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 The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest
fraternal organization in the world open to both men and women.
Qualifications for membership include a belief in a Supreme Being
and a family relationship to a Mason or a member of the Star for
ladies. A male applicant must be a Master Mason in good standing.
The Order of the Eastern Star was organized in
1850 by Brother Rob Morris to provide female relatives of Masons an
avenue to share the same inspirations found in the Blue Lodge.
The organization, headquartered at the
International Temple in Washington, DC, governs Grand Chapters in
all 50 states, all 7 provinces in Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Mexico,
Saudi Arabia, Bermuda, Okinawa, and Scotland.
The purpose of the Star is based on the
beautiful and inspiring biblical examples of heroic conduct and
moral values used in the ritual of initiation which portray the
noble principles which should adorn the personal lives of Eastern
Star members. As with every Masonic organization, the Eastern Star
strives to take good people and make them better. Concrete evidence
of the charitable nature of the organization is found the millions
of dollars which have been raised within the membership to support
national, jurisdictional, and local charities.
If you are related to a Mason or a Master Mason
in good standing, you too, may join the Eastern Star. Petitions for
membership are available by clicking here.
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