Who we are?

What is Masonry

(or Freemasonry)?

Freemasonry is an initiatory order based on an esoteric teaching; whose members are joined in brotherhood by ideals and common moral, spiritual and social values;
Freemasonry does not concern itself with political or religious convictions, but emphasizes the importance of civic duties. Political and religious discussions are not permitted at Lodge meetings;
Freemasonry does not offer financial advantages;
Freemasonry supports a wide range of charitable activities, both Masonic and non-Masonic.

Masons have their own reasons for being part of Freemasonry. Below, we outline some of the reasons cited:

Self-improvement – continuous contribution for the good of the family and society;
Knowledge – obtaining information about the history and mysteries of Freemasonry;
Fraternity – the opportunity to have new friends and acquaintances from all walks of life, occupations and ages;
Education – the possibility of learning from colleagues and mentors through ritual practice and the preparation of short speeches;
Achievement – progression to various positions in the Lodge to become Worshipful Master;
Charity – the ability to contribute to worthy causes, both Masonic and non-Masonic.

Freemasonry is a traditional and universal initiate order founded on Brotherhood. It constitutes an alliance of free and virtuous men, of all races, of all nationalities and belonging to all religions;
Freemasonry aims at the perfection of Humanity. In this regard, the Freemasons recognize one another as Brothers and owe each other help and assistance, even in life-threatening situations. They must help any person in danger;
Freemasonry is in constant search of truth and justice, Freemasons accept no obstacle and place no limit on themselves. They respect the thinking of others and their free expression, seek the reconciliation of contradictions and wish to unite people through the means of a universal ethics and by respecting the personality of each individual;
Freemasons consider work as a duty and a right. They must respect the laws and the legitimate authority of the country in which they live and assemble freely. They are educated and disciplined citizens and conform to the imperatives of their conscience;
In practicing the Art, Freemasons pursue respect of the traditional rules and customs of the Order. Freemasons, in the common search for the same ideal, recognize one another by words, signs and tokens which are communicated traditionally in the Lodge during initiatory ceremonies. These words, signs and tokens, like the rites and symbols, are the object of an inviolable secrecy and may not be communicated to anyone who is not entitled to know them;
Every Freemason is free to declare or not his belonging to the Masonic order, but cannot reveal the belonging of a Brother without his consent;
Freemasons associate with one another to constitute (according to Masonic tradition) collectives called Lodges. Every Lodge is governed in conformity with decisions taken by the Brothers gathered in Ritual Assembly, but it cannot depart from the general principles of Freemasonry, nor from the laws of the Obedience to which it belongs;
Lodges group into Grand Lodges, which preserve Tradition, and exercise sovereign, exclusive and impartial authority over the three major degrees of Symbolic Freemasonry: Apprentice, Fellow-Craft and Master Mason;
Grand Lodges are governed according to the traditional principles of the Universal Order, their own Constitutions and Regulations. They respect the sovereignty and independence of other Obediences and forbid any involvement in their internal affairs;
Grand Lodges maintain among themselves the necessary relationships for the cohesion of the Universal Order;
Grand Lodges may establish between themselves fraternal treaties and alliances, but recognize no other Masonic national or international authority superior to their own;
Grand Lodges establish their regulations and norms and ensure by themselves their administration, justice and internal discipline. Thus, the universal character of the Masonic Order is preserved regarding the personality of each national Masonic body, the autonomy of each Lodge and the individual freedom of each Brother so that all Freemasons may work in Love, Peace and Harmony;
Universal Freemasonry created modern democracy which it proclaims and defends. It has constantly contributed to the progress of humanity, has created institutions for the brotherhood of nations, universal bodies as guarantee of peace and understanding between peoples, working against aggression, violence and abuse;
Entry into the Order is permitted to any free man of good morals, who by work, perseverance and honour has earned the esteem and respect of society. To be a Mason you must believe firmly in God, love your Homeland to the supreme sacrifice, love and respect your family and the Order as yourself. “Know thyself, love thy neighbour, help him, respecting his dignity,” this is the Golden Rule of Masonry;
Freemasonry promotes respect for human rights, respect for laws, the traditions of the homeland and universal culture;
Modern Freemasonry is not a secret society: its noble purposes are publicly known;
Freemasonry in the Republic of Moldova has ancient roots comparable with those of Universal Freemasonry, contributing to the development of Moldovan Society;
The Grande Lodge of Moldova has legal personality, being recognized by our country’s authorities, enjoying all legal rights.

