CLC - Fellow Craft - 05.22.17

T HE T WO P ILLARS ON THE P ORCH From the Bible and the ancient historian Flavius Josephus, we learn that two bronze pillars, named Boaz and Jachin, were set in the porch at the entrance to King Solomon’s Temple. It was an ancient custom to erect such pillars to commemorate and give thanks for important events. These pillars are now symbolically represented within every Masonic lodge. The name Boaz in Hebrew signifies in him is strength, and the name Jachin signifies he establishes. As we start our journey as Fellow Craft Masons, these pillars commemorate our next important step to improve ourselves in Masonry. The names Boaz and Jachin remind us that our spiritual, moral and Masonic edifice can be established in strength if we rely on God and one another.

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