En: Freemasonry in Bermuda

Freemasonry in Bermuda

Source: Lodge Civil and Military No. 726, G.R.S.

Introduction

As a result of an unusual administrative history Bermuda is fortunate to have lodges holding charters issued by Scottish, English and Irish Grand Lodges.

The history of Freemasonry in Bermuda dates from the late eighteenth century. Bermuda boasts the earliest charter issued by the Grand Lodge of Scotland for a lodge outside of the British Isles and a charter from the United Grand Lodge of England from approximately the same time.

A state of open fraternal camaraderie exists between Freemasons in Bermuda and the side-by-side differences in ritual and membership are generally thought of as adding to the great and rich diversity of interest and understanding of the Craft.

Bermudian lodges

working under the Scottish Constitution

• St. George
• Somer Isles
• Civil and Military

working under the English constitution

District Grand Lodge of Bermuda -

• Atlantic Phoenix Lodge # 224
• Prince Alfred Lodge # 233
• Lodge of Loyalty # 358
• The Broad Arrow Lodge # 1890
• Bermuda Installed Masters Lodge # 9271

working under the Irish Constitution

• Abercorn No 123
• Hannibal No 224
• Bermuda Garrison No 580 (IC)
• Friendship & Harmony No 894

Links

• Bermuda District Grand Lodge http://www.dglbda.org/bdalodges.html
• Lodge Civil and Military No. 726, G.R.S. http://civilandmilitary.org/node/10