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On the 7 th of June 1986, six Lodges of the Grand Lodge of Greece decided to denounce that Grand Lodge due to continued irregularities, illegal disciplinary procedures and infringement to higher degree bodies. Those Lodges were “Palaion Patron Germanos”, “Acropolis”, “Parthenon”, “Omonoia”, “Miaoulis” and “Pistis”. The representatives of these six Lodges, all present, appointed by the latter, after declaring unanimously the definite exit from the aforementioned federation, founded the National Grand Lodge of Greece, voted its first Constitution, and elected its first Council and Grand Master, Stephanos Paipetis.The inauguration ceremony was led by the late R.W.Bro. William R. J. Eve, Past Grand Deacon of the UGLE and first Deputy Grand Master of the National Grand Lodge of Greece in the city of Athens.
Dear Brothers,
I am informing you that on September 2, 2024, I took the initiative to contact the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Greece (GLG). My purpose was twofold: to introduce myself as the new Grand Master of the National Grand Lodge of Greece (NGLG), as we had not previously met, and to convey my intention to initiate discussions aimed at finding a common solution for the unity and progress of Greek Freemasonry.
My proposal included three alternative options:
a) mutual recognition of the two Regular Grand Lodges,
b) a joint declaration for the sharing of Masonic territory,
c) the initiation of discussions to create a United Grand Lodge from the two Regular Grand Lodges, with each maintaining its autonomy, sovereignty, history, and membership.
Moreover, as a gesture of respect toward the GLG, I suggested that the first Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Greece, should it be established, come from within their ranks.
The Grand Master of GLG stated that he would only consider the option of reunification and the absorption of the NGLG. My response was that 38 years of history cannot simply be erased, nor can the will of the 1,500 brothers of the NGLG who wish to continue, nor the 85 recognitions from Regular Grand Lodges around the world. I expressed my belief that in a process of compromise, each side should be willing to make concessions; however, my proposal was not accepted.
The conversation took place in a friendly atmosphere, though it did not bear fruit. We concluded the discussion with positive and amicable feelings. My efforts toward the advancement of Greek Freemasonry and the potential for all brothers, regardless of their Regular authority, to coexist, communicate, and mutually recognize each other, will continue. I declare that I am fully available and willing to work hard to realize any of my above proposals.
With respect,
The Grand Master
The Office of Grand Chancellor was established on Sept 21, 2021 and RW Bro. D.Sk. is the 3rd Grand Chancellor since May 20 ,2023. The Office’s mission is the worldwide settlement of external relations and the amity with intervisitation and communication and the exchange of Grand Representatives between Regular Grand Lodges for the benefit of the Freemasonry, following strictly the landmarks as referred in the constitution and specially as the duty is described in the rule , 19 of the Constitution.
Annual Communication
All Regular Grand Lodges are invited to be represented by their GM in The Annual Communication with the Investiture Ceremony and the Grand Festival of the National Grand Lodge of Greece is scheduled for May 17th, 2025.
Further details will be through official correspondence with the office of the Grand Chancellor. ( grand.chancelor@nglgreece.gr )
The National Grand Lodge of Greece has 77 Lodges under its jurisdiction. { IT WAS 65 IN 2023 and we accepted through affiliation and settlement, lodges Isotita, Europe, Spyridon Nagos, Dodoni etc from the other regular Grand Lodge.}
They are divided in:
Four Provincial Grand Lodges (PGL of Athens, PGL of Piraeus & Islands of the Aegean Archipelagos, and PGL of Ionian Islands, the PGL of Peloponnese & Western Greece)
One District Grand Lodge (DGL of Cyprus), and
Three Regional Groups of Lodges (Western Greece, Northern Greece and Central Greece).
Amongst them are:
Furthermore, the above referred Emulation Ritual, as in Greek was firstly published in January 1987 in Athens, by the NGLG and its a complete, faithful and bona fide Greek translation of the English ‘Emulation’ ritual as worked by the ”Emulation Lodge of Improvement for Master Masons” approved and printed in 1969 under the United Grand Lodge of England.
During the period 2023 – 2024, were initiated as Entered Apprentice, 192 new brethren through 36 Lodges.
The National Grand Lodge of Greece has 85 mutual recognitions with Regular Grand Lodges and Orients and participates in the :
World Masonic Conference of Regular Grand Lodges
European Grand Lodges Conference of Grand Masters
European Grand Lodges Conference of Grand Secretaries and Grand Chancellors
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SEPTEMBER 2024
THE INSTALLATION OF THE FIRST GRAND PRINCIPAL Elect, MEC Avron Jacobson MSA
THE SUPREME GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH AFRICA
September 19-22, 2024 ,San Salvador in El Salvador
COMACA LVII ,
GRAN LOGIA CUSCATLAN oriente de El Salvador
31st August 2024, at 14:00 hours, Tallinn , Estonia
Annual Convocation
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Freemasons of Estonia
