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The lecture of Arturo de Hoyos will take place on Thursday, October 17, from 18.30 to 19.30 Bulgarian time. It will take place at the National Library and will be broadcast live on the YouTube channel of BGNES.

Summary of "Freemasonry’s Enlightenment"

The lecture provides an overview of the origins and principles of Freemasonry, highlighting its historical context and evolution. The term "mason" emerged post-Norman Conquest, and its earliest known use dates back to 1325. Initially, the terms "mason" and "freemason" were interchangeable, with medieval craftsmen forming guilds that welcomed new members through symbolic ceremonies.
Freemasonry, modernly recognized as one of the oldest and largest fraternities, emphasizes values such as self-improvement, education, and enlightenment. It promotes four fundamental concepts: the Fatherhood of God, the spiritual Brotherhood of Man, the supreme worth of Man over material creation, and the ability to achieve higher perfection through education.
The lecture asserts that Freemasonry advocates for truth and does not engage in political or religious controversies. It highlights the importance of moral lessons taught through allegory and symbolism, asserting that its mission is to uplift humanity and foster fraternity among individuals. Freemasons are encouraged to support one another and engage in charitable acts, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to philanthropy and human dignity.
In conclusion, Freemasonry aims to inspire individuals to become better versions of themselves, promoting values of liberty, equality, and fraternity while remaining committed to moral and ethical conduct.

Arturo de Hoyos

Founded in 1801, the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction, USA, is the world's oldest branch of "Scottish Rite" Freemasonry, and the largest Masonic organization in the world.
Within the Supreme Council Arturo de Hoyos is the Grand Archivist and Grand Historian, with office is in the historic "House of the Temple," designed by John Russell Pope, America's foremost neoclassical architect, who also designed the Jefferson Memorial, the National Archives, the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, and other buildings in Washington, D.C., and around the country.
Within the House of the Temple he is the Director of the Department of Education and Heritage, where he manages the archives, library, museums, and educational programs. He has given over 300 lectures, and has authored, edited and translated over 50 books, articles and publications on Freemasonry, He also serves as the Grand Archivist and chairman of publications of the Grand College of Rites of the United States of America, a Masonic organization dedicated to the preservation and study of Masonic ritual. He has edited their annual transaction for the past 30 years.
In 2000 he was one of three people invited to the Vatican by the Roman Catholic Church to discuss Masonry. He appeared on numerous television and radio programs. I BGNES

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