Freemasonry in Denmark

Main entrance of the head office of the Danish Order of Freemasons (also known as the Grand Lodge of Denmark), Copenhagen

Freemasonry in Denmark was first established in 1743 and is today representen by a number of grand lodges. The oldest and biggest grand lodge is the Danish Order of Freemasons (Danish: Den Danske Frimurerorden), in English also known as the Grand Lodge of Denmark.

Bodies

The Grand Lodge of Denmark is the English name used by two rival masonic bodies based in Copenhagen.

Den Danske Frimurerorden

Main article: Danish Order of Freemasons

The Danish Order of Freemasons (Danish: Den Danske Frimurerorden) is in English mostly known as the Grand Lodge of Denmark and not by the direct translation of its name "the Danish Order of Freemasons". It is the main governing body of regular freemasonry in Denmark, and it can trace its history back to 1743 making it the oldest masonic organisation of Denmark. It is the only masonic organisation in Denmark, which is recognised by the world's oldest grand lodge, the United Grand Lodge of England founded 1717 in London. It works in accordance to the Swedish Rite.

Storlogen af Danmark

The Grand Lodge of Denmark of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons (Danish: Storlogen af Danmark af Gamle Frie & Antagne Murere) is established 1929. It follows the tradition of Continental Freemasonry and works in accordance to the York Rite (modified Ritus Hauniensis). It is a member of CLIPSAS.

Literature

• Bugge K.L.: Det Danske Frimureries Historie, 2 volumes, 1910–1927 (Danish)
• Kjeldsen, Jørgen (red.): I Guld og Himmelblaat, (Den Danske Frimurerorden, 1992) (Danish)

References and external links

• Official website of the Danish Order of Freemasons (the Grand Lodge of Denmark): www.ddfo.dk
• Official website of the Grand Lodge of Denmark of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons: www.storlogen-af-danmark.dk