Articolul Ritul Scoțian Antic și Acceptat din România – 2026 apare prima dată în SCAASR.

During the ritual ceremony, an impressive number of 40 candidates were initiated into the 4th Degree - Secret Master, thus confidently stepping onto the path of Masonic perfection in the Scottish Rite.

Also on Saturday, during the open part of the Session, over 200 participants – brothers and their families – were present at the solemn ceremony for awarding the Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (KCCH) distinction, held in the Marriett Salon of the "Prestige Plaza" Hotel.

The day ended in a spirit of communion at the Countryside Party organized at the "Adâncata" Cabin, where the Taraful Călin Brăteanu & Rekord maintained an authentic Bucovina atmosphere, complemented by traditional dishes and good cheer.

We thank all the brothers and their families for their presence and the joy they shared on this special day!

Articolul Sesiunea Națională de Vară a Ritului Scoțian – Suceava, 21 iunie 2025 apare prima dată în SCAASR.

I'm writing to you because I didn't get to talk to you properly at the Odeon.

It is true that the presence in our midst of so many official delegations from abroad legitimizes us, honors us, but also censors us in approaching and debating internal problems and their solutions. However, it was seen, without ostentation, what is the stage of elevation at which the only Regular and Recognized Scottish Rite in Romania, our Rite, is.

I believe that, for what was achieved by the Rite in the past year, the merit belongs to all the Master Masons who are members of the RSAA. Together, the two sovereign and independent Masonic entities, the MLNR and the Scottish Rite, we form the Masonry in Romania. The regularity, recognition and international appreciation of the Rite reflect informally but positively on our quality as Master Masons of the MLNR. It is also your work and that is why I thank you. I know that you already know how much you have done and how much there is still to do and you will stop thanking only as much as you appreciate that is due to you…

The year 2025 brings us the historic and unique moment of our Supreme Council taking over the Presidency of the World Conference of Supreme Councils of the RSAA for the next five years. The imitators of Freemasonry on both sides are trying their best to prevent this. Try… How clearly the difference between being a Mason and just being a member of a Masonic organization has become apparent lately. We are certainly not on the wrong side of the road, and not just because we don’t eat sarmale from a wheelbarrow… Like you, I, as a Master Mason, am trying to assume with honor and dignity the military chivalric tradition of the Scottish Rite. I am trying. I realize, like you, that I am part of something that is greater, deeper, more just and stronger than any of us could be alone.

No one is born a Mason. Like you, I am trying to be a Mason. I am trying…

A great poet of this Nation was asked: "What are you preparing for the future, Nichita?" He replied: "For the future, I am preparing a past as magnificent as possible!" Perhaps this is what we have to do for the future of the Scottish Rite and for Romania: to prepare from the present in which we work a past as magnificent as possible!

A splendid New Year, my dear Brother!
A splendid New Year, our dear Rita!
A splendid New Year, Romania, our country!

We are going forward? Yes, right before!

Stelian Nistor, 33,

Bucharest, on December 31, 2024

Articolul Mesajul SMC al RSAA cu ocazia Anului Nou 2025! apare prima dată în SCAASR.

Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council, 33 °, of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the Southern Jurisdiction, United States of America (Mother Council of the World), His Almighty and Illustrious Brother James Cole, 33^a in the spring of 2020 he reminded the whole world of the existence of guidelines for the recognition of a Supreme Council. Not to mention the translation of this circular letter below.

April 25, 2020

TO: ALL SUPREME COUNCILS IN FRIENDSHIP
RE: Fraternal Recognition of the Supreme Council of Romania

Illustrious Brothers:

Given the recent actions that have taken place in Romania, it becomes necessary to specify the policy of this Supreme Council regarding fraternal recognition.

Of course, from its very name, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry recognizes as its undeniable foundation the Grand Lodges of the Jurisdictions in which we operate. Although our Supreme Council recognizes the right of every Grand Master to rule and govern in his jurisdiction, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is obliged to function in accordance with the Great Constitutions of 1762 and 1786. Our interpretations of these Constitutions, our own Statute and the guidelines of fraternal recognition generally exclude the recognition of any new Supreme Council established directly by a Grand Lodge.

Specifically, our fraternal recognition guidelines include the following elements for any Supreme Council to be, upon request, recognized by our Supreme Council:

• His letter must have been received from a recognized Supreme Council.

• It must receive its members from lodges operating under the governance of a large recognized lodge.

• It must adhere to the principles outlined in the Great Constitutions of 1762 and 1786.

• It must work in a stable way

• It must be free from any interference with other Masonic bodies.

After a careful and detailed analysis of events in Romania, our Supreme Council reaffirms the following: The Supreme Council, 33 °, of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the Southern Jurisdiction, United States of America (Mother Council of the World) declares at this time that the state of FRIENDSHIP and FRATERNAL RECOGNITION will continue with the 33rd and Last Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Romania, whose Sovereign Grand Commander is Stelian Nistor, 33°.

Each Scottish Rite Mason is first and foremost a Master Mason and, as such, bound by his obligations to the corresponding Grand Lodge. For this reason, we strongly encourage a renewed effort on the part of all Supreme Councils to strengthen their relations with the Grand Lodges in their countries. The most effective way to make sure we meet our obligations is to communicate in the most Masonic way possible. We are encouraged by all our Masonic teachings to be patient, caring, and reassuring in our dealings with one another. After all, the whole concept of fraternal recognition, formulated differently, means to be recognized as fraternal.

