Description
AAR(AC) 33rd Degree Sash. Hand embroidered.
White silk ribbon, 4″ wide, edged with gold; on the front is a gold triangle with rays, surrounded by white stones and at its centre is 33°.
On either side of the triangle is a wavey sword in silver, with a gold hilt and grip pointing towards the centre.
At the mitre of the ribbon sits the emblem approved by Supreme Council in metal gilt.
The sash has a gold fringe at the bottom.
AAR(AC) 33rd Degree Sash.
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia
WHAT IS FREEMASONRY.
Ask any of the 35,000 Freemasons in Australia this question, and you’ll probably get 35,000 different answers, in other words.
Freemasonry means different things to each member.
- Some would say it’s a personal development program which promotes family and community values.
- Others would describe Freemasonry as a chance for both social interaction and philosophical brainstorming.
- Freemasonry also provides an opportunity for public service and hands-on involvement in charitable or community issues.
- The short answer to the question, “What is Freemasonry” is that it’s one of the world’s oldest and largest fraternal organisations.
Therefore it has adopted the fundamental principles of integrity, goodwill, and charity as foundations for an individual’s life and character.
Made up of 5 million Freemasons around the world.
- So, a Freemason strives to be moral and ethical.
- He strives to show justice, act honourably, and be loyal.
- A Freemason teaches and practices concern for people.
- He cares for the less fortunate and helps those in need.
- And all this is done regardless of cultural or ethnic background.
- Not only Irrespective of religious beliefs but also
- Irrespective of any differences in social standing or education.