regular grand lodge of florida
About Us
About Freemasonry
Freemasonry stands as one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organizations, with roots deeply embedded in the traditions of medieval stonemasons who constructed our cathedrals and castles.
It is from these origins that many of the well-known elements of Freemasonry emerge. In medieval times, stonemasons traveled to find work in different locations. To showcase their qualifications, they used grips, words, and signs to set themselves apart from unqualified builders.
Freemasonry employs building analogies to teach its members how to lead productive lives that benefit their communities. While medieval stonemasons wore aprons and gloves to protect themselves while shaping rough pieces of stone, today’s Freemasons meet to build friendships and communities instead of cathedrals and castles.
Making Good Men Better.
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Its members share a common goal of helping each other become better men. Its body of knowledge and system of ethics is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, faith, country, and fraternity.
Its roots go back centuries and its members are diverse: high profile leaders, physicians, construction workers, farmers…and maybe you.
Ancient…and modern.
We’re united by three ancient and fundamental principles—brotherly love, charity and truth—that are made relevant to the 21st century through the personal development, good works and social connections available to our members in the 550+ lodges across Ontario.
Great benefits…for you and the world.
Freemasonry offers much to its members—the opportunity to grow, the chance to make a difference and the means to build a better world for our children. It offers the chance to socialize and work with men who have the same values and ideals.
We strengthen and improve our character by learning and practicing basic virtues of fraternal love, charity, and truth. Our principles extend far beyond our interactions with each other, and we strive to apply them to our daily lives.
