The constitution and ordinances of the grand lodge, as the same may be amended from time to time, sometimes referred to as this code. Constitution of the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of the state of oklahoma as amended, revised and recommended by the rewrite committee and adopted by the grand lodge november, 2006 james c. The pigpen cipher sometimes called the masonic cipher or freemasons cipher is a simple substitution cipher exchanging letters for symbols based on a grid. What it sounds like to me is that you have found an old masonic ritual, and your looking to learn what is in it and how to read it. In one form or another the oklahoma mason magazine formerly the masonic home news has been published for nearly 90 years. The only masonic code that ive seen actively used today is a form of shorthand with some symbolword substitutions that appears in published versions of things that are meant to remain secret.
New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. Cipher books my freemasonry freemason information and. Looking at it from a historical wiewpoint, originaly freemasonry was secret. Originally published monthly and then bimonthly, the magazine is now published electronically as needed. Masonic posturesilluminati, freemasons and other elites satanic secret societies and their secret hand signs how they communicate each other juror removed for flashing masonic hand signals to freemason murder defendent illuminati symbols and meanings bing images the 12 masonic signs of recognition. Grand council officers grand york rite of oklahoma.
The code is sometimes referred to as the pigpen cipher because the grid shape resembles an animal pen. There is an implied obligation that officers memorize all work, lectures, charges and grand lodge instructions associated with their office and that of the next office. Gene phillipsoklahoma usgenweb project archivist gene phillips oklahoma state file manager. The exposes was the reason things became more public. Both in theory and practice, this type of cipher is considerably weak, especially if the construction of the cipher involves a notable pattern, which the. If one individual was responsible for the organization of the grand lodge of indian territory at the time it was formed 100 years ago, that man was probably granville mcpherson, a printer, caddo county. It is called the extended cipher and is a combined first and last letter cipher, with portions, generally prayers and lectures of the degrees, being in full text, with a few ritual phrases in cipher. Ciphers are code books which usually contain one or more letters for each word in the ritual. Sep 21, 2007 the cipher itself has come to be called the pigpen cipher and works by setting up the alphabet into four separate grids. The true story about unmasonic conduct of a respectful brother. The only restriction is that it cannot be used in open lodge. May 03, 2018 looking at it from a historical wiewpoint, originaly freemasonry was secret.
The cipher can still hold practical use for someone today. It is borrowed from the aik bekar, a kabbalistic cipher. A lodge chartered by or under dispensation from this grand lodge, unless the context indicates. Of freemasonry of oklahoma grand york rite of oklahoma.
A cipher book in the hands of any brother of an educational degree equaling to that of an entered apprentice or fellow craft is a huge mistake, and will only further ruin your masonic developmental experience especially if the cipher book includes more information than should be. Health requirements governing the admission of animals for more information on current regulations please contact. Later in the lost symbol, robert langdon comes across an unfinished black stone pyramid, with a masonic cipher on it. Shippensburg area math circle shippensburg university of. Here you will find books that are part of this website. October, 2014 grand lodge electronic edition brethren, inside are plain english descriptions of the resolutions to be voted upon at grand lodge, along with information about grand lodge and grand school. The masonic charitable foundation of the grand lodge of maine has adopted several matching grant programs available to lodges for use on a continuing year round basis.
Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. Masonic symbol code masonic symbols, masonic tattoos. The freemasons have long used ciphers to encrypt their ceremonies and messages. Downloads from the grand lodge of maine web site masonic. Some states have a cipher that will teach you what these shorthand words are, other states still use wordofmouth to teach other masons, mostly officers, how to read and understand this masonic shorthand. Masonic books in pdf my freemasonry freemason information. Jan 21, 2009 the only masonic code that ive seen actively used today is a form of shorthand with some symbolword substitutions that appears in published versions of things that are meant to remain secret. Masonic cipher usage to decode mason secrets, page 1. Encryption uses 26 symbols to represent each letter of the alphabet by monoalphabetical substitution. A while ago i read an article in antique weekly about the river witham sword. Please use the pulldown menu to view different character maps contained in this font. The masonic cipher is a simple substitution code once used to keep masonic records hidden from prying eyes. Prior to 1992 it was a first letter cipher for all ceremonies, lectures, prayers, etc. Masonic formation 7 the masonic secret 7 symbolism 8 expectationsby you, of the fraternity and vice versa 9 officers of a masonic blue lodge 10 becoming a mason duties and rights of entered apprentices 28 proficiency and advancement 29 mentorship 33 the california masonic code 33 masonic landmarks 34 history of freemasonry 34.
