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Welcome to 218's site providing information on the
Victorian Lodge of Research.
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, WM
Victorian Lodge of Research
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Jean-Michel David
W. Master & Webmaster
Image from 2006 following a demonstration of an early French Masonic Ritual
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This month at 218
Friday 26th June 2009
The Masonic Mirianne
W.Bro. Philip Carter N.S.W.
synopsis
Looking at the early 1720’s, we find a theme stressing religious tolerance underlying the newly created third degree. The theme invoked the Biblical example of the persecution of devotees of the Hebrew goddess Asherah, (represented by a “pillar” signifying stability).
Continental Freemasons enthusiastically picked-up the theme and continued its unfolding, while their English Brethren became distracted by the Antients and their Royal Arch degree (which at first conflicted with the earlier theme). With the help of significant images, we will trace that theme from its introduction in London, by Desaguliers and his fellow Calvinists, to France and over to America.
7:30 pm, Friday 26th of June 2009
Darebin Masonic Centre (Ivalda Temple)
40-42 Salisbury Ave
Ivanhoe
Costs (for South/dinner): $15
please note:
Meetings are henceforth at Ivalda (Cf map below)
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coming up:
Cf. full syllabus
June
Masonic Marianne
Bro P. Carter
open meeting
July
Leading Questions
Lodge members
August
Secrets of FM
Bro I. Presser
for details, check the syllabus page. |
News
2009 Meeting place
Please note that the Victorian Lodge of Research moved as of February 2009 due to the impending alterations to the Albert Street Centre. The Lodge determined, at its October 2008 meeting, that it will henceforth meet at:
Darebin Masonic Centre (Ivalda Temple)
40-42 Salisbury Ave
Ivanhoe
> Melways ref.: 31 D9
> view larger map
2010 ANZMRC
Tenth Biannual ANZMRC Conference
Western Australia
September 2010
> anzmrc 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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