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Masonry · February 24, 2026

The Definitive Guide to Freemasonry in Spain: Tradition, History, and How to Join

Looking for Freemasonry in Spain? Discover Emulation Lodge 67, the premier English-speaking Masonic Lodge in Madrid under the Gran Logia de España. Learn how to join today.

Lodge · February 16, 2026

The Sublime Degree

A "Night" of Elevation in Madrid Congratulations to our newest Master Mason, who was raised to the Sublime Degree this month at Logia Emulation 67. There is no moment in a Freemason’s journey quite as…

Masonry · October 16, 2025

Engaged in our Communities

The two World Wars both had a great effect on English Freemasonry. Some 3,533 Freemasons were killed during the First World War, and Freemasons’ Hall originally the Masonic Peace Memorial was built in…

Masonry · October 6, 2025

What is Freemasonry?

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with its origins rooted in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles. It is here tha…

Lodge · October 6, 2025

Why become a Freemason?

Throughout 300 years of heritage and history, our members have come from all walks of life and each with their own unique story to tell for why they became a Freemason. As one of the oldest social and…

Lodge · November 23, 2023

How to join Freemasonry

Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and the organisation’s aim is to empower members to be the best they can be – it’s about building character, supporting members as individuals and hel…

Uncategorized · March 12, 2020

Coronavirus Madrid Update

All Masonic activity have been suspended. Querido Hermano, la situación causada por el virus COVID19 está cambiando día a día, y precisamente a peor. El Gran Consejo Rector, junto con la totalidad de …

Lodge · December 12, 2017

WM 25th Anniversary Speach

Once again Neil, let me welcome you to Emulation 67. You join us on a very special day. Today is our 25th Anniversary. RWB Damian, unfortunately not here today, has made a wonderful historical documen…

Lodge · November 28, 2017

History of Emulation Lodge No. 67

The Duke of Wharton, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England 1722 1723 set up the first Masonic Lodge in Spain in 1728. It was the French Arms Lodge No.50 the first lodge on foreign soil registered…

Lodge · December 2, 2016

Celebraiting 300 years

On 24th June 1717 four Freemasons’ lodges in London came together at the Goose and Gridiron Tavern in St Paul’s churchyard, declared themselves a Grand Lodge and elected Anthony Sayer as their Grand M…

Lodge · September 17, 2014

Masters' Message Installation 2014

Last meeting I was given the great honour of being installed as the Master of Emulation 67 Lodge for the next twelve months. I would like to follow the great work my predecessor has done, this can be …

Masonic Travel · August 28, 2014

Masonic Motorbike Rally

On august 8 9 10 6014 in Cuenca we attended the first Masonic Motorcycle rally held in Spain. http://emulation67.com/wp content/uploads/2014/08/7566dc8d 6ad3 40b4 b465 7f995de5752b.jpg It was designed…

Masonry · July 28, 2014

What it means to be a Freemason

Masonry · July 27, 2014

Masonic Calendar

A Masonic calendar is based upon the date of an event or a beginning. Craft Masons and different appendant bodies within Freemasonry utilize different Masonic calendars to celebrate an historical ince…

Lodge · July 12, 2014

The Summons

Every Master Mason understands that a summons is a command to attend the Communication of the lodge for which the summons is issued, or the occasion funeral, trial, cornerstone laying; or other functi…

Masonic Travel · June 9, 2014

Crucero Masónico Mediterraneo

¡¡ DESDE 657 EUROS PRECIO FINAL CON TASAS Y TODO INCLUIDO EN CAMAROTE DOBLE !! El próximo 9 de Mayo del año 6015 convocamos a todos los hermanos a reunirse en este primer crucero Masónico por el medit…

Lodge · October 19, 2011

Why Become a Mason?

Becoming a Mason is an individual choice and many men do consider that question at some point in their life. Most people remember an uncle, grandfather, or even their own father grabbing their apron a…

Lodge · October 19, 2011

Who are Masons, and what do they do?

Masons are men who have joined a fraternity, and who refer to themselves as Freemasons. The main principles of Freemasonry insist that each member show tolerance, respect and kindness in his actions t…

Lodge · October 19, 2011

Masonic Symbols and their uses

If you pull up to a stop sign with no words on it, you instantly recognize it as a STOP sign. Ever notice that Masonic rings have only a symbol and yet you recognize it immediately? Stop lights use co…

Lodge · October 13, 2011

Becoming a Mason

ARE YOU THINKING OF BECOMING A FREEMASON? Please click on the thumbnail below to view our booklet you can turn the pages by moving your cursor to the left or right edges and clicking on the arrow that…

Lodge · October 13, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry is the largest secular, fraternal and charitable organisation in the United Kingdom. It teaches self knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Me…

Lodge · October 10, 2011

What is Freemasonry?

