WELCOME TO LODGE PEACE 908
UNDER THE DIRECT JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANTIENT FREE
AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF SCOTLAND
And the Darkness comprehendeth it not,
neither can the Ignorant Man understand;
In the East a place full of Lights,
where reigns Silence, Harmony and Peace.
Consecrated May 1900
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW - OUR HERITAGE
Lodge Peace 908 - SC
Lodge Peace 908 is recognized as the oldest active Scottish working Lodge in Lebanon and the Middle East. Its charter was granted on May 1, 1900, by the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland. Historical records show that before 1908, the Lodge had nearly 200 members, comprising a diverse group of high-profile individuals such as politicians, religious figures, artists, scholars, and Europeans. The majority were tradesmen, followed by professors, doctors, students, and some clergymen.
Members of Lodge Peace No. 908 played a significant role in spreading Freemasonry in the region, contributing to the establishment and support of various other Lodges, including Lodge Kadisha 1002, Lodge Zahle 1047, and Lodge El Mizab 1130.
Explore more about the History of Scottish Freemasonry in Lebanon.
JOINING THE CRAFT
Becoming a Freemason
Asking an existing member is the usual method to join Freemasonry. If you know a member, express your interest in joining and inquire about petitioning for membership. If not, complete the application form and one of our members will contact you.
Please be patient as this process takes time.
VIRTUAL MUSEUM - OUR ANCESTRY
VIRTUAL MUSEUM
Step into history with Lodge Peace 908, the oldest continuously operating lodge in the Middle East.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
The Origin of the Craft
The Ancient Craft of Freemasonry remains of an obscure origin
There is much debate among Masonic scholars about the origins of modern Freemasonry. Some believe that it traces back to the followers of Pythagoras, while others suggest that the building of Solomon's Temple, with its Jewish names, emblems, and legends, may have been the starting point. Some assert that the Druids were the originators of the Craft, while still others propose that Herculaneum could be the birthplace, owing to the many similarities between the Collegia of the Romans and the Lodges of the operative Masons of the Middle Ages.
Another school of thought presents the possibility that the fraternity's roots lie with the Crusades, and more specifically, with the Knights Templar. This theory suggests that the Templars brought back esoteric knowledge from their travels to the East and incorporated it into their own order. When they were disbanded in the 14th century, it is believed that many of them found refuge within the ranks of the operative masons, who were then beginning to organize themselves into lodges. This blending of the Templar and Masonic traditions is thought to have given rise to the modern form of Freemasonry.
Regardless of its precise origins, Freemasonry has evolved into a complex and multifaceted organization, with a rich history and a range of philosophical and spiritual beliefs. Its members continue to uphold the values of brotherhood, charity, and service to humanity that have been central to the fraternity for centuries.
JOINING THE FRATERNITY
"No quarrels about religion or politics were to be tolerated in lodges. We are also of all Nations, Tongues, Kindreds, and Languages, and are resolved against all Politics, as what never yet conduced to the Welfare of the Lodge, nor ever will."
James Anderson- 1723,
Regular Vs Irregular Masonry
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING A LODGE
Historically, the foundation of Freemasonry worldwide rests on what is known today as "the Home Grand Lodges" or "the Home Constitutions," which comprise three Grand Lodges that came together, namely the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Scotland, the United Grand Lodge of England, and the Grand Lodge of Ireland, based on criteria known as basic principles for Grand Lodge recognition, which they codified and published on September 4, 1929.
All of these recognized bodies accept regular Freemasons from around the world, and they have visitation rights. These rights would not be available to members of irregular or unregistered bodies. Clandestine lodges are those that are not affiliated with any Grand Lodge.
The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland
KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR GRAND LODGE
The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland holds a special place in the history of Freemasonry. Established in 1736, it is the governing body that oversees all lodges and masonic activities throughout Scotland. The foundation meeting of the Grand Lodge was attended by representatives from about one-third of the lodges in Scotland, which highlights the importance and widespread influence of Freemasonry in Scottish society.
THE PRINCIPAL FOUNDATION
The Masonic Tenets
TEMPERENCE
Temperance, is that due restraint upon our affections and passions which renders the body tame and governable, and frees the mind from the allurements of vice.
Every Mason is then told that Temperance should be the constant practice of every Mason, as he is taught to avoid excess in all things, such as contracting any licentious or vicious habit, the indulgence of which might lead him to- suffer, or to lose his health, or cause him to lose his reputation.
FORTITUDE
Fortitude, is that quality of character which gives a person strength to withstand temptation and to bear all suffering in silence. Fortitude is a virtue, for it permits one to do his duty undisturbed by distractions. It is in great measure a frame of mind to regulate one’s words and deeds with courage and with determination.
Above all else, it also creates the mental attitude to bear one’s burden bravely when all other remedies fail.
PRUDENCE
Prudence, Is that principle which teaches us to regulate our lives and actions agreeably to the dictates of reason, and is that habit by which we wisely judge, and prudently determine, the effect of all things.
The application of Prudence to our everyday life means that we will use discretion in our acts and words; that we will use good judgment in what we say and do; and that we will act intelligently and with conscious regard of what the consequences will be.
JUSTICE
Justice, is that standard, or boundary of right, that enables us to render to every man his just due, without distinction. This virtue is not only consistent with divine and human laws, but is the very cement and support of our civil society.
Justice is the invariable practice of every Mason never to deviate from the minutest principle thereof. it constitutes real goodness, it is therefore represented as the perpetual study of an accomplished mason.
