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The French Rite "Groussier"
Nowadays, the term "French Rite" refers to several Masonic Rites, such as the Traditional French Rite, the Restored Modern French Rite, the Philosophical French Rite, the Ancient Observant French Rite...
Origins and influence of the Grande Loge Féminine de France
The Grande Loge Féminine de France has the immense privilege of being the first all-female Masonic Obedience in history. If women have ever had access to Masonic lodges, it was...
The Masonic Trowel: A Symbol of Political Origin?
Among the best-known symbolic tools of Freemasonry — the Square, the Compasses, the Level or the Plumb Rule — some seem self-evident, so natural does their presence in the rituals...
The English Emulation Style, or Emulation Rite
Relatively little known on the Continent, the Emulation Rite intrigues as much as it baffles. Presented as a rite in its own right, it does not, however, match what European...
Interview with : Christophe Ravel, Most Respectable Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Switzerland (GOS)
Christophe Ravel Most Respectable Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Switzerland (GOS) When were you initiated? What has been your journey in Freemasonry? I was initiated on February 26,...
Justice and Freemasonry
Because it binds together social ties and inner uprightness, justice in Freemasonry is neither an ornament nor a convenient word. It runs through the legend of the degrees, governs the...
Masonic Gavels
While, in the eyes of the general public, Freemasonry is most often associated with the Square and Compasses, other tools nonetheless play an equally central role in the initiatic tradition....
The Origins of the Rectified Scottish Rite: The Genesis of a Christian and Spiritualist Masonic Current
The Rectified Scottish Rite holds a singular place in the history of Freemasonry. Born in the 18th century, it combines the spirit of the Enlightenment with the impulse of Christian...
The Lacs d'Amour: Origins, Symbolism and Meaning
The Lacs d’Amour (love knot) in Freemasonry is a discreet motif, yet it appears everywhere: on tracing boards, Masonic aprons, gloves and ritual jewels. At first glance, it is nothing...
The Plumb Rule in Freemasonry
The plumb rule in Freemasonry is far more than a simple tool for technical checking. From the very threshold of the Lodge, it stands out as a discreet yet essential...
The Origin of the Masonic Apron
The Masonic apron is something we take for granted. It is there from the very first meeting. It accompanies initiation, marks the degrees, sets the offices apart. We tie it on...
Les Templiers, ancêtres des francs-maçons ?
Les Templiers ! Ce nom à lui seul fait rêver et évoque une épopée chevaleresque, une fin dramatique, mais aussi des promesses de trésors enfouis et de secrets bien gardés. Les Templiers font toujours recette dans la littérature d’aventure, le cinéma, les jeux vidéos, et bien sûr la littérature ésotérique.