Non masonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. In scandinavia in the swedish rite we have not had the same exposes of our ritual and have therefore kept true to the original mode of secrecy. Official masonic rituals are usually not printed as complete english text by the grand lodges. Florida has instituted a first letter cipher which is available to all master masons. This cipher became a frequent tool to be used by the masons in much of their hidden work. Nonmasonic books located at this site although it can be utilized as reference as it has to do informally with masonry. May 11, 2012 pdf of the masonic cipher grand lodge district of cloumbia, page 1. The cipher is never to be brought into a tyled lodge meeting. A few manifest typographical errors have been corrected. Despite appearances, these ciphers are all simple substitution. Texas cipher only official ritual book approved by the grand lodge of texas a.
Oklahoma mason magazine the grand lodge of oklahoma. The purpose of the following is to serve as an aid in using the code and in following the instruction notes contained in the ritual and the. The most worshipful prince hall grand lodge, virgin islands, f. Of the grand chapter of royal arch masons of oklahoma wyndham garden airport hotel, oklahoma city april 26, 20 the past grand high priests association held its annual breakfast meeting at 6. M district of columbia 1994 mirror site illustrations of masonry, by capt. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. M district of columbia 1994 wikileaks masonic cipher book grand lodge f. Published by the grand lodge of maine masonic temple, portland 2010 original publication 1948 revisions 1952, 1955, 1959, 1963, 1972, 1982, 2000. Religion and politics are never discussed in lodge all meetings of a masonic lodge must be open in due form. May 27, 2017 the masonic cipher is a simple substitution code once used to keep masonic records hidden from prying eyes. In the masonic cipher, letters are arranged in two grids. As masons we often forget how impactful harmony is in our fraternity and by extension, in our community and society as a whole.
Welcome to the oklahoma masonic information web page. The example key shows one way the letters can be assigned to the grid. Here is a copy of the masonic cipher used to decode masonic messages. Jul 19, 2009 what it sounds like to me is that you have found an old masonic ritual, and your looking to learn what is in it and how to read it. Cipher books whether we choose to admit it or not are a crutch. The copiale cipher is a beautifully bound green and gold book consisting of 105 pages and approximately 75,000 characters.
Newcomers guide to masonry masonic grand lodge of nebraska. This electronic edition of carliles manual of freemasonry is based on a facsimile of an unspecified printing, issued by kessinger publishing in kila, montana. After much reflection, i have concluded that the true crime for which the grand master wishes to accuse me has come to light. The publishers introduction from that edition is omitted for reasons.
Both the ciphers on this page use the classic masonic cipher, which is also known as the pigpen cipher, as the alphabet is written into a series of grids, with some passing resemblance to pigpens. Cushing masonic lodge was sanctioned to begin operating on march 30, 1896 in cushing, oklahoma territory. In order to have harmony, there must be differences. Due to translation errors, the press missed an opportunity to arouse public interest with another mysterious topic that often grabs headlines. They are acceptable for practicing ritual prior to or following a tyled lodge meeting. The pigpen cipher alternately referred to as the masonic cipher, freemasons cipher, napoleon cipher, and tictactoe cipher is a geometric simple substitution cipher, which exchanges letters for symbols which are fragments of a grid. If you wish to submit an article to be considered for publication. The information found below has been submitted to the oklahoma usgenweb archives project and is offered free to all who visit. The pigpen cipher sometimes referred to as the masonic cipher, freemasons cipher, or rosicrucian cipher is a geometric simple substitution cipher which exchanges letters for symbols which are fragments of a grid. A cipher book in the hands of any brother of an educational degree equaling to that of an entered apprentice or fellow craft is a huge mistake, and will only further ruin your masonic developmental experience especially if the cipher book includes more information than should be learned within your current degree. Masonic books that are located in someone elses website. We have been careful throughout not to infringe on any ed material found on the internet or from other sources, and when in doubt, we have either sought permission to use, or provided you with the link to that material. Pigpen cipher masonic decoder, encoder, solver, translator. Pigpen cipher also called masonic cipher or freemasons cipher uses a substitution alphabet made of grid parts and dots.
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