Famous Masons from Moldova

Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1820-1873)

One of the most emblematic figures in Romania’s history was the ruler who laid the foundations of the modern Romanian state by uniting Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859. Cuza was a visionary reformer whose reign was marked by essential transformations in the social, economic, and political spheres.His reforms had a lasting impact on Romania’s development, paving the way for democratic progress and the creation of a unified, modern nation-state.

Vasile Alecsandri (1821-1890)

One of the most prominent figures of 19th-century Romanian literature and culture, he was a true champion of national identity. Known as a poet, playwright, diplomat, and statesman, Alecsandri played a crucial role in the national revival movement and in the unification of the Romanian Principalities. Through his literary works and political activity, Alecsandri helped consolidate the Romanian literary language and spread national values, becoming an essential voice in Romania’s modernization and emancipation.

Alecu Russo (1819-1859)

Alecu Russo was a Romanian poet, prose writer, essayist, memoirist, and literary critic from Bessarabia, recognized as an ideologue of the 1848 generation and a forerunner of modernity in Romanian literature, born in Chișinău in 1819 and deceased in Iași in 1859.

In his dramatic works, A. Russo makes extensive use of the treasury of popular language, folkloric poetic sources, and the traditions of earlier Moldavian writing, holding that “customs, tales, music, and poetry are the archives of peoples,” and that “Moldova, too, has its annals, written on the leaves of its forests, and it too has its highway heroes, whose ballads are lovingly sung by the people.”

Mihail Sadoveanu (1880-1961)

Mihail Sadoveanu was a Romanian writer, storyteller, short story author, novelist, academician, and politician. He is one of the most important and prolific Romanian prose writers of the first half of the 20th century, with a career spanning fifty years. He is best known for his historical and adventure novels, although he also created immortal pages about the peasant world of Moldavia, about Romania’s nature, and he also wrote reportage and memoir pieces.

Mihail Kogălniceanu (1817-1891)

One of the most important and influential Romanian figures of the 19th century. A politician, diplomat, historian, writer, and lawyer, Kogălniceanu was a visionary who played a decisive role in Romania’s modernization and in achieving the Union of the Romanian Principalities. Considered a founding father of modern Romania, Kogălniceanu championed social, economic, and political reforms that laid the foundations of a unified and independent Romanian state.

Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu (1838-1907)

One of the most complex and influential figures in the history of Romanian culture, he was a true Renaissance man in the Romanian sphere. A writer, philologist, historian, linguist, folklorist, politician, and encyclopedist, Hașdeu left an unparalleled cultural and intellectual legacy, contributing decisively to the development of Romanian philology and the consolidation of national consciousness. With vast learning and a brilliant mind, Hașdeu was a pioneer in numerous fields of science and culture, becoming one of the emblematic figures of modern Romania.

Dimitrie Cantemir (1673-1723)

Dimitrie Cantemir is one of the most illustrious figures of Romanian history and culture. A patron and protector of the educational institution, Dimitrie Cantemir was chosen by the founders as its aegis and spiritual emblem due to his exceptionally wide-ranging work across the whole sphere of cultural and spiritual values, and for his role as a constant and diligent ambassador of Romanian culture and values.
A scholar with an encyclopedic background, Dimitrie Cantemir is the most important proponent of Romanian humanism and pre-Enlightenment thought in the 17th–18th centuries.

Titu Maiorescu (1840-1917)

One of the most prominent figures of Romanian culture, he played a vital role in Romania’s intellectual and cultural development in the second half of the 19th century. A philosopher, literary critic, politician, and educator, Maiorescu profoundly influenced Romanian thought through his ideas and through his activity both within Junimea and in the political sphere.