Masonic bodies - Wikipedia
There are many organisations and orders which form part of the widespread fraternity of Freemasonry, each having its own structure and terminology. Collectively these may be …
Masonic Bodies. What Are They? – Freemasons Community
Masonic bodies comprise several groups such as lodges, chapters, councils, commanderies, and consistories. These, in turn, construct the fraternity of Freemasonry, also called Free and …
The Family of Freemasonry - Freemason Information
The OES is considered a part of the “masonic family,” and one of the “concordant bodies,” but it is not a feminine branch of free masonry for women. In its ritual, which is not the same as the …
Appendant and concordant bodies of Freemasonry
The fraternity of Freemasonry, also known as "Free and Accepted Masons," is organized by private groups of members variously known in English as lodges, chapters, councils, …
Freemasons For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Freemasons have their own lingo, like many organizations. They give special meaning to some common words and have terms you won’t hear anywhere but in a Masonic lodge. The …
14 Affiliate Bodies to Freemasonry (By Invitation Only)
Here's a complete list of the 14 concordant/appendant and affiliate bodies to Freemasonry you can join by invitation only. Recently we published some of the more popular …
Appendant and Concordant Bodies of Freemasonry - jl1.org
The basic Masonic body is the “Masonic lodge” or “Blue Lodge”, which alone can make a Mason, and confers the first three degrees in Masonry, being that of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, …
Freemasonry - Wikipedia
They represent the main bodies of Masonic governance in the United States, though both have experienced significant membership declines since their mid-20th century peaks. [42]
Be a Freemason | Family of Freemasonry
Beyond the symbolic lodge, there are a number of additional Masonic-affiliated organizations. The three most well-known appendant bodies are: Shriners International
Bodies of Masonry
The Masonic 'Family' has many parts and it can be confusing at times. We'll give you the basics along with some clarification.