![]() ![]() It received a new life, however, in America when it was introduced into that country in the early 1800s, and was practised and in its current form from 1840. In 1801, Adoptive Masonry was established in Holland until it was banned some years later. The status in which Adoptive Masonry was regarded at the time is evidenced by the illustrious and resplendent nature of the event. ![]() An Order of Perseverance was established in France in 1771 by male and female members of the nobility, and in 1775 Adoptive Masonry was established in France when the Duchess of Bourbon was appointed Grand Mistress of the organisation. In the 1700s, four Grand Mistresses are recorded to have ruled over the Order of St John of Jerusalem, which is regarded as mirroring early Masonry. This organisation was an Order of Knighthood specifically for women and is considered to have been a somewhat Masonic body in character: the Masons have a grand official that overlooks the organisation as a whole with the title, 'Patron'.Ĭontemporary Adoptive Lodges have continued this trend with members in high level positions holding titles including Matron and Associate Matron. In Russia in 1712, the Czarina, Catherine, was permitted to found the Order of St Catherine and was proclaimed its Grand Mistress. She is said to have formed a society of women in which members communicated using signs and passwords. The sister of Louis XIII of France is said to be the author of Adoptive Masonry in the 17th Century. Masonry for women, or 'Adoptive Lodges' were organised by women such as the widow of Charles I of England, and the daughter of Henry IV. The organisation had its origins in Europe during different periods in Masonic history. It is also concerned with spiritual and moral values, teaching and encouraging moral and social standards, and has strong religious overtones. The Order of the Eastern Star involves similar rituals and symbolic elements to Freemasonry, and its members also participate in charitable work that is carried out by the Freemasonry Brotherhood. It is possibly the most prominent of a number of Masonic organisations for the partners of the exclusively male Freemasons. The Order of the Eastern Star is a women's off-shoot of the international fraternity, the Freemasons that is also open to men. Although its teachings are based on those in the Bible, individuals of all beliefs are welcome to join.įrom the guide to the Order of the Eastern Star records, 1976-2005, (Western Washington University Heritage Resources) The Order of the Eastern Star is a fraternal organization open to both men and women. The Order of the Eastern Star is an organization for women that is affiliated with the Freemasons.įrom the description of Order of the Eastern Star collection, 1940-1956. ![]()
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