including of course "Le...
July 29, 2024
Le Temple Maçonnique de Londres - Nos Colonnes

Freemasons' Hall London

The London Masonic Temple (Freemasons’ Hall), located at 60 Great Queen Street, not far from the Covent Garden area, is one of the most iconic Masonic buildings in the world....
July 22, 2024
Le Temple Maçonnique de Philadelphie - Nos Colonnes

Philadelphia Masonic Temple

While in continental Europe, Masonic Lodges usually meet in discreet locations that nothing marks on the outside, except sometimes the presence of the Square and Compasses, it is quite different...
July 15, 2024
Les tabliers du Rite Standard d’Écosse - Nos Colonnes

The Aprons of the Scottish Standard Rite

When visiting another Lodge, you may already have noticed Freemasons wearing an apron edged with tartan rather than a plain colour. This regalia often surprises Continental visitors, so far does...
June 24, 2024
Laïcité et franc-maçonnerie - Nos Colonnes

Secularism and Freemasonry

Secularism and Freemasonry, here is a subject that raises many a passion, particularly in France. Are secularism and Freemasonry indissolubly and necessarily linked? Do they have common origins? Is Freemasonry...
June 17, 2024
Le Secret en franc-maçonnerie - Nos Colonnes

Secret in Freemasonry

If there is one topic that has caused much ink to flow, it is indeed Secrecy in Freemasonry. The idea that there is a Secret in Freemasonry often intrigues, sometimes...
June 10, 2024
Le Rite de Schroeder - Nos Colonnes

The Schroeder Rite

Relatively little known in the world, the Schroeder Rite was developed in Germany from 1795 and was adopted by the  Grand  Lodge  of  Hamburg  in  1801  (some  sources  say  1811). ...
May 27, 2024
Qu’est-ce que la Maçonnerie de la Marque ? - Nos Colonnes

What is Mark Masonry ?

Mark Masonry is an independent Order of Freemasonry, which is conferred on Master Masons but actually deepens the degree of Fellowcraft. Mark Masonry is relatively unknown on the European continent,...
May 20, 2024
Le Grade d’Apprenti - Un regard historique - Nos Colonnes

The Entered Apprentice Degree - A Look at the Past

The Entered Apprentice Degree is the first in Freemasonry, which here adopts the customs of the ancient builders, not without, of course, modifying them slightly and adapting them to its...
May 13, 2024
L’origine du Mot MB en franc-maçonnerie - Nos Colonnes

The Origin of the MB Word in Freemasonry

The MB word in Freemasonry is one of the oldest and most enigmatic signs of the Master Mason degree. It appears very early in the manuscripts, in a variety of...
May 07, 2024
Le Rite d’York - Nos Colonnes

The York Rite

The York Rite is today one of the most important Masonic systems in the world, but also one of the least known to European Freemasons. Very widely practised in the...
April 29, 2024
La mort en franc-maçonnerie - Nos Colonnes

Death in Freemasonry

Death seems omnipresent in Freemasonry. Many Masonic regalia or ritual accessories are decorated with a skull and crossbones, particularly in the Master Mason degree. Does this mean that Freemasonry is...
April 22, 2024