On behalf of our Supreme Council, I extend to you and through you to each of your members the warmest Fraternal greetings and good wishes.

With sincere brotherhood,

James Cole, 33⁰

Articolul Linii directoare pentru recunoaștere – SMC Jurisdictie Sud apare prima dată în SCAASR.

Despite the efforts to physically organize this holiday, health priorities, the potential risk of travel restrictions and especially the care of all senior guests ultimately led to the choice of an online communication (webex).

Sovereign Grand Commander Marian Toth 33^a addressed a warm and fraternal invitation to participate, both to the Almighty Sovereign Grand Commander Stelian Nistor 33^a, as well as the Grand Officers full members of the Supreme Council of Romania.

Articolul Aniversare 5 ani – Supremul Consiliu al Slovaciei apare prima dată în SCAASR.

The letter of the Most Powerful Sovereign Grand Commander Christian Herve by which the Supreme Council of Romania is invited to this event by its Sovereign Grand Commander, Stelian Nistor 33^a it is an expression of the universalism of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

In the hope that this time the sanitary conditions will allow it, the registration formalities for the event have started.

Articolul Sărbătoarea Ordinului – Supremul Consiliu al Franței apare prima dată în SCAASR.

We are proud of our fellow citizens! Moreover, here on the address of the Supreme Council I received a letter of thanks to the Romanian authorities who helped Greece through human resources and material resources.

The letter is signed by the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council for Greece of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite PP Fr Evangelos Biniaris 33^a.

This letter is intended to be an expression of the strong brotherly connection between the Supreme Councils of Romania and Greece. It is also a testament to the mutual recognition of the prosperity of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

Articolul Mulțumiri din Grecia – mesajul Suveranului Mare Comandor apare prima dată în SCAASR.

Articolul A XX-a Conferință Mondială a Supremelor Consilii – Iulie 2022 – Paraguay apare prima dată în SCAASR.

Articolul Școala de Vară – 6-8 august 2021 apare prima dată în SCAASR.

Mediafax, Bucharest, 04.01.2021:

• A world premiere event held online has become a Romanian success
• High quality international participation, with an extremely clear message
• Romania to take over the presidency of the World Scottish Rite Conference in Asuncion on July 10-17, 2021

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In normal times, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Romania used to hold its National Session at the end of December. It was always an opportunity to assert its status, but also to confirm, not only by the number and quality of guests arriving in Bucharest from the country and the world, the respect and brilliance enjoyed by Romanian Freemasonry abroad. The sanitary conditions of 2020 could only temporarily interrupt this tradition. But like many other activities, "Scottish" Freemasonry has moved to the Internet. The Romanians kept their quality of hosts, but they organized the meeting online, on Zoom.

What appeared to be a breakdown, however, proved to be a great success. 44 Supreme Councils from around the world took part. No less than 37 countries were represented at the highest level (by the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite in that country), to which are added seven more countries which, according to diplomatic custom, have sent letters of success, unable to participate due to objective reasons. Many delegations were composed of three or even five representatives of the respective Supreme Council. Without exception, the foreigners were impressed by the initiative, organization and quality of the event. On the occasion of this informal online world summit, the internet speed with which we like to brag even used Romania's image in the world.

Beyond the emotional and empathic speeches, the Scottish Rite in Romania naturally received assurances of fraternal recognition and support in internal conflict from all the Supreme Councils in the world, from Washington, Moscow, London, Berlin, Tel Aviv or Paris, Rome. , Istanbul and up to Johannesburg, Brasilia and others. As a confirmation for the Sovereign Grand Commander Stelian Nistor, an intervention came from Paraguay: after the delays generated by the pandemic, it is confirmed the organization of the event where Romania will take over the presidency of the World Scottish Rite Conference, in Asuncion, on July 10-17, 2021.

Precisely to prevent Romania's participation, which he perceives distorted as a crime of lezmajestate against him and a personal insult, Radu Bălănescu - who had already lost the 2018 elections for the position of secretary of the Grand Lodge Conference - chose to act according the motto "according to me, the flood". He blindly threw himself into a long line of unconstitutional abuses, which not only brought him dismissal and exclusion, but also put Romania on the brink of diplomatic and moral quarantine in the world organization. All in the most "mioritic" way possible: not understanding that it is not about people, but about the international prestige of Romania, the "shepherd" Bălănescu could not stand that "kiss" Nistor should be offered such an honor, so, " at sunset… ”

Trying to transform Romanian Freemasonry from a fraternity into a "divine right" oligarchy, Bălănescu not only divided an organization rebuilt through three decades of collective efforts, but unfortunately brought it to the brink of losing international recognition. Or, in Freemasonry - a structure that is defined as a universal chain, the recognition of each link is an essential factor.

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The online event of the Scottish Rite in Romania remains an important date for Romanian Masons, as it confirmed that the Dâmboviţa innovations of a single individual, no matter how determined to seize power, cannot overturn the clear and time-tested rules of a world organization. centuries old. Translated into Romanian, Radu Bălănescu was unanimously and firmly told that "the water passes, the stones remain". And for the Masons, the stones are loaded with immense symbolic significance.

The full article is on the Mediafax website: Romanian Freemasonry comes out of isolation

Articolul Mediafax: Masoneria română iese din izolare apare prima dată în SCAASR.