Table of contents:
- History of Freemasonry
- The way is closed for women in Freemasonry
- Masonic symbols are associated with construction topics
- In Russian capitals, you can conduct a guided tour of Masonic sights
- Masons have secret signs
- Freemasons call non-masons "profane"
- Among the Russian masons were Pushkin and Kerensky
Video: Interesting facts about Freemasons in Russia
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
On January 13, 1822, the activities of all secret societies and Masonic lodges were banned in Russia, and in 2007 the most mysterious organization in the world reopened its lodge in Russia. Today it already includes about 400 people. In our review, facts about Freemasons in Russia.
Freemasonry, which has a history of 300 years, and today remains the most closed organization. Masons are credited with untold riches, incredible influence in the world, secret conspiracies, revolutions and the overthrow of rulers.
History of Freemasonry
Freemasonry began in London on June 24, 1717. On that day, 4 lodges, which included artisans and which were named after the taverns where the artisans gathered - "Apple", "Crown", "Grape Brush", "Goose and Baking Tray" - united and became the Grand Lodge of London. Later, nobles, businessmen and intellectuals began to join the brotherhood of "free masons". Members of the lodge celebrate this day as the main Masonic holiday.
Some historians argue that Freemasonry appeared in Russia in the middle of the 18th century, and its founders were Peter I and his associates Franz Lefort and Patrick Gordon. But this version has no documentary evidence.
The way is closed for women in Freemasonry
It is known that the Russian Masonic lodge meets once a month. A candidate for Freemasonry must have recommendations of 2-3 "brothers". A prerequisite is to pass the “blindfold survey” (before our eyes). The main question that the applicant is asked is his motives for joining the lodge. Voting takes place with white and black balls. If the candidate scored 3 black balls, then access not only to the Masonic, but also to any other secret lodge is closed for him.
At a meeting of the lodge, its current members read reports of a moral and philosophical nature, the so-called "architectural works". After the official part - agapa (dinner). The first toast is surely raised by the Freemasons for Russia, the second - for the President of Russia, and the third - for the box. Women are not accepted as "free masons".
Masonic symbols are associated with construction topics
Masonic symbols are mostly associated with construction topics: a ruler and a plumb line are a symbol of the equality of estates, a hammer is a symbol of the fact that members of the lodge do not abandon profane life, a compass is a symbol of the public, a goniometer is a symbol of justice. In addition, five-pointed and six-pointed stars, a triangle with an all-seeing eye placed inside, a round hat, a coffin, a skull, bones, a stone, and so on are considered Masonic symbols.
Masonic symbols can be seen on Russian medals and coins of the Tsarist era. It is believed that the coat of arms the USSR contains several Masonic symbols at once. The hammer is one of the main attributes of Freemasonry, the sickle is a symbol of death, and the intersection of these two symbols is interpreted as the establishment and retention of the power of the Freemasons with the help of the most cruel and bloodiest repressions. Adherents of this version interpret the ears of wheat as a symbol of wealth, money and prosperity.
If we talk about other countries, then the Masonic sign is also on the US dollar bill. However, the affiliation of most American presidents to Freemasonry today is beyond doubt.
On the Ukrainian 500 hryvnia banknote - "All-Seeing Eye". This element is part of the "Pythagorean Triangle" drawing by the Ukrainian poet and philosopher Hryhoriy Skovoroda. On the Ukrainian 1 hryvnia coin (2001 issue) there is an acacia, which is a sacred tree of the Freemasons and denotes immortality.
In Russian capitals, you can conduct a guided tour of Masonic sights
Connoisseurs of Moscow architecture are sure that it is quite possible to organize a "Masonic Moscow" tour in the Russian capital. Buildings with Masonic symbols, erected in the 18th century by the architect-Mason Vasily Bazhenov, have survived to our time: the Tsaritsyno estate and the Putevoy Tsar's Palace on the Leningradskoye Highway. There are Masonic signs on the mansion of the famous Mason Prince Gagarin in Gagarinsky Lane, and on the old building of Moscow State University on Mokhovaya.
But still the most Masonic city in Russia is St. Petersburg. In the cultural capital of Russia, several thousand Masonic artifacts have been preserved today: the Stroganov Palace, the Kazan Cathedral, the Mikhailovsky Castle, the domes of the Trinity Cathedral - each of these buildings has Masonic signs and symbols.
Masons have secret signs
None of the Masonic lodges will accept a visiting Mason without a letter of recommendation or a phone call from the “fraternal lodge”. Finding a stranger in their circle, the Masons, warning each other, say: "It is raining." World Pioneer Organization Call "Be Ready!" is a purely Masonic motto.
Freemasons call non-masons "profane"
The word "layman" in relation to non-members of the secret lodge, Masons use in its original sense - "pro fane", which means "standing at the door." This indicates that the person is not privy to the secrets of the Order. Therefore, "layman" among the Masons is not an offensive word. And Ozhegov's dictionary interprets this word as "ignorant in any area."
Among the Russian masons were Pushkin and Kerensky
There is no algorithm for calculating a person's membership in the Masonic lodge. This secret organization keeps the lists of its members in the strictest confidence. If the person himself has not openly confirmed that he is in the lodge, then it is impossible to get a reliable answer to the question of Freemasonry.
According to unconfirmed reports, the Masons were Pushkin, Kutuzov, Radishchev, Suvorov, Fonvizin, Karamzin, Muravyov-Apostol, Ryleev, artist Bryullov, Petlyura, composer Rimsky-Korsakov, princes Volkonsky, Golitsyns, Vyazemsky, Trubetskoy, Kurakin, Razumovsky.
Interesting factThe favorite composer of the Masons is Mozart. According to legend, he was poisoned because he revealed Masonic secrets in his "Magic Flute". When "The Magic Flute" is performed at the Vienna Opera, several dozen people in the hall always stand up - they are Masons.
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