Welcome to 218's site providing information on the
Victorian Lodge of Research.
These pages seek to reach out to various online audiences with the Victorian Lodge of Research's offerings. I am currently (June-July 2008) in the process of moving the official site to this one - so ask for your indulgence during this changover period. The details herein should, however, be correct.
The Victorian Lodge of Research • 218 has long claimed for itself the following dedication and, in my personal opinion, successfully meets the challenges these present:
The lodge is dedicated to Masonic research and the diffusion of Masonic knowledge; it seeks to uphold the great tradition of the Craft and the promotion of interest in all that constitutes Freemasonry. It sets no limits to its research, except it be within masonic bounds; it addresses the problems that confront the Craft today and confronts the challenge of the future. Finally, the Lodge holds the view that, in the ultimate interests of the craft, no opinion be stifled, provided it be advanced in the true masonic spirit.
'218', as we affectionately refer to our research Lodge, offers a spirit of pleasurable engagement in furthering the Light that is Freemasonry. If in Melbourne, consider attending and judging for yourself. If the length of your Masonic cabletow prevents attendance, consider the Correspondence Circle.
Jean-Michel David, PM
Victorian Lodge of Research
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Jean-Michel David
webmaster
Image from 2006 following a demonstration of an early French Masonic Ritual
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This month at 218
Friday 22nd August
Comparative Ritualism and the Vic. Lodge of Research
Bro Graeme Love
Synopsis:
forthcoming
7:30 pm, Friday 22nd of August 2008
Masonic Centre, 300 Albert St, East Melbourne
Costs (for South/dinner): $25
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coming up:
July
Eleusinian Mysteries
Bro Neil Cheney
August
Comparing Rituals
Bro Graeme Love
September
Masonic Education
Bro M. Hallam
October
Free Thinking
Bro P. Alexander
(218 Master)
for details, check the syllabus page. |
News
2007 Transactions
Titled Masonic Cravings, the 2007 volume of the Transactions of the Lodge of Research is now available. As either a full member or a Correspondence Circle Member you will have already received your copy. To peruse the papers included, visit the Transactions page:
> transactions page
Discussion Forum
A new development on this site is the establishment of a discussion forum. To be opened for the needs of the Certificate and Diploma courses, areas that remain hidden to non-participants, it is hoped that the general area becomes of usefulness to all Freemasons:
> forum
Correspondence Circle membership
The main benefit of correspondence circle membership is being in receipt of the annual transactions.
> further information
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