About Us
The Masonic Lodge St Andrew’s was consecrated on 29th November 2008 in Basle and is the 83rd Lodge on the Roll of the Grand Lodge ALPINA of Switzerland.
We differentiate ourselves from the other Swiss Lodges in that we work a Scottish Ritual in the English language. The name we chose was that of the Andrew the Apostle, the Patron Saint of Scotland. He was known as the ‘Protocletus’ or the First-called, and he was the elder brother of Simon Peter, (Saint Peter).
We not only charge our Brethren to exploit their intellectual and characteristic potentialities
But also to continuously make a daily advancement in masonic knowledge, so that we can cultivate the spectre of tolerance towards our fellow men. Our aim is to motivate our members to promulgate their intellectual abilities by means of dialogue, charity and benevolence, so as to promote the masonic ideals of brotherly love, relief and truth.
As to date, our Lodge has a membership of 55 brethren of multicultural origins and 26 different nationalities
General Information
In Basel there are 6 other Lodges operating under the GLSA, 1 German Lodge operating under The Grand Lodge of of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Germany and 1 Ladies Lodge operating under the ‘Schweizerische Frauen-Grossloge’, all of whom convene at the Byfangweg 13, 4061 Basle, on various days of the week.
To contact one or the other of these Lodges or for further information look up Basler Logen
All recognized Lodges in Switzerland are on the Roll of The Grand Lodge ALPINA of Switzerland, domiciled in Berne, www.freimaurerei.ch
If you are interested, you are welcome to participate at our Informal Gatherings, without commitment, thereby having the opportunity to learn more about Freemasonry. The dates of these informal gatherings are in our Working Plan.
What is Freemasonry
The Grand Lodge of Scotland issues the following information on its web site:
Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies and which originated in Scotland. Below we explain Freemasonry as it exists under the Grand Lodge of Scotland which is the corporate body governing Freemasonry in Scotland and Scottish Masonic Lodges in many other parts of the world.
The explanation may correct some misconceptions
Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas. These remain substantially the same form used in Scottish stonemasons lodges, and use Scottish stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.
The Essential Qualification for Membership
The essential qualification for admission into and continuing membership is a belief in a Supreme Being. Membership is open to men of any race or religion who can fulfil this essential qualification and who are of good repute.
Freemasonry and Religion
Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. The one essentail qualification menas that Freemasonry is open to men of many religions and it expects and encourages them to continue to follow their own faith. It is not permitted for Freemasons to discuss religion at Masonic meetings.
The Three Great Principles
For many years Freemasons have followed three great principles:
Brotherly Love
Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures.
Relief
Freemasons are taught to practise charity and to care - not only for their own - but also for the community as a whole, both by charitable giving and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.
Truth
Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives. Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life.
A Freemason is encouraged to do his duty first to his God (by whatever name he is known) through his faith and religious practice; and then, without detriment to his family and those dependent on him, to his neighbour through charity and service. None of these ideas is exclusively Masonic, but all should be universally acceptable. Freemasons are expected to follow them.
Links
Grand Lodge Links
Lodges in the Basle Region
Freundschaft und Beständigkeit Nr. 4
Zum Fels am Rhein Nr. 5
Osiris Nr. 6
Panta Rhei Nr. 47
Zur Dreiländerecke Nr. 55
Zu den Sieben Rosen Nr. 64
Aurum Nostrum (D)
Kette der Hoffnung (Womens Lodge)
English speaking Lodges in Switzerland
Masonry Universal Lodge No. 40, Geneva
Cosmopolitan Lodge No. 43, Zurich
St. George's Lodge No. 85, Morges
Event Calendar 2023
Contact
Please contact us if you have any questions about our St. Andrew's Lodge No. 83 or about Freemasonry in general: webmastersalb@gmail.com
We meet at:
Freimaurerloge Zur Brudertreue
Frey-Herosé-Strasse 12
5000 Aarau
Please contact us before you plan a vist!