CONTEXTUAL HISTORY OF THE FREEMASONRY

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Who are Masons?

 

The largest and oldest fraternal organization in the world is known as the freemasons. Masons have diverse political ideologies and come from varied religious beliefs and believe in one god. The teachings and practices of the fraternal masons consist of an oath-bound society, it is devoted to brotherhood, fellowship, and moral discipline. Freemasons evolved from the stonemasons and builders of the middle ages. This organization has been secretive for hundreds of years. Freemasons are popularly known for their white aprons, arcane symbols, Masonic gloves, custom badges, masonic gifts, and the masonic cases

 

Freemasonry is a community that has given its contribution and has played relevant roles in historical revolutions, wars, and intellectual movements. The members who were included in the organization included engineers, politicians, engineers, scientists, and writers.

 

What is a Masonic lodge?

 

The masonic lodge which is known as the constituent lodge is the basic organizational unit of Freemasonry. However, for masons, it is not only an organizational unit but also a space for masons to breathe and live with the members of their community. The meetings are held here in a collective form which represents the masonic brotherhood that enjoys morality, charity, and obedience. Along with this different masonic symbols represent different relevant meanings.

 

 Top 8 common symbols that represent the masonic community as one united. 

 

1. The All-Seeing Eye: this masonic symbol is also known as the Eye of Providence or the Masonic eye and it is one of the most well-known Freemason symbols.

 

2. The Letter G: Masons represent themselves with the letter “G.” Now it is not specific what this letter “G” stands for, according to some researchers “G” stands for God, Geometry, and gnosis i.e., the knowledge of spiritual mysteries.

 

3. The Anchor and the Ark represent hope and peace against the stormy weather.

 

4. Squares and Compasses represent or are recognized as freemason symbols that remind freemasons to explore their desires and passions.

 

5. Masonic Blazing star is known as the pinnacle of the freemason’s journey.

 

6. Masonic Gavel represents two things. To begin with, one is to punctuate ideas and commands of order like a judge does in a court and the second is the masonic gavel which is a tool and represents pure, moral, and spiritual hearts.

 

7. The Acacia tree is incredibly durable and represents enduring and immortal souls.

 

8. The Ark of the Covenant represents god’s continued forgiveness of their transgressions.

 

 

 

WHERE TO FIND THE MASONIC GIFTS AND CASES?

 

Are you attending the lodge? And wondering what to gift your fellow brother at the lodge? Don’t overthink because the masonic collection brings you a wide range of Men’s Masonic gifts and masonic cases. The masonic collection brings you elegantly crafted masonic gifts and cases, including silver band Masonic Rings, Men's masonic Bracelet Silver, and the Black knights' templar Masonic ring two-toned, etc. 

 

The other wide variety of masonic gifts and masonic cases includes Masonic cufflinks, Masonic ties, Masonic rings, Regalia Cases, Men’s masonic gifts, Ladies' masonic gifts, Masonic Watches, and Masonic Bookmarks.

 

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