ABOUT
Cypress Lodge #295
Naples Florida
A Masonic lodge is more than a building; it is a living, breathing organization made up of and sustained by the members themselves. It is a tight-knit group of men who make solemn vows to one another and become comrades in Masonry and life.
A unique aspect of lodge life is the coming together of generations and differing backgrounds. To become a Mason, one only needs to be a man of good character and to believe in a God, whatever form that may take for each individual. What binds Freemasons together is our obligation to each other to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
Above all, a Masonic lodge represents open arms, a helping hand, and brotherly love to every Mason, anywhere, at any time.
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Our Degrees
The experience of becoming a member of a Masonic lodge is divided into three ceremonial stages known as “degrees.” These three degrees are loosely based upon the journeyman system, which was used to educate Medieval craftsmen. At each educational stage, a craftsman was required to achieve proficiency before moving to the next stage. Symbolically, the degrees represent the three stages of human development: youth, manhood, and age.
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A Secret Society?
Sometimes Freemasons are called a secret society. The exact origins of Freemasonry are obscure, since consistent written records of lodge meetings were not kept until the United Grand Lodge of England was established in 1717. While some of our history has been lost in the mists of time, freemasonry has continued to grow as a vibrant, international community of ethical men. Each member's initiation is deeply meaningful to them. Parts of our meetings and ceremonies are private to maintain their sacredness and decorum.
Looking for structure and belonging? Freemasonry provides modern men with a sense of brotherhood and shared values while also being accepting and dynamic.
