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The Dionysos Lodge was formed following a substantial increase in membership applications to the Agapinor Lodge 8905.

04/11/2026

Congratulations to W.Bro Ray Hynes for organising the Teddies For Living Care quiz night at Gustoso’s restaurant last night and raising over €4,000 . Thanks also to Bro Savvas and all those who attended and make it a success

03/11/2026

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Recommended reading:

03/11/2026

Mentor Notes:

Progression:

The effort of moving from the Rough to the Smooth Ashlar, requires a focussed effort, by using the right tools to achieve perfection.

02/11/2026

Mentor Notes:
Another Royal Brother

01/11/2026

Mentor Notes:

Our ceremonies refer to Royal connections and relationships. Here is one of the most famous British monarchs who was a senior Brother.

This historic photograph, taken around 1895, shows Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841–1910), later King Edward VII, wearing the elaborate ceremonial regalia of Freemasonry. His attire includes an ornate Masonic apron decorated with gold embroidery, a ceremonial collar bearing the insignia of his office, and elaborately decorated cuffs or gauntlets. These garments and symbols reflected his senior position within British Freemasonry.

Albert Edward was initiated into Freemasonry in Sweden in 1868. He subsequently became Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) in 1874, succeeding the Marquess of Ripon. During his leadership, he became one of the most prominent royal figures associated with British Freemasonry and helped increase the organization's public visibility during the Victorian era.

The portrait provides a glimpse of the ceremonial traditions of British Freemasonry during the late Victorian period. The apron, collar, jewel and other decorations were elements of formal Masonic dress associated with rank and office, rather than ordinary military or royal uniform. The intricate embroidery and ceremonial accessories reflect the traditions and visual symbolism of Victorian-era Freemasonry.

His position as Grand Master continued until 1901, when he succeeded his mother, Queen Victoria, and ascended the British throne as King Edward VII on 22 January 1901. Following his accession, he stepped down from the Grand Master position, which was subsequently held by his younger brother, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, from 1901 to 1939. He ruled until his death on 6 May 1910, marking the beginning of the Edwardian era.

The image archive Granger dates this particular half-length portrait to approximately 1895 and credits it to INTERFOTO / Sammlung Rauch. The individual photographer is not identified in that catalogue record. A separate portrait of Albert Edward in Masonic regalia, held by the Royal Collection Trust, is catalogued as dating from approximately 1880–1899 and credited to William and Daniel Downey (RCIN 52989).

Source: Museum of Freemasonry; Royal Collection Trust, RCIN 52989; Granger Historical Picture Archive, INTERFOTO / Sammlung Rauch; United Grand Lodge of England
Colorized by The Marines Story.

29/10/2026

The Dionysos Lodge annual children’s Christmas Party where members, family and friends donate presents for children at Christmas time,across the age range, so that those Children who would otherwise not receive any gifts of presents, have something. Please come along and / or donate 🎅🎄🧑‍🎄🌲

29/10/2026

Mentor Notes:

Who or what was Tubal- cain?

Symbolism:

Tubalcain stands for craft, transformation and the Gateway to Masonic knowledge.

Tubal-cain is treated as the archetypal master artificer in Masonic tradition.
- The blacksmith and self improvement.
• He represents mastery of craft and industry “ grand master of all artificers”.
• The forge represents personal refinement ; raw material transformed into art like a Mason refining himself.
• He embodies labour and skill, not wealth - A Freemasons labour is to acquire truth.

Initiation,duality and transmission:

In rituals, Tubal-cain represents thresholds and paradox of knowledge.

• Used as a password in degrees, signifying regeneration and work on all three planes.
• Linked to pillars and metallurgy: fire/forging as transformation, and strength paired with wisdom.
• Seen as a Promethean figure who tames matter but also carries the potential risk of violence and cursed inheritance.

The 19th Century Masonic author - Albert Mackey, who wrote “A Lexicon of Freemasonry” and “The Symbolism of Freemasonry” wrote about Tubal-cain in a number of ways;
- He treats Tubal-cain as a biblical model for Masonic Labour and industry.
• He called him the first to work in iron and brass who introduced many arts into society which tended towards its improvement and civilisation.
• He believed that Tubal-cain could be looked upon as our Masonic ancestor due to contributions to craft work.
• He wrote that Tubal-cain is the ‘Vulcan’ of the Pagans who was thought to be closely connected to ancient Freemasonry.

In “The Symbolism of Freemasonry” he did an analysis of the name and how others used and described it.
• He noted that many etymologists identified Tubal-cain with Vulcan and used Wellfords derivation as “The Lord of the Blacksmiths”.
• He critiqued the Anglo/French systems that both derived the name for Tubal-cain from Hebrew to mean “worldly possessions “, as a forced and inaccurate interpretation.
• He tied the Tubal-cain to the ‘spurious” line of ancient mysteries saying “Vul-can” is a modified version of “Baal-can”.
• He referred to Tubal-cain’s reputation as an artificer, and that he symbolised labour, and that a Freemasons labour is to acquire truth, and NOT ‘worldly possessions’, and not a symbol of wealth.

For Mackey, Tubal-cain represented industry, the improvement of society, and the Masonic idea to improve oneself.

28/10/2026

Brethren, an invite from our Brothers in St. Hilarion Lodge.

25/10/2026

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Freemasonry is NOT a religion:-

Can the head of a major world church also be a dedicated Freemason? 📜✨
Meet Bro. Geoffrey Francis Fisher, the 99th Archbishop of Canterbury (1945–1961)—the man who crowned Queen Elizabeth II and served as an active member of Old Reptonian Lodge No. 3725.
A common misconception is that Freemasonry is a religion. In truth, Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for one. It has no dogma, no theology, and offers no path to salvation.
Instead, Freemasonry is a universal fraternity built on morality, brotherly love, and truth.
Because it leaves religious worship entirely to the individual's conscience, it does not divide people by creed.
Instead, it unites men of all peaceful faiths—Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and beyond—under one shared foundation: a belief in a Supreme Being.
It doesn't replace a person’s faith; it encourages them to stand together as brothers.
What’s one myth about history you wish more people understood? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

23/10/2026

Dear Brethren, Families and Friends,
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for our annual Children’s Christmas Party!

When: Saturday 5th December 2026, 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Where: Kamares Club, Tala, Paphos

Everyone is welcome, so please bring along your family and friends. We ask each guest to bring a present for a child aged between 1 and 14. It would be a great help if you could write on the outside of the present whether it is for a girl, a boy or unisex, along with the relevant age group.

You can bring your present with you on the night, or, as in previous years, drop it off at Coral Bay Divers if that is more convenient. If you can’t join us that evening but would still like to make a child smile, you are very welcome to leave a present at the Coral Bay Divers shop. You can also make a donation, and we will happily go shopping for presents on your behalf.

Please book your places as soon as you can. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information and bookings, please contact me:

[email protected]
WhatsApp or call: +357 99089784

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Tomb Of The Kings
Paphos

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