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Why Is St. John the Patron Saint of Freemasonry?
December 20, 2022
For centuries, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist have been the patron saints of Freemasonry. But why?
History, tradition, and community loom large in California’s small-town lodges.
A HEROIC ACT OF MASONIC RELIEF
When fire threatened the Kern River Valley, the local lodge sprang into action.
THE ARTIST BEHIND THE L.A. SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE
He may not be a household name, but artist Millard Sheets was behind a Masonic icon.
MEMBER PROFILE: SHINJI HARA
Meet a Japanese-born airbrush artist whose lowrider murals are the talk of the town.
GEN Z IS IN CHARGE NOW
At more and more California lodges, a new generation is entering the officer’s line.
Donor Profile: Mike Tagulao
How a Filipino culture of generosity informs one approach to Masonic relief.
FOR MASONIC TRIVIA, JEOPARDY IS CLUED IN
What is Freemasonry? It’s an age-old question—and very often, the answer, too.
Freemasonry's Family Tree
Masonic lodges aren’t the only groups descended from ancient trade guilds.
EXECUTIVE MESSAGE: CIVIC CENTERS
Grand Master Randy Brill on what small-town lodges can teach us all.
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The Common Denominator
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