The Secretive, Ritual Objects of Masonic Groups Though masonic fraternal groups have existed for centuries, their rites and methods have long been shrouded in secrecy. Lauren Moya Ford February 8 ...

Located on 71 West 23rd St on the 14th floor, the Livingston Masonic Library is open to the public on MWF 8:30am-4:30pm and Tuesday 12:00pm-8:00pm. If you want to take a tour, call at (212) 337 ...

So it is also in the Masonic world, with the only difference being that the reverence is increased many times over. I have seen excellent ritual work performed by brothers who were over the age of 90.

The only requirement for Masonic membership is a belief in God. The Masonic ritual is Bible-based, and a Bible sits on a stand in the center of the lodge hall. When meetings are taking place, Masonic ...

Opened in 1926, the Masonic Temple was designed by architect George Mason, and took six years and $6.5 million (about $87.9 million in today’s dollars) to build and furnish, Genther tells us.

So was John Wayne. Freemasonry came to Grand Forks in the 1870s and '80s. The Grand Forks Masonic Center was built in 1913 and often was called the Kem Temple, but not so much today.

The ritual dramas, which are hundreds of years old, add to the mystery of the society. The dramas, which are usually conducted during evening meetings, have baffled those who are not members.

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The first Masonic rite of “leveling the cornerstone” was performed in Edinburgh Scotland on Aug. 2, 1738 and has been a ritual performed at many buildings from the 18th century to modern times.