Grand Lodge of Illinois
This year marks the founding of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois.
What is 1822?
These three pillars of Masonry are emphasized symbolically in Illinois ritual as supporting the lodge.
What are Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty?
This document, found in every lodge, outlines rules, disciplinary procedures, and officer duties.
What is the Illinois Book of Constitution and By-Laws?
The first Masonic lodge in Illinois was chartered in Kaskaskia under the jurisdiction of this state.
What is Pennsylvania?
This symbol, representing rectitude of conduct, is shown to a candidate during the Entered Apprentice degree.
What is the 24-inch gauge (or the square)?
This is the highest penalty that can be imposed by a Masonic trial in Illinois.
What is expulsion?
This is the sum of letters in MWGM Ferrell's middle name and the current amount of elected Grand Lodge Officers for the MWGL of AF&AM of Illinois.
What is 10?
4 (Bert) + 6 (MWGM, DGM, SGW, JGW, GT, GS)
This Illinois city hosted the first meeting of the Grand Lodge of Illinois in 1822.
What is Vandalia?
In Illinois ritual, this dramatic and allegorical story is central to the Master Mason degree.
What is the Legend of Hiram Abiff?
This vote threshold is required to amend the by-laws of a subordinate Illinois lodge.
What is a two-thirds vote of members present