Today in Co-Masonic History
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qosApril 4 is the anniversary of the formation of the first truly co-ed masonic order.
My order, Universal Co-Masonry, is a descendent of Le Droit Humain.
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– First Grand Lodge for Men & Women –
On April 4, 1893, the world’s first Freemasonic Grand Lodge dedicated to the Initiation of both men and women as equals, was consecrated in Paris, France by Georges Martin, Maria Deraismes, and fourteen others. This Grand Lodge was formed under the original name, “Grande Loge Symbolique Écossaise Mixte de France Le Droit Humain” ([MixedGender] Scottish [Rite] Grand Lodge of France, Human Rights), which was later changed to the current name, “The International Order of Freemasonry for Men and Women Le Droit Humain”.
For 126 years, L.D.H. has been at the Freemasonic forefront of progressive universality and open-inclusiveness. Not only was it the first Masonic Order to institutionally and constitutionally Initiate women into authentic Freemasonry, but it has also always accepted as members, people of good character and conduct, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, or sexual preference/ orientation. Even more, L.D.H. honors the absolute freedom of conscience, philosophy, religion, belief, and opinions of its members, all of whom truly come from all walks of life.
Today, Le Droit Humain has Lodges, Jurisdictions, and Federations in more than 50 countries and continues to work toward Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity!!!
My order, Universal Co-Masonry, is a descendent of Le Droit Humain.
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– First Grand Lodge for Men & Women –
On April 4, 1893, the world’s first Freemasonic Grand Lodge dedicated to the Initiation of both men and women as equals, was consecrated in Paris, France by Georges Martin, Maria Deraismes, and fourteen others. This Grand Lodge was formed under the original name, “Grande Loge Symbolique Écossaise Mixte de France Le Droit Humain” ([MixedGender] Scottish [Rite] Grand Lodge of France, Human Rights), which was later changed to the current name, “The International Order of Freemasonry for Men and Women Le Droit Humain”.
For 126 years, L.D.H. has been at the Freemasonic forefront of progressive universality and open-inclusiveness. Not only was it the first Masonic Order to institutionally and constitutionally Initiate women into authentic Freemasonry, but it has also always accepted as members, people of good character and conduct, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, or sexual preference/ orientation. Even more, L.D.H. honors the absolute freedom of conscience, philosophy, religion, belief, and opinions of its members, all of whom truly come from all walks of life.
Today, Le Droit Humain has Lodges, Jurisdictions, and Federations in more than 50 countries and continues to work toward Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity!!!
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Date: 2019-04-05 07:46 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2019-04-05 07:53 pm (UTC)If he has questions, you can put him in touch with me.
LDH is great too, of course. . . ;-)
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Date: 2019-04-05 08:10 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2019-04-05 08:30 pm (UTC)