Grand Lodge of California
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| Formation | April 17, 1850[1] |
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| Coordinates | 37°47′28″N 122°24′47″W / 37.791°N 122.413°W |
Region | California |
Grand Master | M.W. G. Sean Metroka[2] |
| Website | Official website |
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The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of California, commonly called the Grand Lodge of California, is one of the two Masonic Grand Lodges in the state recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England, the other being the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California Free & Accepted Masons.[3] The Grand Lodge of California is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
History
[edit]The Grand Lodge of California was established in Sacramento in 1850, a few months before California became a state. A decade later, California Freemasonry had over 5,000 members, and lodges up and down the state. Many of the leaders of early California counted themselves among its members.[4]
Auditorium
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Its administrative offices are located on the upper floors of the SF Masonic Auditorium, also known as the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium.
Leadership
[edit]The current Grand Master of Masons in California is G. Sean Metroka, who was elected at the 174th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge that took place from October 20th–22nd, 2023.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ McDaniel, Harold O. Jr. (2007-10-11). "A History of Western Star Lodge No. 2". Western Star Lodge No. 2, F. & A.M. of California. Archived from the original on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ "Meet the New Grand Master: G. Sean Metroka". Masons of California. 2023-11-11. Archived from the original on 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Foreign Grand Lodges". United Grand Lodge of England. Archived from the original on 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ "History". Masons of California. Archived from the original on 2022-03-28.
The Grand Lodge of California was established in Sacramento in 1850, a few months before California became a state. A decade later, California Freemasonry had more than 5,000 members, and lodges up and down the state. Many of the leaders of early California counted themselves among its members.
- ^ "Meet the New Grand Master: G. Sean Metroka". Masons of California. 2023-11-11. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- California Freemason Magazine
- Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California
