Beloved Brethren, Ladies, Gentlemen, guests, Thank you all for being here. For us, Free Masons, taking part to the Annual Communication, here in Rimini, is a fundamental duty and a right. It is part of our daily commitment to Freemasonry and our awareness of striving for our endless improvement through confrontation and dialogue. This is … Continua
Address by Grand Master Stefano Bisi Dear Brethren, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me thank you all for being here, tonight, with us, in the grand Temple of Brotherhood, to attend the public part of our Annual Communication 2015, which started this morning in Rimini. “The Courage of Ideas. The Perseverance of Actions” is the fil … Continua
The City, Man, Europe XX September 1870 From the unification of Italy to a united Europe Speech of the Grand Master Stefano Bisi Welcome to the Vascello, Welcome to the home of the Freemasons of Grande Oriente d’Italia. Welcome to the garden of Fraternity. We are many, let me say very many , this evening … Continua
Grand Lodge 2014 With Outspread Wings Towards the Future A Certain Idea To Build Our Tomorrow Address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Bro. Gustavo Raffi Authorities, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Brethren, This is, in fact, my last opportunity to share with you all as the Grand Master. Therefore, I hope that my speech spreads … Continua
Grand Lodge 2014 Address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Bro. Stefano Bisi Dear Brethren, First of all I thank you. Brethren do not thank each other, as I have been taught by older Masons. But I want to thank you. So I thank those who came from far away for these days and this … Continua
Distinguished Authorities, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dearest Brethren, The topic we chose for reflection this year focuses on the processes related to building. To us, as Freemasons, ancient builders of cathedrals, the symbols and practices linked with building have a central role. Our Rituals glorify architectural works, the building process, according to a metaphor that inextricably … Continua
Equinozio di Autunno – XX Settembre 2011 Address by Grand Master Gustavo Raffi Laity and joint commitment, building propositions for Italy “What really matters is to live everything. Live the questions, now”. This consideration of Rainer Maria Rilke has often been a good companion; it shows and identifies the way that we want to follow … Continua
Annual Communication 2010 of the Grande Oriente d’Italia “Ethics of Freedom – Ethics of Responsibility”. Address of the M.W. Grand Master Bro. Gustavo Raffi. Distinguished Authorities, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Brethren, The distinctive title of this Grand Lodge is: “Ethics of Freedom, Ethics of Responsibility”. This title was not randomly selected, nor is it … Continua
Annual Communication 2009 ” Builders of possible dreams” Address by Grand Master Gustavo Raffi AN ANCIENT MASONIC SECRET In the fascinating ritual of the Chain of Union, explicit reference is made to Freemasons as repositories of an ancient secret: the secret of great love of the Grand Architect of the Universe for men. However, Freemasons … Continua
Annual Communication 2008 “You are my brother” Address by Grand Master Gustavo Raffi Authorities, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Brethren, according to a consolidated tradition, the Grande Oriente d’Italia assembles the Italian Freemasons in a Grand Lodge. Its format is extraordinarily filled with cultural and social events open to the public, and it shows a strong … Continua
