Heidelberg, Germany · Est. 1955
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
Meeting under the American Canadian Grand Lodge within the United Grand Lodges of Germany — a brotherhood of men dedicated to charity, and fraternity.
"Charity sees the need, not the cause." — German Proverb
Our Lodge
Our mother lodge, Ruprecht zu den Fünf Rosen, was instituted on 16 November 1856 — the traditions of which are carried proudly by Alt Heidelberg - Fidelitas Lodge No. 821 to this day. We are a constituted lodge of the American Canadian Grand Lodge within the United Grand Lodges of Germany.
Through two world wars, the suppression of Freemasonry under NSDP, and the rebuilding of German civil society, our brethren have maintained the enduring bonds of the Craft. We are privileged to meet in Heidelberg since 1955.
Membership is open to men of good character who believe in a Supreme Being, who desire to make themselves better men and thereby improve their communities.
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Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation dedicated to making good men better. It teaches personal improvement through study, ritual, and the practice of virtue. It has no theology, makes no political affiliations, and is open to men of all races, religions, and backgrounds.
There are approximately 6 million Freemasons worldwide. In Germany, around 15,500 brethren are organised under the United Grand Lodges of Germany.
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"Charity sees the need, not the cause."
— German Proverb · Motto of Alt Heidelberg Lodge
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