Oriental Lodge No. 33, Grand Lodge of Illinois

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Oriental Lodge # 33 Raises two Brothers to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason

We celebrate an incredible milestone for our brethren at Oriental Lodge #33, as two outstanding Fellowcrafts were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason last night. This solemn event marks the culmination of their journey through the degrees of Freemasonry.

Congratulations to these newly raised Master Masons, who have displayed dedication, persistence, and a true commitment to the teachings of our noble craft, both having done the lodge required long form catechisms for proficiency, and understanding of our ritual's lessons.

As we reflect on the occasion, let us remember the role we all play in the growth and development of our brethren and craft. The strength of our fraternity lies in our collective support, guidance, and encouragement as we pursue our shared quest for personal improvement informed by the allegories of our ritual.

In Freemasonry, we discover the true sense of brotherhood, by learning to understand and appreciate the differences in others while working together for a common good.

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."

-Albert Pike

Anthony Popelka