A “Lodge of the Holy Saints John”
Originally Lodges were dedicated to King Solomon, famous for the Temple which bears his name. Many Master Masons have been confused as to why we now dedicate our Lodges to “the Holy Saints John” and what the symbolism there is.
A Reverence for St. John the Baptist
Our Tyler prepared a short talk about the nature and person of Saint John the Baptist, one of the two patron saints of Masonry, a feast for whom is traditionally held in late June.
Why do we not cross in front of the altar?
Answering a time-old question of a particular quirk of American Freemasonry and its customs.
Why is it called a “Blue Lodge?”
An article in which we explore why Masonic Lodges are traditionally called “Blue Lodges” and the historical and allegorical significance thereof.
On the Hour (1992)
Recently we unearthed the first trestleboard written by the newly-installed Worshipful Master Fred Talmadge in February 1992. We wanted to share this history with you and so have reprinted his message and that from the Senior Warden. Master’s Message Brethren,...