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest secular fraternal societies. The following information is intended to explain Freemasonry as it is practised under the Grand Lodge of Spain, which administers …

Landmarks · October 3, 2011

The Right Of Every Freemason To Be Represented

THE RIGHT OF EVERY FREEMASON TO BE REPRESENTED in all general meetings of the Craft, and to instruct his representatives, is a twelfth Landmark. Formerly, these general meetings, which were usually he…

Landmarks · October 3, 2011

The Necessity That Every Lodge, When Congregated, Should Be Duly Tiled

THE NECESSITY THAT EVERY LODGE, WHEN CONGREGATED, SHOULD BE DULY TILED, is an important Landmark of the Institution, which is never neglected. The necessity of this law arises from the esoteric charac…

Landmarks · October 3, 2011

The Government Of The Craft

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CRAFT, when so congregated in a Lodge by a Master and two Wardens, is also a Landmark. To show the influence of this ancient law, it may be observed by the way, that a congmgatio…

Landmarks · October 3, 2011

The Necessity For Freemasons To Congregate In Lodges

THE NECESSITY FOR FREEMASONS TO CONGREGATE IN LODGES is another Landmark. It is not to be understood by this that any ancient Landmark has directed that permanent organization of subordinate Lodges wh…

Landmarks · October 3, 2011

The Prerogative: Of The Grand Master To Make Freemasons At Sight

THE PREROGATIVE: OF THE GRAND MASTER TO MAKE FREEMASONS AT SIGHT, is a Landmark which is closely connected with the preceeding, one. There has been much misapprehension in relation to this Landmark, w…

Landmarks · October 3, 2011

The Prerogative Of The Grand Master To Give Dispensations

THE PREROGATIVE OF THE GRAND MASTER TO GIVE DISPENSATIONS for opening and holding Lodges is another Landmark. He may grant, in virtue of this, to a sufficient number of Freemasons, the privilege of me…

Lodge · October 2, 2011

Emulation 67 Lodge Madrid

Welcome to Emulation 67 web site, we hope you find the information contained it its pages of interest. The Worshipful Master, Wardens and Members of Emulation No. 67, wish you all, Fraternal Greetings…

Landmarks · October 2, 2011

The Prerorative Of The Grand Master To Grant Dispensations

THE PRERORATIVE OF THE GRAND MASTER TO GRANT DISPENSATIONS for conferring degrees at irregular times, is another and a very important Landmark The statutory law of Freemasonry requires a month, or oth…

Landmarks · October 2, 2011

The Prerogative Of The Grand Master To Preside

THE PREROGATIVE OF THE GRAND MASTER TO PRESIDE over every assembly of the Craft, wheresoever and whensoever held, is a fifth Landmark. It is in consequence of this law, derived from ancient usage, and…

Landmarks · October 2, 2011

The Government Of The Fraternity

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FRATERNITY, by a presiding officer called a Grand Master, who is elected from the body of the Craft, is a fourth Landmark of the Order. Many persons ignorantly suppose that the e…

Landmarks · October 2, 2011

The Legend Of The: Third Degree

THE LEGEND OF THE: THIRD DEGREE is an important Landmark, the integrity of which has been well preserved. There is no rite of Freemasonry, practiced in any country or language, in which the essential …

Landmarks · October 2, 2011

THE DIVISION OF SYMBOLIC FREEMASONRY INTO THREE DEGREES’s

THE DIVISION OF SYMBOLIC FREEMASONRY INTO THREE DEGREES’s is a Landmark that has been better preserved than almost any other, although even here the mischievous spirit of innovation has left its trace…

Landmarks · October 2, 2011

The Modes Of Recognition

THE MODES OF RECOGNITION are, of all the Landmarks, the most legitimate and unquestioned. They admit of no variation; and if ever they have suffered alteration or addition, the evil of such a violatio…

Lodge · September 13, 2011

Masonic Wife Questions

Are you a Masonic wife, partner, significant other or girlfriend? Do you have questions about Freemasonry, such as: Why won't my husband share Masonic secrets with me? How does Freemasonry make good m…