Freemasons dedicate new edifice emphasizing knowledge and brotherly love in Arizona

The Phoenix Masonic Temple held a cornerstone rededication ceremony on July 2, 2025, marking a significant moment for the local Masonic community. The event began with a prayer led by Brother Grama Chaplin, invoking blessings for those present and emphasizing the values of masonry, including virtue, charity, and brotherly love.

During the ceremony, various Masonic leaders participated in traditional rituals to ensure the stone was properly prepared. The Grand Master and his officers used symbolic tools—the square, level, and plum—to confirm the stone's integrity, declaring it an integral part of the public edifice. This act symbolizes the commitment of several local lodges, including Arizona Lodge No. 2 and Montezuma Lodge No. 35, to promote knowledge and charity within the community.

The ceremony included the anointing of the stone with corn, wine, and oil, each representing nourishment, refreshment, and joy, respectively. These elements are steeped in Masonic tradition, signifying the dedication of the temple to the principles of Freemasonry and the virtues it upholds.

The event concluded with a solemn dedication of the edifice, reinforcing the Masonic commitment to fostering a spirit of brotherhood and service among all mankind. This rededication not only honors the history of the Masonic order but also reaffirms its ongoing mission within the Phoenix community.