W Bro Emmanouil Diamantas, the 24th Worshipful Master of Internet Lodge No. 9659, welcomes members and interested individuals to the Lodge's website, emphasizing its international character and diverse membership of nearly 600 from 100 different Masonic Constitutions. The Lodge operates primarily online, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing through email, Zoom meetings, and lectures, while also meeting physically three times a year in various locations across England and Wales. In 2022, the Lodge's meetings include an installation meeting in Manchester, a fraternal visit to Athens, a summer meeting in Coventry, and an autumn meeting in Bristol. The Worshipful Master selects meeting locations annually, as outlined in his Manifesto. Members are encouraged to engage in charity activities and foster friendships. The Lodge serves as a platform for Masons worldwide to connect and grow within the Craft.
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Internet Lodge No 9659 - 24th Worshipful Master’s Welcome Message – W Bro Emmanouil Diamantas, March 19th 2022
Are you a Freemason looking for information about the Craft or just a curious person willing to understand what is about Freemasonry in general? If so, then this is the right place to start.Welcome to the website of Internet Lodge No. 9659 in the Province of East Lancashire under the United Grand Lodge of England. The main distinguishing features of this Lodge are its international orientation as well as its size. Almost 600 members from 100 different Constitutions around the world reflect a wide diversity of languages and cultures. From Europe to Australia, and from Brazil to Japan, our members share their masonic knowledge and develop strong relationships, using the benefit of modern communications technology. We meet physically three times per year in various locations within the UGLE territory (essentially England and Wales) but, between meetings, much of our work is taking place online, via our e-mail list, Zoom meetings and lectures, and this web site. Our members are in close contact, collaborating on various projects, to share their Masonic knowledge, to visit each other, to become involved in charity activities, or just to spend quality friendship moments together. A fourth meeting, being a fraternal visit to a different country, can be decided by the Worshipful Master. Our meeting locations are chosen every year by the incoming Worshipful Master, as mentioned in his Manifesto, and, for 2022, our activities will be held in:1. Manchester Masonic Hall, Bridge St., for installation meeting on Saturday March 19th, 2022.2. Fraternal visit to Athens, Greece, May 4th-8th, 2022.3. Coventry Masonic Hall, for summer meeting on Saturday August 13th, 2022.4. Bristol Masonic Hall, Park St., for autumn meeting on Saturday October 8th, 2022. Please enjoy your visit to our website. Brother Emmanouil Diamantas 24th Worshipful Master Internet Lodge 9659 2022-2023