I have learned about this unusual story of a XIX century woman Freemason, from an essay written by the Hungarian researcher and author László Vári. I believe it is a captivating account that deserves to be divulged by Tetraktys. The story is also available in Italian in my own blog, whereas the full original version … Continue reading The Masonic litigation of the Countess Barkóczy
Aside from Freemasonry and the Fraternal Orders like The Odd Fellows, there are Masonic-like societies all over the world that promote philanthropic causes. The Lions Club and The Rotary Club are two of the most well-known service organizations. Both were established in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. in the early 1900s and developed in Europe twenty years later. … Continue reading Rotary and Lions: two quasi masonic societies
Once in every year, on a specific date, each Masonic Lodge selects from its skilled Brethren a Mason who will officiate in the capacity of Master. The process of the installation comprises three parts. To begin with, the candidate has to come out the winner from a ballot; then he has to swear to conscientiously discharge his … Continue reading The Cowan in Freemasonry
Everyone has heard of the lovely Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas which are so widely performed throughout the English speaking world by amateur operatic companies, schools and grand opera houses, not to mention popular excerpts being constantly broadcast on radio. Of the fourteen comic operas they wrote together their most famous works are probably Trial … Continue reading Gilbert & Sullivan, famous musical Freemasons
There are only a handful of countries in the world that like Italy has had an almost uninterrupted presence of Jews on its soil. The Jewish community and its synagogue in Rome are even older than the Vatican and the Catholic Churches. In the year 70ac, the Jews in Rome were 40,000 out of a … Continue reading Jews and Jewish Freemasons – A great resource for Italy
Part 1; Part 2 When the independent National Grand Lodge “Lo Zelo” reconvened in June 1776, the office of Grand Master that had been left vacant by Francesco D’Aquino Prince of Caramanico , was filled by Prince Diego Naselli Prince D’Aragona. Both men were very close to Queen Caroline. In 1783 Naselli became also the … Continue reading Freemasonry in the 18th century Naples – Part 3
Part 1; Part 3 Queen Maria Amalia of Saxony [1] bore Charles VII [2] King of Naples three male children, but sadly the firstborn – Filippo, Duke of Calabria – was mentally retarded and could not ascend to the throne. When Charles VII moved to Spain in 1759 to be crowned its King, he, therefore, … Continue reading Freemasonry in the 18th century Naples – Part 2
In Victorian England, there was no other more fashionable resting place than the Cemetery of Kensal Green in North West London. It is a burial ground in my Borough that falls within my catchment and it adds an area of nobility to an already up and coming flourishing multi-ethnic area. Out of the quarter-million souls … Continue reading Royal Navy Mason & Explorer-Sir Albert Markham
Part 2; Part 3; The city of Naples lies on the west coast of the Italian peninsula, 120 miles south-east of Rome on a Bay that overlooks the Tyrrhenian sea. The name “Naples” – Napoli in Italian – derives from the Greek term “Neapolis” (Νεάπολις) which means “New City”. Neapolis was founded by Greek colonies … Continue reading Freemasonry in the 18th century Naples – Part 1
Before I enter into the subject of the masonic steps , I first wish to make my case for introducing compulsory Catechism in the Craft. Freemasons are told that it is their duty “to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge”. But as Freemasonry is a “peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated … Continue reading THE MASONIC STEPS
