Slovenia

Freemasonry in Slovenia

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The seed of Freemasonry fell on Slovenian soil as early as the 18th century, but it wasn’t until the Illyrian Provinces that it began to take root within the local population. Historical circumstances subsequently halted this growth, but when it finally blossomed in the late 20th century, Slovenian Freemasonry drew from that same source. The association of the Grand Regular Lodge of Slovenia with French Freemasonry is also in keeping with this tradition, as evidenced by documents related to the activities of the Franco-Italian Lodge of the Friends of the King of Rome and Napoleon (1811-1813). The Masonic Lodge St. John France Illyrian was founded in Laybach (now Ljubljana, Slovenia) under the patronage of the Grand Orient of France. The lodge operated under the distinctive title “Friends of the King of Rome and Napoleon,” with written constitutions and rules issued by the Grand Orient of France on June 2, 1812. This body approved the first three degrees of the Franco-Illyrian lodge under the title “Friends of the King of Rome and Napoleon.” The membership list of the Lodge of the Friends of the King of Rome and Napoleon in Ljubljana, dated June 26, 1813, reveals that the lodge had 42 members, including 14 Illyrians. The Master of the Chair was Desclaux, then a prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Ljubljana.
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France

Along the paths of the Masonic Architecture and Heritage Route, there are exceptional sites to discover in the South, along the western Atlantic coast, and up to the capital. These sites are true discoveries not to be missed.

Belgium

The diversity and remarkable architecture of the Temples in Belgium, whether in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, Liège, or Bruges, Tournai, and Namur, truly encourage exploring the paths of Freemasonry. The cultural and historical heritage is also noteworthy and will surely spark the curiosity of everyone!

Austria

In Austria, the paths lead to Vienna, rich in Masonic history, which can be discovered throughout its well-restored streets and buildings. Exploring this history takes one back to a significant heritage, from Mozart to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where Freemasonry is prominently present.

Poland

In Poland, the journey first leads to the University Library of Poznan to see 80,000 Masonic works in various languages, including 2,400 in French dating back to 1730, which were stolen during World War II by the Nazis.

Next, in Tarnowskie Góry, a UNESCO-listed town, the cultural heritage has been enriched thanks to the town hall, which recovered objects from two Masonic lodges destroyed by the Nazi regime to create a museum. In this region, rich in silver mines, Freemasonry was highly developed. In the same town, a beautifully reconstructed castle houses a Masonic museum and a temple with Masonic furniture, where the lodge of the Grand Lodge of France has been able to meet for its work. One can spend a few days there, as there is a hotel and a restaurant.

Romania

Since 1848, there existed in the center of Bucharest a ‘Street of the Freemasons,’ which retained this name until October 1940 (renamed Ștefan Furtună during the communist era and Mircea Vulcănescu since 1990). The ‘Master Mason Manole Walk’ attests to a myth of the guild of church builders in the Middle Ages on the territory of present-day Romania, which Mircea Eliade had already connected to the founding myths of Freemasonry. The country offers explorers all sorts of discoveries of remarkable architectural and Masonic heritage sites.

Serbia

A stroll through Belgrade offers many architectural surprises, revealing true treasures engraved on the facades of buildings. You will also find two suggested walks in the city, which provide a glimpse into Serbian heritage that has been miraculously preserved despite challenging periods since 1940. Enjoy the discovery !

Slovenia

The seed of Freemasonry fell on Slovenian soil as early as the 18th century, but it was only with the Illyrian Provinces that it began to sprout within the local population. Historical circumstances then froze this growth, but when it finally flourished at the end of the 20th century, Slovenian Freemasonry drew from this same source. The paths are diverse and attractive in strolls through the capital.

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