freemasons lodge L'Union Royale

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Art. 3.3 van de Grondwet der Orde van Vrijmetselaren in het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden

'Freemasonry cultivates tolerance, exercises justice, promotes neighbourly love, seeks that unites people and nations, tries to remove whatever separates minds and hearts, strives for a higher unity by keeping alive the consciousness of the allied brotherhood.'

L'Union Royale
Lodge number 1

Lucky is he, who knows this
(device of L'Union Royale)

Historical Buildingstones

The Lodge now

Meetings

More information about Freemasonry

Historical Buildingstones

The Lodge was founded on the 19th of November 1734. It started with the name "Loge du Grand Maître des Provinces Unies et du ressort de la Généralité". On the 26th of May 1749 it took the name "L'Union". And finally on 31th of March 1757 the Lodge "La Royale" and the Lodge "L'Union" united. After that the name of the Lodge was "L'Union Royale".
Quite a story could be told about the 263 years following the founding of this Lodge. With the occasion of its 250 years excistance, in 1984, a book was written named: " Gelukkig hij, die dit weet" (Lucky is he, who knows this). It was written by drs. W. Birza (ISBN 9024780632). The history of the Lodge in broad context is described in his book.

The Lodge now

L'Union Royale is the oldest Lodge in The Netherlands (Lodge number 1). A rich tradition, filled with happenings and histories, is the foundation of the Lodge. In addition to tradition, spirituality and friendship play an important role. There is a wide diversity in age, occupation, background and views within L'Union Royale. The atmosphere is broad-minded and lively, colouring the Lodge. Approximately 20 to 30 persons come to each meeting. The meetings are sprightly, studious, refreshing and stimulating. A good, pleasant conversation is always possible. By being yourself, you make friends for a lifetime. A nice way to develop oneself! Panta rhei, or, everything flows, all is in motion.

Meetings

Brothers of L'Union Royale meet eachother every Tuesday-evening, except during summer and winterrecess. The meetingplace is the Lodgebuilding in The Hague, 2de Sweelinckstraat 131. Usually the meeting starts at 20.00 hours. Information about activities and dates can be found in the Program of Meetings, which is supplied to the members every month. Several times a year the Lodge organizes an evening for interested persons. Non-members of the Lodge can get acquainted with the Freemasonry in general and the Lodge L'Union Royale in particular.

More Information about Freemasonry

Of course there is much more information about Freemasonry available on the Internet. There are several interesting links about Freemasonry in The Netherlands (in Dutch), but also international links as well.

When you're a member of a Lodge, it is interesting to go to the meetings of other lodges (Menu Loges per provincie takes you there). It will give you the feeling of coming home. The same mutual cordiality, recognition of customs and sharing of experiences lies at the root of this feeling.

Should you wish more information about the Lodge L'Union Royale, evenings for interested persons or Freemasonry, please feel free to send an email to the secretary of the Lodge.

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