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The mission of Freemasonry
The mission of Freemasonry is to promote a way of life that binds like minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences; by teaching the great principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth: and, by the outward expression of these, through its fellowship, its compassion and its concern, to find ways in which to serve God, family, country, neighbors and self.
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L'Union Royale
Lodge number 1
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Lucky is he, who knows this
(device
of L'Union Royale)
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Historical Buildingstones
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The
Lodge was founded on the 19th of November 1734. It started with the
name "Loge du Grand Maître des Provinces Unies et du ressort
de la Généralité". On the 26th of May 1749
it took the name "L'Union". And finally on 31th of March
1757 the Lodge "La Royale" and the Lodge "L'Union"
united. After that the name of the Lodge was "L'Union Royale".
Quite a story could be told about the 263 years following the founding
of this Lodge. With the occasion of its 250 years excistance, in 1984,
a book was written named: " Gelukkig hij, die dit weet"
(Lucky is he, who knows this). It was written by drs. W. Birza (ISBN
9024780632). The history of the Lodge in broad context is described
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The Lodge
now
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L'Union
Royale is the oldest Lodge in The Netherlands (Lodge number 1).
A rich tradition, filled with happenings and histories, is the foundation
of the Lodge. In addition to tradition, spirituality and friendship
play an important role. There is a wide diversity in age, occupation,
background and views within L'Union Royale. The atmosphere is broad-minded
and lively, colouring the Lodge. Approximately 20 to 30 persons
come to each meeting. The meetings are sprightly, studious, refreshing
and stimulating. A good, pleasant conversation is always possible.
By being yourself, you make friends for a lifetime. A nice way to
develop oneself! Panta rhei, or, everything flows, all is in motion.
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Meetings
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L'Union Royale meet eachother every Tuesday-evening, except during summer
and winterrecess. The meetingplace is the Lodgebuilding in The Hague, 2de
Sweelinckstraat 131. Usually the meeting starts at 20.00 hours. Information
about activities and dates can be found in the Program of Meetings, which
is supplied to the members every month. Several times a year the Lodge organizes
an evening for interested persons. Non-members of the Lodge can get acquainted
with the Freemasonry in general and the Lodge L'Union Royale in particular. |
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More Information
about Freemasonry
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course there is much more information about Freemasonry available on the
Internet. There are several interesting links
about Freemasonry in The Netherlands (in Dutch), but also international
links as well.
When you're
a member of a Lodge, it is interesting to go to the meetings of other
lodges (the link 144 lodges.... takes you there). It
will give you the feeling of coming home. The same mutual cordiality,
recognition of customs and sharing of experiences lies at the root of
this feeling.
Should you
wish more information about the Lodge L'Union Royale, evenings for interested
persons or Freemasonry, please feel free to send an email to the secretary
of the Lodge.
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