CONLEGIUM

Conlegium Ritus Austeri No. 779, F&AM is the newest lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. It is the fruition of work by a number of Brethren throughout the state, derived from their common vision that the forms and ceremonies of Freemasonry, which have been handed down to us through a succession of ages, demand a very high level of respect. As such, this lodge has adopted a more formal and traditional approach to the business of Masonry. It is the first such lodge constituted in this jurisdiction... As such, we place particular emphasis on the quality of Masonic ritual, and more particularly on Masonic education. We place a high value on the initiatory experience, and encourage our members to constantly grow and develop their minds and character, not only through ritual mastery, but through a lifelong study of the forms, history and symbolism of Freemasonry. In order to emphasize the solemnity and character of a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, standard..

Also known as: Conlegium Ritus Austeri