Grand Lodge of Norway

The Norwegian masonic order is a stand-alone, independent association of men in all professions from all over the country. We meet regularly on the Christian basis to work on our personality development and working in the tradition bound forms.

History

The Norwegian Order of Freemasons is the Masonic Grand Lodge of Norway. The first lodge was opened in 1749 and is still working. The Grand Lodge of Norway has followed the Swedish Rite since 1818, which requires its members to adhere to Christianity. During the union of Sweden-Norway, the Swedish-Norwegian king was Grand Master of the Order. The sovereign Grand Lodge of Norway was consecrated in 1891. As of 2005, the Order has 18,300 members.

The order is headquartered in Oslo, with a large building next to the Norwegian Parliament.

Structure

The foundation for our Masonic system is the first three degrees, which are called St John's, Craft or Blue Masonry where brothers receive the titles appropriate to their degree - I. Entered Apprenticeships II. Fellow Craft III Master Mason as in accordance with the art of building.

This is followed by St. Andrew's Masonry, which works within the IV, V and VI degrees.

The final section is the Chapter or Chivalric Masonry for the brothers of the VII - X degree.

A few brothers with special responsibility within the Order may receive titles like Knight and Commander of the Red Cross XI degree.

Principles

To show compassion and fellowship is an obligation for each human being, but a Free Mason is especially bound and must be most vigilant in this area.

Membership

To become a member of the Norwegian Order of Freemasons, which today has approximately 18,000 members, one must be sponsored by two members of the Order, one of whom must have obtained the degree of Master Mason. Those seeking admission must profess to the Christian faith, have reached the age of 24 and known to have stability in his daily life. Those seeking admission must profess to the Christian faith, have reached the age of 24 and known to have stability in his daily life.

Those interested in membership must make contact with a Free Mason he knows personally and who is willing to recommend him as a member. This application for membership should be a completely free decision; no one should be persuaded to become a member. This application for membership should be a completely free decision; no one should be persuaded to become a member. It is the case of a strong personal relationship. It is the case of a strong personal relationship.