
Why Is St. John the Patron Saint of Freemasonry?
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.
When fire threatened the Kern River Valley, the local lodge sprang into action.
He may not be a household name, but artist Millard Sheets was behind a Masonic icon.
Meet a Japanese-born airbrush artist whose lowrider murals are the talk of the town.
At more and more California lodges, a new generation is entering the officer’s line.
How a Filipino culture of generosity informs one approach to Masonic relief.
What is Freemasonry? It’s an age-old question—and very often, the answer, too.
Masonic lodges aren’t the only groups descended from ancient trade guilds.
Grand Master Randy Brill on what small-town lodges can teach us all.
For centuries, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist have been the patron saints of Freemasonry. But why?
An archival Masonic baseball jersey reveals a colorful American history of Freemasonry, lodges, and baseball.
These colorful Masonic destinations are on the must-see list of every Masonic traveler and admirer of the craft.
Examining the divisive issue of religion that’s unified the fraternity.
Exploring the rich cultural traditions of global Masonic attire, Masonic aprons, and other costumes of Freemasonry.
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