What is the difference between a lodge and a temple?
A temple is simply the physical space used for our meetings. A lodge is the group of Masons that operates within that space. In short, we belong to a lodge, but we meet at a temple. Are all lodges the same? All lodges with the A.F. & A.M. (Ancient Free and Accepted Masons) accreditation follow the laws and constitution of the Grand Lodge of Ontario Province of Canada. These A.F. & A.M. lodges follow identical (or very similar) practices of Freemasonry. What does A.F. & A.M. mean? A.F. & A.M. means Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. This gets a little complicated, but in short, there have been different Masonic movements throughout history. Ancient Free & Accepted Masons are the largest Masonic group in the world, and the A.F. & A.M. distinction is an indication that the lodge with this accreditation follows the founding principles of Masonry. All lodges housed within the Toronto West Masonic Temple are A.F. & A.M, including Prince of Wales. Most non-A.F. & A.M. lodges are located outside
A temple is simply the physical space used for our meetings. A lodge is the group of Masons that operates within that space. In short, we belong to a lodge, but we meet at a temple. Are all lodges the same? All lodges with the A.F. & A.M. (Ancient Free and Accepted Masons) accreditation follow the laws and constitution of the Grand Lodge of Ontario Province of Canada. These A.F. & A.M. lodges follow identical (or very similar) practices of Freemasonry. What does A.F. & A.M. mean? A.F. & A.M. means Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. This gets a little complicated, but in short, there have been different Masonic movements throughout history. Ancient Free & Accepted Masons are the largest Masonic group in the world, and the A.F. & A.M. distinction is an indication that the lodge with this accreditation follows the founding principles of Masonry. All lodges housed within the Toronto West Masonic Temple are A.F. & A.M, including Prince of Wales. Most non-A.F. & A.M. lodges are located outside
