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Freemasons around the world celebrate the Holy Saints John—St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist—as enduring symbols of moral integrity, balance, and Light. Their feast days, closely tied to the summer and winter solstices, reflect nature’s rhythms and the eternal cycle of renewal. This year, St. John’s Day falls on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, honoring St. John the Baptist, a figure of bold conviction and spiritual preparation. St. John the Evangelist, celebrated in December, embodies thoughtful wisdom and spiritual insight.
Together, these two Saints stand as a pair of guiding lights—mirroring the parallel lines in Masonic symbolism that frame the individual Mason's journey toward truth and self-mastery. Lodges mark the occasion with joyful fellowship: festive meals, toasts to Light and Brotherhood, and reflections on Masonic teachings. Some communities include public ceremonies or attend services in honor of the Saints. Others hold solemn lodge gatherings that reconnect Brothers to the ancient values we’ve each vowed to uphold.
It’s a celebration rooted in our ancient history but renewed each year through personal meaning and shared tradition. The Holy Saints John remind us why we walk this path—together, in pursuit of wisdom, compassion, and the Light.
I wish you a Happy St. John’s Day.
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