Havana, Cuba. On 26 August 2013, the former leader of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Cuba died. Jesús Luciano Armada Pena served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council for Cuba for over a quarter of a century.
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A number of lawyers contest the right of Magistrates to be Freemasons
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Bucharest, Romania. Following the decision of the Superior Council of Magistracy, a number of Romanian lawyers expressed their disagreement with the Magistrates' right to be part of Masonic organizations. They argue that this right of the Magistrates seriously violates the Constitution.
Historic event: The Supreme Council (Mother of the World) recognized the Prince Hall Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction
Washington, United States of America. "It's something we have had done a long time ago," said Ronald A. Seale before making an historic announcement. At the ceremony in Washington, today August 26, 2013, Sovereign Grand Commander Seale handed over a letter of recognition to the Prince Hall Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction.
Also, another announcement was made by the Sovereign Grand Commander for the Northern Jurisdiction: if the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction recognizes Prince Hall Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, then we will do it also. Excited to overflowing, Sovereign Grand Commander Deary Vaughn said: "I thought I would not live to see this."
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William G. Sizemore 33° became the first Past Sovereign Grand Commander Honoris Causa of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States
Washington, United States of America. An unprecedented event in the history of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States took place today in Washington. William G. "Gene" Sizemore 33° became the first Past Sovereign Grand Commander Honoris Causa of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. He has served as Grand Executive Director of the Supreme Council, office currently occupied by his son.
Gene Sizemore 33° has announced this morning his withdrawal from the Supreme Council in Washington. He was awarded by the Sovereign Grand Commander with the title of Past Sovereign Grand Commander Honoris Causa. Also, Sizemore received from the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction the highest award, Sizemore being the first ever Freemason alive receiving the medal of the Northern Jurisdiction.
2013 Biennial of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America
Monday, 26 August 2013
Washington, United States of America. Today was held the biennial session of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America. The event was attended by the 32 Grand Masters of the Southern Jurisdiction, 27 Sovereign Grand Commanders and 9 Heads of Delegation of the Supreme Councils from 36 countries (North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe), plus 4 Grand Masters from Europe: Iceland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington D.C. spoke on behalf of the Southern Jurisdiction Grand Masters and Sovereign Grand Commander of Canada spoke on behalf of the Supreme Councils present. The noted writer Dan Brown sent his greetings to all present.
During the session of the Supreme Council the young representatives were praised and a funny moment was when the International Congress secretary of DeMolay was invited by Illustrious Ronald Seale to take the Throne of the Sovereign Grand Commander.
At the closing ceremony of the Supreme Council, the Sovereign Grand Commander left the Temple having at his side the two members of DeMolay. The event was also attended by the wives of the members of the Supreme Councils and other guests.
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