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Masonic Mafia
In the medieval period , St. Thomas was the Patron Saint of Architects and builders , ergo the Patron Saint of Operative Masons . Therefore he was there for Speculative Masons to use as their Patron St But they opted for the Saints' John as their (and our) Patron Saints .
I will give a very brief description as to why and let others to elaborate further .
The Saints John exemplify the teachings of Freemasonry . Saint John the Baptist was well known for integrity which induced him , under the most adverse conditions , to adhere to his obligations that he felt he owed to G_d and to his fellow man . His adherance to his convictions cost him his life .
St. John the Evangelist admonished his followers to the cultivation of Brotherly Love .
Integrity and Brotherly Love .
Feel free to add to this or correct me in my studies .
I will give a very brief description as to why and let others to elaborate further .
The Saints John exemplify the teachings of Freemasonry . Saint John the Baptist was well known for integrity which induced him , under the most adverse conditions , to adhere to his obligations that he felt he owed to G_d and to his fellow man . His adherance to his convictions cost him his life .
St. John the Evangelist admonished his followers to the cultivation of Brotherly Love .
Integrity and Brotherly Love .
Feel free to add to this or correct me in my studies .