Saints, Martyrs, Popes, and Masons - F.K.M van Zoggel.
I think it’s worth discussing something that comes up a lot: how some people see Freemasonry, especially in some religious circles.
Individual Masons sometimes encounter questions, concerns or comments about their participation in Freemasonry, often due to misinformation circulated within religious settings or online sources.
St John the Baptist: Feast day June 24.
St John the Evangelist: Feast day December 27.
Up until the Reformation, there was a designated day (November 8th) when Catholic prayers were offered for the souls of the Four Crowned Martyrs, whom Freemasonry also associates with its history under the general name Quatuor Coronati.
But did the Four Crowned Ones – venerated by the Church and the Craft, actually exist, or are they another allegory?
Were they martyred?
Were they really stonemasons in our sense of the word, or perhaps artificers in precious metals?
To find the truth, we need to try and separate historical fact from Masonic allegory or Religious fiction.
Fundamentally, regardless of external opinions or perspectives, what remains paramount is the fraternity’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity, welcoming individuals of all faiths into our organisation for the betterment of “Society in General, and Good Men in Particular”.
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2026 – Volume 30 – No 6 - Saints, Martyrs, Popes, and Masons - F.K.M van Zoggel.
