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The next Conference of the Mediterranean, scheduled for November 2009, he returned to Italy, in Venice, where he will address the problem of a practical operation, in accordance with the spirit and purpose of Freemasonry, may contribute to the welfare and progress of the Mediterranean people less fortunate and in need of human solidarity.
Masonic Union of the Mediterranean was born in 2000, when the then Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Italy, Fr Franco Franchi, had the idea to send a message to the Masonic powers of the countries bordering the Mediterranean because they meet to discuss the common roots and see if their path of initiation was affected, and to what extent, a typical Mediterranean Tradition.
The appeal was therefore welcomed and February 12, 2000 the Grand Lodge of Italy organized a first study meeting in Reggio Calabria, the spiritual center of Magna Graecia, proposing as its theme "The Mediterranean as a center of culture and tradition says." The outcome was very positive, was attended by delegates from Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Bulgaria, Romania and emerged from the debate confirmed that there is a link between the Institute and the oldest Masonic initiation schools. The community of Mediterranean origins transfused in practice Masonic fueled the desire to deepen this knowledge renewed opportunities of meeting.
the end of the year 2000, namely November 4, 2000 the Grand Lodge of Italy sponsored a second conference in Palermo, suggesting this time a comparison between two different cultures suggesting the theme "Tradition Tradition initiatory initiatory Mediterranean to the North Atlantic." Convergence emerged only in the mainstream of Freemasonry, but also the specificities of each tradition, preserved in time, especially in the Mediterranean. Significant aspect of this second edition was that the foreign delegations joined the Grand Orient of France, represented by its Grand Master added, Gerard Cambuzat.
Started now the rate of annual meetings in November 2001 was also organized by the Grand Lodge of Italy in Naples III Conference, but this time, as well as to further the theme of the initiatory tradition Mediterranean Powers Masonic defendants decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, which marked the birth of an international organization named "Chain of Masonic Initiation Mediterranean Union." The Obedience signatories were: the Grand Orient of France, Most Serene Grand Orient of Greece, Delphi International Masonic Order, Grand Lodge of Italy of ALAM, Masonic Grand Lodge Women of Italy, Grand Lodge of Central Lebanon, the Cedar Grand Lodge, Grand Lodge Symbolic English, Liberal Grand Lodge of Turkey.
The Fourth Conference was held in Beirut in 2003 by the Grand Lodge of the Cedars, to discuss the theme "The Mediterranean is the meeting point between East and West." Apart from the fertility of ideas that emerged from the discussion and sharing of purpose among the Lodges Mediterranee, the meeting served to define the organizational aspects of the new body. He was given the final name of "Masonic Union of the Mediterranean", the logo was chosen, was given the permanent coordination with the Grand Lodge of Italy, it was decided to hold an annual meeting, came out the rules for admission of new obedience, the gratuity participation.
The Fifth Conference was hosted in 2004 in Tarragona, the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Spain. The topics showed that the Union was now a living reality and that, after the first study meetings and comparison, was ready to address issues more adherent to the problems of modernity.
were treated to be issues related to building a multicultural democracy, the recovery of an ethic of tolerance, the foundation of a common consciousness, the creation of an area of \u200b\u200bsecularism.
VI The Athens Conference, sponsored by the Order Masonic Delphi International in February 2006, confirmed the growing interest in the new organization not only by countries belonging to the Mediterranean area of \u200b\u200bObedience, but also outside it. The theme is consistent with the operational development of the route of the Union, was "Identification of cultural differences which prevent the creation of a common area in the Mediterranean. " The results were very interesting. In terms of internal growth, there has been a particularly significant event: the acceptance of a Masonic power of the other side of the Mediterranean, the Grand Lodge of Morocco and the Grand Orient Lusitano that, while belonging to a country that faces the Atlantic , is part of the Iberian Peninsula and is strongly affected by the influence of Mediterranean civilization. With this latest admission, the Union has been shown to have a universal vocation, not limited to a geographical area, but to recognize that all the areas in the Mediterranean tradition, the element training for their own development.
The Seventh Conference was held in Antalya in 2007 and was organized by the Grand Lodge of Turkey Liberal. The chosen theme "The radiation of Freemasonry can be introduced from the Mediterranean?" This time it was clear and explicit that the Lodges belonging to the Union when asked about a possible revival of Masonry founded on the rediscovery of the solid and prestigious roots of Mediterranean cuisine. The response was positive and, in a final declaration signed by the ten members of Masonic Powers and seven delegations as observers, has established the joint intention to use the resources of the Mediterranean culture to meet the challenges of our changing society and seek the path of peace. E 'was admitted into the United Grand Lodge of Lebanon.
The VIII Conference, organized by the Grand Orient of France, was held in Marseilles in April 2008 where he discussed the theme "The commitment of Freemasonry dogmatic in modernity: the quest for peace in the Mediterranean basin."
reached a point of maturity and full sharing among the communions that are part of the Masonic Union of the Mediterranean now aspires to the realization of projects which can give full meaning to the charitable purposes expressed in all the Conferences of Delegates Lodges that are part of or took part in the proceedings as observers.
(The Proceedings of the first seven conferences were published by the host Obedience)
The Mediterranean project launched by the Grand Lodge of Italy, not in competition or as an alternative to other Masonic bodies overseas, it is proposed to give strength and autonomy Masonry free from a strict criteria imposed by the United Grand Lodge of England and ready to interpret the signs of new times.
A vision of open and modern Freemasonry, embracing not only the old Europe but also Africa and the Middle East, is one that can best promote dialogue and ensure a future of tolerance, respect and sharing to those who today suffer from wars, fanaticism and privation of every kind.
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