R.·.L.·. Pace et Harmonium nº.96

In a nutshell: 2B1ASK1, which means, “To be a Mason you have to ask a Mason.” … 

The Grand Lodge of Portugal currently has more than 3,300 members spread over 155 lodges working different Masonic Rites: Ancient and Accepted Scottish, Emulation, York, Rectified Scottish, Adonhiramite. Being part of Freemasonry implies an analysis process that, in case of success, will end with the initiation of the candidate.

Entering:

Entry into Freemasonry is based on a free, individual and responsible decision. Freemasonry does not proselytise in any way, therefore any application should emanate from the will and conviction of the applicant.

The Grand Lodge of Portugal / Grand Lodge Regular of Portugal is an institution open to all who are interested in knowing a little more about Freemasonry, either out of curiosity or because they are considering applying for admission. We consider it highly recommended to have sufficient knowledge of the principles and purposes of Freemasonry to be able to make a free and informed decision.

Requirements to be a Freemason:

• To be a FREE person, because the request for initiation into Freemasonry should be a consequence of the innate individual freedom, away from any pressure, influence, dependency or circumstance that restricts it.
• To be a person OF GOOD COSTUMS, that is to say, trustworthy, honest in private life, in the way he works and of good reputation.
• To believe in the creative principle, which the Freemasons, always respecting the freedom of the individual before any particular belief, point out as the GREAT ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE.
• In addition, to be a member it is necessary to be male, over 21 years old, without distinction of nationality, social group or religion, have a minimum capacity to understand the philosophical concepts of the Order.

Entrance procedure:

An applicant must be recommended by a member of a Lodge, or apply directly to the Grand Lodge (gs@gllp.pt) for further entry information, which will be forwarded to a Lodge that will make the enquiry process.

If You don’t know a member of a Lodge in person for sure You can get to know us. Like every Masonic Lodge worldwide our Lodge hosts various public events & socials as listed in the “Upcoming Events & Socials” section above. Just get in contact with us to communicate Your interest and join us for an enjoyable and relaxed afternoon or evening. As being a Freemason also means joining both our regular meetings as well as our Lodges of Instruction as often as possible, it is advantageous to live in the Portimão area, or at least in the Algarve.

Some basic principles to be accepted into the Order:

• Have available time to participate in the sessions and the “life” of obedience.
• Have an ethical coherence with their ideals inside and outside the Order.
• Want to work for moral progress, reason, justice, tolerance, love of neighbour and a right conscience.
• Assume the commitment to the Order and its members in the study, assimilation and deepening of the principles, values and ancestral uses of Freemasonry, in order to make effective the initiatic legacy that is transmitted to them.
• Not to have as a motive for candidacy any kind of intention in directly or indirectly obtaining material or any other type of advantage, other than spiritual.